The Power of Process in Writing

"Busy Corner Books began as a hobby around 2011. Following completion of my training in counselling and psychotherapy; moving from the city to the countryside: this life change inspired me to continue writing journals, discover new and developing ideas; writing books and magazine articles. And next, the huge learning curve, publishing my own and others work for mainstream publication. Attending writing groups was the key. That human interaction brought encouragement. Our diverse writing subjects made no difference. It was the acknowledgement and sharing of ideas and feeling heard that made all the difference. So you can maybe see how my neuro diverse idea began to grow. Before I knew it, 4 published novels later, headline news and 2 year bestseller list: encouragement grew."

"By 2025 I was facilitating therapeutic writing groups in the community, which led to university study at age 56. The value of seeing people's physiology change for being acknowledged in a safe environment, this was invaluable to experience. I love to bring people together and see people grow.

We people share much more, given the right tools and a safe ethical environment. Using 'process' as a true verb, a word that will not fit into a wheelbarrow, was bringing great results. I witnessed members who said they would never write adult books, write them. Someone who found talking about troubles, share their inner world through poetry. Laughter from a group of people you could never imagine together in a group.

To cut a very long story short, I went back to the drawing board, continued study at university, developed Continuing Professional Development Courses. Busy Corner Books became an umbrella for Writing Well courses. I wrote therapeutic writing courses that would help people develop in whatever area they chose. The beauty of this was, no one needed to be good at writing. It was and is the 'process' making all the different. These courses are not therapy courses, they are strengthening, developing, discovering, empowering, enlightening moments of sparkle. Sometimes with a few tears of realisation. However, giving oneself permission to put pen to paper and the choice to write, daring to write real thoughts and feelings,` knowing there is no need to share unless you want to` - this was freedom to discover authenticity through congruence" Paula Anne Thwaite, Founder and Facilitator of Busy Corner Books and Writing Well.

For professional practice and reflective development

You may be looking for ways to:

• deepen reflective practice through structured writing process

• develop creative, ethical tools to support clients or groups

• use writing prompts with greater confidence and integrity

• strengthen listening, attunement, and professional self-awareness

• explore process-based approaches rather than outcome-only methods

• support emotional expression safely within clear boundaries

• build confidence in using writing, journaling, or poetry-based exercises

• renew your own capacity while supporting others

• learn how to facilitate, create healthy boundaries, and teach constructive feedback in a way to empower your clients, through the Accountability Course.

• The Ethics and Safeguarding Professional - educate yourself, be accountable, and avoid dual roles and broken boundaries,

• Assessment Tools - how to sensitively and tentatively assess whether a person should be referred to a different organisation or take part in your work as a Process Facilitator (remember our courses are not therapy)

• Understanding Your Role As
  a Facilitator 

For personal and creative growth

You may be looking for a way to:

• untangle your thoughts and feelings bringing greater clarity

• begin writing again — or finally finish what you have started

• rediscover motivation and renew your strengths

• keep a journal in a way that feels meaningful and sustainable

• write more freely, without constantly looking back

• loosen old rules that have made writing feel rigid or fearful

• explore poetry and expressive writing as a way of release

• feel heard, grounded, and more fully yourself in the process