Mindspace Creative Writing Project

Mindspace and Perth Theatre have been working with independent writer Jane Archer to deliver creative writing sessions aimed at boosting mental wellbeing.

A relaxed introduction to creative writing in a group setting, the sessions explore individual writing with options to share with others in the group. Each week builds on the previous week’s exercises.

The course is a great opportunity to develop creative interests as well as providing a safe space to connect and share with others with similar experiences, thus reducing social isolation.

Feedback from past participants:

'I feel supported, unjudged and my story is accepted and validated by others'

'I benefited from the power of other people's voices. It was wonderful and a privilege to be part of everyone else's story'

'this is something social, time just for me to express myself, that gives me a break away from full-time caring'

Our Mindspace creative writing groups are now fully subscribed. Please visit the Mindspace website for information on mental wellbeing support.

Jane Archer is a professional writer with a wealth of experience of delivering writing workshops and utilising creative writing to support mental health and wellbeing.

Mindspace is a mental health and wellbeing charity that offers counselling, peer support and a recovery college that operates on a philosophy of the instillation of hope and self-belief.


This project has been funded by the Scottish Government Communities Health and Wellbeing fund administered by PKAVS.

Pauline Lockhart performs in 'Elephant'.

Pauline Lockhart performs in 'Elephant'.

Elicia Daly and Rebecca Wilkie perform in 'Elephant'.

Elicia Daly and Rebecca Wilkie perform in 'Elephant'.

Morvan MacBeth performs in 'Elephant'.

Morvan MacBeth performs in 'Elephant'.

The cast of 'Elephant', a piece written by Jane Archer and participants of the Mindspace Creative Writing Group. Directed by Becky Hope Palmer.

The cast of 'Elephant', a piece written by Jane Archer and participants of the Mindspace Creative Writing Group. Directed by Becky Hope Palmer.