Alison Lock - Poet, Writer

'Like a gentle voice in your ear, these poems speak of love and life and pain and war with words so precisely-chosen they will make you tremble' - Laura Sheridan.

What is Transformative Writing?


Transformative Writing™ brings together the reflective, expressive, healing tradition of personal writing (journal, diary, memoir), and the artistic, creative tradition of literary writing (poetry, short story, fiction). Uniting the two produces a unique blend of intimacy and universality that maintains the integrity of each elemental aspect of its origin. (Joanne Klassen, author of Tools of Transformation).The mission for this work is: Life-enriching personal development and authentic, creative self expression, using Transformative Writing™. The motto is: Awareness is power.

J. Klassen.



As well as sessions held locally throughout the year, I will be facilitating retreat courses in 2015. 


Follow the links and booking details for more information - 


Friday 10 April 2015 - Sunday 12 April 2015 

Transformative Writing - Gentle Writing, Gentle Movement - with Alison Lock and Ann Bettys.

Transformative Writing: gentle writing, gentle movement at Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston, Lake District.

Friday 10 April 2015 - Sunday 12 April 2015


During this course we will be exploring our stories in a safe environment using the Tools of Transformation for writing exercises, quiet contemplation, and gentle movement inspired by words. You do not need to have had any previous experience of writing or movement to take part in this course.