Alison Powell

Hello! I'm Alison Powell (if I can call you Betty, you can call me Al!) - award-winning writer, experienced facilitator and founder of WriteClub.

Over the past decade, I’ve helped hundreds of writers find their voice, overcome creative blocks and make meaningful progress on their projects. As a writer, experienced literature teacher and Master Coach, I can help you step over creative blocks, build your confidence and finally set your words free.

My own work has won and been placed in numerous competitions, including the Bath Flash Fiction Award, Mslexia Novel award, the Bridport Prize and Flash500. In the past I've been selected for residencies with Liminal Residencies, National Theatre Wales and the Hay Festival Writers at Work programme and I'm currently one of 12 writers on the Jerwood Arvon Writing Residencies 2026-27. 

I’m passionate about creating spaces where writers can flourish and believe everyone has a right to write. I will support you in finding your voice through workshops, courses and bespoke 1-1 mentoring packages. Whether you're making your first marks on the page in a long time, or whether you already have publications under your belt, you're welcome at WriteClub.

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Drop me a line at info@writeclub.org.uk or DM me on Instagram @hellowriteclub. I'd love to talk about how I can help you take the next steps with your writing.​

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