Escrever Escrever

Escrever Escrever is a Lisbon-based writing school and training provider, describing itself as the first writing school in Lisbon. Founded in 2008, it has built its reputation on regular courses in creative writing, Portuguese language and business communication, alongside writing retreats, reading groups and other word-centred activities. The school operates from Lisbon and also delivers courses online, allowing it to reach participants beyond the Portuguese capital. The organisation is structured around three main training areas. The first, creative writing, is aimed at anyone with a story to tell, whether they want to discover the pleasure of playing with words or awaken their creative spirit; the courses are practical in character and offered in different themes and formats, always in open, safe and stimulating environments. The second area, communication, teaches participants to use language with greater clarity and purpose, with courses and workshops adapted to different personal and professional objectives and focused on sharpening reasoning and the effectiveness of written texts. The third area, Portuguese, helps participants clarify doubts and improve their command of the language. Escrever Escrever is a certified training entity (Entidade formadora certificada) recognised by DGERT, the Portuguese body responsible for the certification of training entities. Its programmes, procedures and practices follow a quality framework that is regularly monitored, and successful participants receive official certificates issued through the SIGO platform. Training expenses may be deductible against personal income tax (IRS) under the criteria in force. The school is also a member of the EACWP (European Association of Creative Writing Programmes), a network composed of 29 institutional members from 15 European countries plus individual members worldwide; through this network it takes part in and develops exchange and training actions. The school emphasises small groups, believing that learning is more effective when the trainer can pay attention to each person in the group, and that small groups reinforce interaction among participants. It also stresses practice and exercises, on the conviction that doing is the best way to learn. Its team is made up of trainers and consultants specialised in various areas of writing, with complementary knowledge and diverse experience that allow for broader approaches across the different facets of writing. Beyond regular courses, Escrever Escrever organises writing retreats, monthly reading encounters such as Ler Ler at the Biblioteca Camões, the Naftalina series crossing reading and writing from Nobel Prize-winning authors, and Sai à Rua, in which participants write around Lisbon every month. It also offers gift courses, marketed as a present that never runs out. The school's public agenda lists upcoming courses, workshops and retreats, with sessions scheduled across dates such as 30 September, 1 October, 2 October and 3 October, reflecting a rolling programme of short-format and regular training.

Escrever Escrever was founded in 2008 and presents itself as the first writing school in Lisbon. From its base in the Portuguese capital it developed a programme of regular courses in creative writing, Portuguese and business communication, and over time expanded its activity to include writing retreats, reading encounters, experiences and other activities connected to the word. The school's growth has been tied to its positioning as a practical, small-group training provider. Its courses are built around exercises and doing, and its team is composed of trainers and consultants specialised in different areas of writing, whose complementary knowledge supports a broad approach across the various facets of writing. This structure allowed the school to serve both individuals with a story to tell and professionals who need to sharpen their writing for work reasons. Institutional recognition has been part of its development. Escrever Escrever is a certified training entity (Entidade formadora certificada) recognised by DGERT, meaning its programmes, procedures and practices follow a quality framework that is regularly monitored. Successful participants receive official certificates issued through the SIGO platform, and training expenses may be deductible against IRS under the criteria in force. The school also joined the EACWP (European Association of Creative Writing Programmes), a network of 29 institutional members from 15 European countries plus individual members worldwide, through which it participates in and develops exchange and training actions. Alongside its regular courses, the school has built a wider cultural programme around reading and writing. It runs monthly reading encounters such as Ler Ler at the Biblioteca Camões, the Naftalina series that crosses reading and writing from Nobel Prize-winning authors, and Sai à Rua, in which participants write around Lisbon every month. It also organises writing retreats and offers gift courses. Its public agenda shows a rolling calendar of courses, workshops and retreats, with sessions listed on dates such as 30 September, 1 October, 2 October and 3 October, and it delivers training both in Lisbon and online.

• 2008

  Escrever Escrever is founded and begins developing regular courses in creative writing, Portuguese and business communication.

• The school becomes a certified training entity (Entidade formadora certificada) recognised by DGERT.

• Escrever Escrever joins the EACWP (European Association of Creative Writing Programmes).

• The school expands its programme to include writing retreats, reading encounters and other word-centred activities.

Lisbon's first writing school, offering practical, small-group training in creative writing, Portuguese and business communication, certified by DGERT and connected to the European creative writing network EACWP.

• Creative writing courses

  Practical courses and workshops in different themes and formats for anyone with a story to tell or wanting to awaken their creative spirit.

• Communication courses

  Courses and workshops focused on using language with clarity and purpose, adapted to personal and professional objectives.

• Portuguese courses

  Courses helping participants clarify doubts and improve their command of the Portuguese language.

• Writing retreats

  Retreats organised by the school as part of its word-centred activities.

• Ler Ler reading encounters

  Monthly reading encounters held at the Biblioteca Camões.

• Naftalina

  A series crossing reading and writing from authors awarded the Nobel Prize.

• Sai à Rua

  A monthly activity in which participants write around Lisbon.

• Gift courses

  Writing courses offered as gifts, marketed as a present that never runs out.

1. 1Cursos e Workshops de Escrita Criativa em Lisboa e Online - Escrever Escreverescreverescrever.com
2. 2Sobre nós - Escrever Escreverescreverescrever.com
3. 3Escrever Escrever (Portugal) - Wikidatawikidata.org