Unearthed Pages · stories only you can dig up with some human help

The story you keep putting off deserves to be written down.

We're not here to give you more writing advice, there's plenty of that already. We're here to help you build a writing habit, get thoughtful feedback, and find joy in the process of self-discovery.

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Does this sound like you?

You've been meaning to write for a while now.

You want a routine, a real one, not another burst that fades by week three.

The whole thing feels lonely, and you'd rather not do it alone.

You want your work read, but you're not ready to publish it to the world.

You want honest, thoughtful feedback that you look forward to and will encourage you to keep writing.

There's a story burning in you, but you can't find the structure to get it out.

You've done writing courses before but lost momentum within a few weeks.

You'd like to meet other thinkers who are searching for a way to make sense of their life.

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it.

From our pilot writers

“Doing this course has really highlighted to me the many ideas I already had for stories that have just been sitting inside my brain instead of getting onto paper. It's been really wonderful.”

Rachel

Pilot writer

“Mark and Linh are two of the most good-hearted and feel-good people you'll ever meet. They don't put pressure but instead make you feel supported and part of a community, which makes you want to write even if you've had resistance you couldn't get over before. I have written more than I had in the months before the program.”

Jonas

Pilot writer

“I would never have picked up the habit so fast to write every morning on my own. The feedback has also been very motivating. It's been a unique opportunity to let myself get used to having other people read what I write.”

Annelies

Pilot writer

“Regular encouragement and input to inspire writing, deadlines to create a sense of pressure without being overwhelming, and an uplifting community that read and give feedback on your writing.”

Rachel

on what worked

Annelies

Pilot cohort

Ricard

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Rachel

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Cindy

Pilot cohort

Fellow writers

From the writers who know us best.

Lawrence Yeo

On camera

Rachna Ghiya
Author of Take a Little Pause | Creator of Books to Visuals | Read Rachna's story here

Anamika (Batto Ki Bakwaas)
Poet and Storyteller | The Bakwaas Newsletter

Pilot pages

What the pilot writers dug up.

You can write in any form: memoir, a family story, a travel piece, poems, a picture book, a problem you're facing right now. The only rule is that it's yours. Here's what some of our writers wrote about:

Pre-dawn sunlight touches gently upon the dormant buildings, awakening the slumbering giant. Alert, purposeful, pulsating with life. The giant has awakened.

Sometimes both are opposite sides of the same coin. And in rejecting the pain, we reject the love. Perhaps the lesson here is that we need to accept it all, and in doing so, we experience a richer life.

The Bronwyns loved being part of the fun. Sometimes they were troublesome and sometimes they were helpful but they were always loved.

My body wanted to express itself, as it felt the rhythm.

A pen drawing of a crocodile in striped pyjamas drinking tea at a kitchen table at sunrise, with a small mouse at the other end — a picture story, drawn by hand

Three photographs of weathered wooden and metal doors set in old stone walls — photos from one writer's pages

Opening those doors wasn't easy, as they were older than the pub itself and they didn't let themselves be handled easily.

I have a lot of trouble with tenses You walked this earth; But I still search for pieces of you within it Your laugh was infectious; But I still feel joy when you feel near

And don't worry: the six pack can still come. It just stops having the task of having to cover what you are afraid to feel.

Once upon a time there was a little blue planet hidden deep within the cosmos. … One was instinctive, the other more conscious. One was automatic, the other required agency. One was slow, the other fast. Both were about the pursuit of truth.

What you'll make

We created more than we could ever imagine.

When we started writing consistently and sharing with each other, we created an evolving loop of energy that changed us.

Linh found sense-making in her writing. She discovered that poems, picture story books and personal essays flowed naturally and finally found the courage to publish. Even better was the community that evolved.

Mark found his place in the analog world, creating physical travel journals with photos with handwritten stories, and handwritten poems that got framed by admiring readers.

You'll be amazed at what can happen once you create consistently. This is your invitation to join us.

Join cohort 2

Linh's visual story collage: Grief can be a monster or a friend

Mark's handwritten travel journals and notebooks

Here's what you might create

the inner child

The story your eight-year-old self would be proud you finally wrote.

the legacy

Your family's stories, captured before it's lost to time.

the love letter

A parent, sibling, or friend's life, told with love from your point of view.

the private poem

The poem that lets you inspect your unresolved emotions

A week of digging

Write, reflect, and connect.

You write

You write your pages throughout the week, in whatever pockets of time you find, and share them in a Google Doc by noon on Saturdays.

You read, on your time

You read your buddies’ pages over coffee one morning, and leave comments in their Google Doc that evening, whenever it fits your schedule. Feedback is due by noon on Wednesdays.

You get feedback

You'll receive thoughtful written feedback from Mark, Linh, and your writing buddies as comments in your doc, and you'll do the same for them, to help each other dig and unearth stories.

What you might write about

A project in any format: memoir, family story, travel piece, poems, a picture book with words
Any creative idea that you want to finally bring to life
A problem you're facing right now
A story that can only be told by you

The course calendar

A flexible schedule that builds connection.

