Fully Human

“To live as an artist is a way of being in the world. A way of perceiving. Refining our sensitivity to tune in to the more subtle notes.” (Rick Rubin)

for a day

What is Fully Human?

Fully Human began as a five-week poetry journey. This is that journey, distilled into a single day.

Three and a half hours of writing, editing, and questioning — not necessarily in that order.

You’ll write heart-centred, out-of-the-ordinary pieces. You’ll also leave with new lenses to look through: at the world, at your own creative process.

It might feel unfamiliar. Uncomfortable. Different. But it will change how you write, and how you notice what’s going on around and inside you. I’ll be there the whole way through.

For writers.

Poets.

Artists.

Or for those on the way.

The structure

  1. Opening

    The workshop, and each other.

  2. Body & feelings

    Somatic practices, then writing from what they surface.

  3. Mind & world

    Stream of consciousness, observation, the practice of awe.

  4. The artist

    Putting it together.

Throughout: guided practices, meditation, prompts, tools, and sharing.

Breaks included.

the purpose

  • (Re)Connect to your writing on a completely different level.

  • Break the barriers of your style.

  • Explore new ways of working with what’s around and inside yourself.

  • Connect to other writers in a safe space.

What you’ll leave with

  • Three pieces, written on the day

  • A way back into writing that doesn’t depend on waiting for inspiration

  • Techniques for breaking out of your usual style

  • New ways of working with what’s around and inside you

  • A handful of other writers who saw you write and inspired you

You’ll need: a notebook, a pen, and 3h30 of your time.

Next dates: AUTUMN 2026

From people who’ve done it

  • Sophia Palm, spoken word artist & therapist

    “It was so easy to come to the sessions as they were so inspiring and opening. I started writing again, finding my own style increasingly more while also challenging myself and exploring different writing styles, tools and techniques.

    Ioana was facilitating this so skillfully and wholeheartedly! She shaped the space, so all of us felt encouraged to dare to share our words, our work, our vulnerabilities.”

  • Shruthi, in career transition

    “This workshop was exactly what I was looking for to rekindle my relationship with writing. Ioana was a wonderfully compassionate facilitator who created a space where we felt safe to be raw, vulnerable and let our hearts do the talking.

    The embodiment exercises, prompts and writing warm-ups helped me get into a state of flow that made the entire process seem so effortless. I've struggled to finish an entire piece for years now and can't believe I wrote three poems in a day!”

  • Ryan Marsh, Author & Art Show Curator

    “The way that the class was led, created, and executed made writing not only approachable again but encouraged to share the vulnerable sides of ourselves.

    My biggest take away was how with a practice, the writing can not only become better but it can become a massive therapeutic release. There was a perfect amount of leading, sharing from Ioana, learning from her work that she shared, and feedback to the students.”

  • Eliza, artist & therapist

    “This workshop was exactly what I needed to regain my desire to write and my inspiration. Everything was beyond my expectations. I felt seen and I felt connected on a deep level with each of the participants.

    Ioana, with her warm presence and her level of awareness, made us all feel safe enough to be authentic and vulnerable.”

  • Andreea, psychotherapist & emerging poetess

    “Fully Human was a truly beautiful experience, both tender and uplifting. I had been falling out of love with my writing and needed a place to reconnect to my own words.

    Ioana opened this possibility for me through her gentle and inspiring guidance. I remembered the simplicity of just writing, without the pressure of having the writing be good or meaningful, I loved being taken by the surprise of the process.”

  • Amy Reid, Poet & Spoken Word Artist

    “This was more than just a poetry workshop for me, but a deep dive in connecting to myself, overcoming fears and doubts I had around sharing my writing and connecting with other like-minded people.

    Ioana was an amazing, attentive and compassionate guide and her own passion for poetry shines through which inspires you further to discover your own.”

  • Lisa, poet & spoken word artist

    “The workshop was very resourceful as I loved the connection with the emotions, and the perspective of each question at the beginning to get “immersed” into the theme of the day.

    My biggest takeaway is exploring, trying to get inspired with different styles and metaphors, images, and editing the prompts.”

faq

  • No — the workshop is open to everyone, whether you’ve been writing for years or are just starting.

  • We’ll move through guided practices, writing prompts, and moments of reflection. Expect a balance of writing time, sharing & discussion, and creative play. Breaks are included.

  • Yours truly, Ioana. Poet, spoken word artist, and learning facilitator. Writer for 17 years, facilitator for 7 years. Went on stage across Europe, and won poetry slam competitions in Spain and Australia. You can learn more about me in the About section.

  • Yes, if you ask for a refund 3 days before the workshop starts.

  • English. But feel free to write in any other language you feel called to.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach at hello@ludiclyrics.com.