Writing gives voice to the
unsaid - and with it, the power
to reshape reality.

Write for Your Self offers simple yet powerful therapeutic writing practices that help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and the world around you. Through writing, you’ll rediscover your inner voice and create space for healing, growth, and balance.

How This Helps You

Free writing provides you with a full arsenal of skills to face challenges and maintain a high quality of life:

  • Clarity in navigating professional and personal challenges
  • A fast track to solutions for seemingly unsolvable problems
  • A calming effect on moments of stress and overwhelm
  • A fresh perspective on life’s challenges
  • Enhanced self-expression and communication
  • Inspiration to create and explore your artistic side
  • Opportunities for play, experimentation, and enjoyment
  • Uncovering unexpected ideas, you might not have considered before

What Are the Rules

In free expressive writing, there are no rules and no judgments.

No one - least of all your literature teacher - will read your text.

There’s no need for preparation.

Talent is not required.

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The system is surprisingly effective for people who never enjoyed writing essays in school and believe they can’t write.

For those who already write, it provides a strong creative impulse, and from the scribbles during the exercises, valuable artistic texts can emerge.

You can write messily, illegibly, without lines or punctuation marks. You can repeat, cross out, and distort.

How to Approach Free Writing

Don’t overthink before you start. Let your hand lead the way. Surrender to the impulse, and allow the pen to surprise you with the words that emerge.

Stick roughly to the time limit set for each exercise - 5, 6, or 10 minutes. This helps you avoid sinking too deeply into overwhelming emotions or confusing thoughts.

Write nonstop. If you feel stuck, repeat the last word you wrote. If needed, do it several times - your hand will find its way forward.

Don’t censor yourself. Give yourself complete freedom! Let even the boldest or most provocative words flow onto the page. No one will read them unless you choose to share. No one will judge you. Finally, a space where you can be fully honest.

Stay curious! Listen to and read what that neglected part of you has to say. Give your subconscious a chance to reveal answers you might not have expected.

Be kind to your writing. There are no wrong answers. No incorrect words. Everything you write matters.

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Meet Stani

Hi, I’m Stani—a copywriter and creative director in advertising, a writer at heart, and a passionate facilitator of therapeutic and creative writing groups.

I trained at the British Professional Writing Academy, learning from some of the world’s leading experts in writing therapy and its impact on emotional well-being. Today, I facilitate online and in-person writing sessions where people can explore their stories, find clarity, and unlock creativity.

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I also lead writing courses at the Creative Academy in Sofia.

I believe I can pass my knowledge on to you - help you improve certain aspects of your life and bring more creativity and inspiration into it.

What I Offer

Workshops and Writing Groups

Expressive writing is powerful, especially when shared. In my one-hour online sessions, you’ll explore meaningful prompts, spark reflection, and connect with a supportive community. Together, we write, grow, and inspire each other.

 

Individual Sessions

Your story matters. Whether you have a theme in mind or need guidance, I’ll help you shape your journey. Through personalized sessions and thoughtful prompts, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to your voice.

See upcoming events here.

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Stanislava Ivkova

tel. +359888736143

email stani@mywritingspace.bg