ΤHE BEE WRITING LAB
A Brussels-based space devoted to reading creatively, writing creatively, thinking creatively.
Small groups reserved to maximum 4-5 participants.
The Labs are open to beginners, returning writers, and non-native speakers.
Our World Needs Better Stories
Creative writing is a way of thinking through language. Learning to shape effective narratives and good stories is a gift, to oneself and to others. Writing brings attention, connection and a deeper sense of meaning.
Bee Writing Lab is a creative writing school where people come together to write, and explore fiction and life writing in small groups. Through courses, mentoring, writing experiences, literary gatherings, and collaborations, we support each writer’s unique voice and creative development. Groups remain intentionally small, always allowing close attention to each participant’s creative process and development and personalised feedback.
Writing at the Bee unfolds gradually.
From the Inspiration Lab, participants may continue through fiction or non-fiction pathways, exploring story, craft, reflection, and voice.
Along the way, participants may join Literary Gatherings: reading evenings and collective writing experiences.
Different Pathways, One Entrance
The entrance: Inspirational Beginners' Lab
Using prompts, images, close reading, and creative exercises, participants discover their writing flow and begin finding their own voice. No previous experience is required.
The Different Pathways
Most writers begin with the Inspiration Lab and continue through fiction or non-fiction pathways. More experienced writers may also join the Bee at a stage that matches their interests, experience, and current work.
Fiction Path: Story Lab & Craft Lab
- The Story Lab explores the making of a story through the FILTER METHOD.
- The Craft Lab focuses on literary technique, close reading, and the development of voice and narrative skill.
Non Fiction Path: Life Writing Lab
Reflective and exploratory writing experiences devoted to expression, attention, memory, and life writing.
Mentoring
Individual guidance for writers working on short stories, novels, manuscripts, or personal writing projects through close reading, feedback, and conversation.
A Short Conversation
If you would like to learn more about the Labs before registering, I would be happy to arrange a short phone or online conversation.
It is an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your writing interests, and find the Lab that best suits your current practice.
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A Supportive Space
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“Wonderful experience, support, encouragement, and generous sharing of knowledge.”
Katerina, Athens
“A journey for the mind, a beautiful and inspiring creative experience.”
Katerina, Germany
“Serious literary analysis in a warm and friendly atmosphere.”
Triantafilli, England
About the Bee
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Bee Writing Lab is led by Evi Anastasiadou, writer and founder of the Lab, whose work focuses on creative writing, narrative craft and literature.
We help people think creatively through language.
Sometimes one can feel lost in their writing. In the Labs participants unlock and improve their writing, they learn and understand narrative craft and stories, they receive support, direction and motivation.
Participants connect to each other and commit to the practice.
Our promise is to help you write the best stories you can tell.
Here we explore writing as a way of thinking, imagining and making meaning in an age increasingly shaped by AI.
Beyond the Lab: Literary Gatherings & Collaborations
Reading clubs and collective writing experiences that create opportunities for conversation, connection, and shared attention through literature.
The Bee also collaborates with schools, libraries, cultural organisations, and communities on literary and educational projects.
Current at the Lab :
Brussels Story Wall: A growing archive of selected texts written within the Bee Writing Lab.
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