Cohort 2 runs for four weeks from Sunday 4 October. Enrolment closes on Friday 2 October, and we are capping the cohort at twelve writers.

Each week begins with a live one-hour session where Linh and Mark will share some guidance, you'll get to ask any questions about writing, and you'll get to build community with likeminded individuals. Pages are due each Saturday at noon, and you'll receive feedback and submit feedback for others by the following Wednesday.

Week	Live call	Pages due	Get feedback
Week 1	Live callSunday 4 October	Pages dueSaturday 10 October	Get feedbackWednesday 14 October
Week 2	Live callSunday 11 October	Pages dueSaturday 17 October	Get feedbackWednesday 21 October
Week 3	Live callSunday 18 October	Pages dueSaturday 24 October	Get feedbackWednesday 28 October
Week 4	Live callSunday 25 October	Pages dueSaturday 31 October	Get feedbackWednesday 4 November

Write on your own schedule · Pages and feedback due noon local

Pages and feedback are both due at noon in your own local time. There are two options for the live discussion session. Option 1 is best for Australia and the US, Option 2 is best for Europe and the US.

About us

The people behind the pages.

Linh, Mark and Rachna decided to create their own writing buddy group after meeting at an online writing course called Thinking In Stories. What evolved in their lives from this little writing group was better than anything they could have expected. This is what they want to share with you.

Linh

Linh loved reading and writing short stories as a child and wants to make her 10 year old self proud by pursuing this love. She prefers small groups for conversations and storytelling. She believes that no matter who you are, where you are right now, whatever you are dealing with, you are enough. And you probably have a few stories to tell. She started Unearthed Pages to share with others the wonderful things that can come out of writing in a warm, supportive and curiosity driven environment.

Read Linh's writing →

Mark

Mark wrote short stories as a child and published YouTube videos, but when he began working in tech, his creative outlets fell away. When providing feedback on stories for students in Thinking In Stories, he felt a deep sense of fulfillment in helping others discover their voice and tell their story, and his regular writing practice is helping him see the world with a level of attention that he's never given it before.

Read Mark's writing →

Who we are, and who we're not

We are trained therapists, published writers^*, just humans who believe people deserve to understand their journey through writing.

^*Ahem. Well. We have been published on Substack, in Google reviews, Airbnb reviews, TripAdvisor, LinkedIn, and the occasional local newspaper. 😆

We believe your stories deserve an audience and safe space to write them. No skimming, no outsourcing. We read, we'll ponder and we will reply with intent and curiosity.

You'll also get feedback from likeminded people in your group, and build connections that may last far beyond the course.

— Mark and Linh, Unearthed Pages

What it costs

Short enough to start. Long enough to stick.

Pioneers · cohort 1

$100 USD

Closed

The pilot rate. Pioneers keep it for every future cohort they join.

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Open now Cohort 2 · 4 weeks

$200 USD

Four weeks to build a writing routine, with feedback on every piece you submit from Mark, Linh and your writing buddies.

Locked at $200 for every cohort you join after this one.

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Not the right time? Join the mailing list and we'll let you know when the next cohort opens.

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Twelve places · enrolment closes Friday 2 October

If you are keen to join us but see the prices presented as a barrier, drop us a note at hello@unearthedpages.com and we'll be in touch. We would love to see you join and will work something out.

Questions before you sign up

A few things worth knowing.

Who gives feedback, and how often?

Mark and Linh personally read and give feedback on every piece you submit, every week. You'll also get notes from your writing buddies. We'd encourage you to write back on your buddies' feedback too — a short reply on what landed, what you'd add, or where you see it differently. It's not required, but it's often where the extra learning and perspective comes from.

How much time do I need to commit each week?

The basic commitment is about 3 hours a week — enough for focused writing time on your own project. To get the full value, we'd suggest closer to 7 hours: joining the weekly discussion session, plus spending some extra time writing thoughtful feedback for others. The more you put into reading and responding to your buddies, the more you tend to get back.

The live session time doesn't really work for me, should I still join?

Yes, honestly. Most of the real value here happens async — sharing your pages, getting written feedback from us and your writing buddies, and reading and responding to theirs. The weekly session is the cherry on top, not the cake. It's also a weekend session, so it sits outside the working week for most people, and we record it if you can't make it.

What if the pricing is a barrier for me?

Please reach out — drop us a note at hello@unearthedpages.com and we'll chat. We'd love to have you join and are happy to work something out.

What currency are the prices in?

Prices are in USD. We accept payment in USD, GBP, or AUD via bank transfer, details will be provided once you register your interest by emailing us.

What's your refund policy?

If you attend all the sessions, submit your pages, and still don't find it valuable, get in touch within 7 calendar days of the course start date and we'll issue a full refund. Other than asking for feedback to help us improve, that's it.

Not this time?

Stay informed about the next cohort.

If the timing doesn't work, or you'd rather wait and see, leave your email. We'll tell you when the next cohort opens, and people on this list hear first. Prices rise for each new cohort, so the earlier you join us, the lower your rate stays.