Workshop
Testimonials
“Marilena's coaching is thought-provoking and insightful in equal measures. It creates a safe space physically and mentally for all.”
– Yianna Tsolaki (design/heritage curator)
“There is no sense of pressure in Marilena’s workshops. Her energy is good, which is important for me. She has a poetic calm approach and makes us feel like we are all the same. I like how she listens carefully to what we have to say. Marilena offers a lot of encouragement to be free with our writing and her workshops are intimate in terms of the size of the groups.”
– Andros Zachariou (public speaker/poetry slam champion)
“Writing workshops - you really can't beat them for writing growth and feedback. If you need guidance with your poetry, reach out to Marilena and follow her. Take it from a poet who needed a kind kick to get started again, she has the feet for it.” – Maria Gregoriou (copy/content writer)
“Marilena’s thoughtful approach to exploring complex themes provided a valuable platform for reflection. Her teaching style demonstrates a rare blend of sensitivity, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to amplifying diverse voices. I highly recommend her workshops!”
– Elena Tornariti (writer/project manager)
“Marilena helped me write poetry again after a long time. Her extensive knowledge of literature and teaching was clear, and her kindness with words, time, and general attitude made the group feel safe. If you're looking for kindness and a safe space in a workshop, Marilena will provide it in buckets.”
– Maria Gregoriou (copy/content writer)
“Every time Marilena instructs a workshop, it is an inspiring writing journey.”
– Semeli Louca (writer/educator)
“Through Marilena’s guidance, I got to talk about something from my past, realizing how much it had affected me. Marilena was attentive throughout the workshop, and I loved the exercises she prepared and the safe space she created.”
– Valentine Stavrou (writer)
“Marilena’s writing prompts were great, helping me unblock and let out thoughts and feelings I hadn't found the right way to express yet. The workshop was meticulously thought-out and Marilena made everyone feel comfortable sharing their work with the group. When the workshop ended I was fueled with more creativity and filled with new knowledge. Highly recommended.”
– Ermina Dimitriou (writer/photographer)
“Marilena offered a hugely beneficial creative writing workshop, which encouraged deep introspection. It awakened my dormant creativity, reminding me how compelling and liberating writing is. Marilena is fiercely passionate, profoundly present, and defined by authenticity.”
– Mahi Solomou (PR consultant)
“Marilena's writing workshop was both thought-provoking and inspirational. She made all participants feel comfortable with themselves and their individual writing styles by listening to each and every participant thoroughly, advising and encouraging when necessary. I would highly recommend her workshops to novice and or avid writers alike.”
– Yeliz Shukri (freelance documentary filmmaker/director/producer)
“Marilena’s writing workshop was a great experience. I couldn't believe I could write a poem again. I enjoyed all the activities and felt that I was able to use them to express myself in writing quite easily. Also, I felt like Marilena created a safe space so I could share my work and give/receive feedback.”
– Maria Tomaridis (EFL teacher)
“I really enjoyed reading and reflecting on the poems Marilena distributed; they were very inspiring. I also liked the exercise of sharing, reading and reflecting on each other’s work as it felt good to get feedback but also to gain confidence and experience in exposing oneself. Looking forward to future workshops!”
– Georgina Christou (social anthropologist)
– Yianna Tsolaki (design/heritage curator)
“There is no sense of pressure in Marilena’s workshops. Her energy is good, which is important for me. She has a poetic calm approach and makes us feel like we are all the same. I like how she listens carefully to what we have to say. Marilena offers a lot of encouragement to be free with our writing and her workshops are intimate in terms of the size of the groups.”
– Andros Zachariou (public speaker/poetry slam champion)
“Writing workshops - you really can't beat them for writing growth and feedback. If you need guidance with your poetry, reach out to Marilena and follow her. Take it from a poet who needed a kind kick to get started again, she has the feet for it.” – Maria Gregoriou (copy/content writer)
“Marilena’s thoughtful approach to exploring complex themes provided a valuable platform for reflection. Her teaching style demonstrates a rare blend of sensitivity, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to amplifying diverse voices. I highly recommend her workshops!”
– Elena Tornariti (writer/project manager)
“Marilena helped me write poetry again after a long time. Her extensive knowledge of literature and teaching was clear, and her kindness with words, time, and general attitude made the group feel safe. If you're looking for kindness and a safe space in a workshop, Marilena will provide it in buckets.”
– Maria Gregoriou (copy/content writer)
“Every time Marilena instructs a workshop, it is an inspiring writing journey.”
– Semeli Louca (writer/educator)
“Through Marilena’s guidance, I got to talk about something from my past, realizing how much it had affected me. Marilena was attentive throughout the workshop, and I loved the exercises she prepared and the safe space she created.”
– Valentine Stavrou (writer)
“Marilena’s writing prompts were great, helping me unblock and let out thoughts and feelings I hadn't found the right way to express yet. The workshop was meticulously thought-out and Marilena made everyone feel comfortable sharing their work with the group. When the workshop ended I was fueled with more creativity and filled with new knowledge. Highly recommended.”
– Ermina Dimitriou (writer/photographer)
“Marilena offered a hugely beneficial creative writing workshop, which encouraged deep introspection. It awakened my dormant creativity, reminding me how compelling and liberating writing is. Marilena is fiercely passionate, profoundly present, and defined by authenticity.”
– Mahi Solomou (PR consultant)
“Marilena's writing workshop was both thought-provoking and inspirational. She made all participants feel comfortable with themselves and their individual writing styles by listening to each and every participant thoroughly, advising and encouraging when necessary. I would highly recommend her workshops to novice and or avid writers alike.”
– Yeliz Shukri (freelance documentary filmmaker/director/producer)
“Marilena’s writing workshop was a great experience. I couldn't believe I could write a poem again. I enjoyed all the activities and felt that I was able to use them to express myself in writing quite easily. Also, I felt like Marilena created a safe space so I could share my work and give/receive feedback.”
– Maria Tomaridis (EFL teacher)
“I really enjoyed reading and reflecting on the poems Marilena distributed; they were very inspiring. I also liked the exercise of sharing, reading and reflecting on each other’s work as it felt good to get feedback but also to gain confidence and experience in exposing oneself. Looking forward to future workshops!”
– Georgina Christou (social anthropologist)