POSTCARDS HOME.
A six-part self-paced study in life writing with Award-Winning Author Huma Qureshi
Postcards Home
A six-part self-paced study in life writing
Pay attention to yourself — to the objects, memories and small details that make up your everyday life — because it’s often these quiet moments that help us tell our stories.
Postcards Home is a gentle, six-part self-paced study for anyone who wants to write personal stories and memories in a way that feels natural, playful and unforced.
This is not a course about writing a full memoir from start to finish. Instead, it’s a place to begin — a way of gathering material, noticing what stays with you, and learning how to write from your own life without pressure or overwhelm.
Through a series of thoughtfully written essays and light writing invitations, you’ll be guided towards writing small pieces — fragments, vignettes, snapshots — that can later grow into blog posts, personal essays, songs, or something larger if you wish.
You can move through this study quietly and independently, returning to it whenever you need. There are no deadlines, no sharing, and no expectation of output.
This study is for you if:
you’ve always wanted to write about your life, but haven’t known where to begin
you want to capture moments from your past or present before they slip away
you love reading memoir and personal essays
you see writing as a creative practice rather than a performance
you enjoy working gently, at your own pace
you’re looking for something thoughtful, inspiring and non-prescriptive
No previous writing experience is required.
What you’ll explore
Across six parts, you’ll be invited to:
pay closer attention to memory and detail
notice the texture of everyday life
write in small, manageable forms
gather material without pressure
develop confidence in your own voice
build a personal catalogue of moments you can return to again and again
By the end, you won’t have “completed” anything in a traditional sense — but you will have begun. And beginning is often the most important part.
The six parts
On postcards; or staying in touch
On looking backwards in order to look forwards.Mini-memories, in note form
On the writer’s art of noticing and keeping notes.The little things
On learning to observe detail and bring writing alive.A life lived in pictures
On focus, perspective, and what sits just outside the frame.The beauty of the ordinary
On giving yourself permission to write about everyday life.Onwards
From fragments and vignettes towards essays, blogs, books — if you choose.
How it works
This is a self-paced study
After purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF
You can read it on any device and return to it whenever you like
The study is designed to sit alongside your life, not compete with it.
A note from me
I created Postcards Home as something to return to — like a small, personal retreat. A way of reminding yourself why writing matters, and how much pleasure there can be in paying attention to your own life.
It’s meant to feel like a treat. Something you open quietly, without pressure, and let work on you in its own time.
What past participants have said
“Postcards Home felt gentle, entirely manageable, yet profound. A real pleasure to read.”
— Annabel
“I’ve fallen back in love with writing again.”
— Faye
“It gave me permission to explore feeling in my work. Quite a revelation.”
— Anne
Price
Postcards Home is available as a self-paced study for £149.
One-time payment. Instant access.
What you’ll take from this study
As you move through Postcards Home, you’ll be invited to slow down and pay closer attention to your own life — past and present — and to explore it on the page with curiosity rather than pressure.
You may find that you:
develop a clearer sense of what life writing can be, and what it can hold
begin to trust that your own experiences are worth writing about
feel more connected to your memories and the parts of your life that stay with you
rediscover moments from your past and notice your present more closely
approach writing with greater ease, curiosity and imagination
feel more confident about where and how to begin
gather a set of gentle, playful ways into writing that help you move past hesitation
become more attentive to detail and texture in everyday life
build a personal collection of fragments, vignettes and memories you can return to and expand later — as essays, blog posts, or something larger if you choose
There’s no requirement to turn this material into a finished piece. What matters is that you begin to notice, record, and trust what emerges.
About this study
Postcards Home is a self-paced life-writing study designed to be taken slowly. It’s something you return to for pleasure rather than obligation, and to fit alongside a full life.
There are no deadlines, no private social media groups, and no expectation to share your work. Instead, you’ll find carefully chosen readings, short reflections, and gentle prompts that invite you to notice your life more closely and write with attention and care.
This study is for anyone who wants to approach personal writing seriously, but without pressure — whether you’re beginning for the first time, or finding your way back after a pause.
A note from me
I began my own writing life as a journalist, and later moved into memoir and fiction. Over the years, I’ve learned that writing deepens not through force or formula, but through patience, curiosity and trust.
Postcards Home was created with that in mind. My hope is that as you move through it, you feel yourself settling into your writing — quietly, steadily — and begin again in a way that feels possible.
‘I write for a living, but Postcards Home inspired me to write from a different perspective. I’ve fallen back in love with writing again.’
— Faye
‘Postcards Home was a gentle, lovely way to ease into writing. I’d always been afraid to pursue it properly, but this helped me believe I really could.’
— Laura
‘Postcards Home is a delight. It’s a course you can take your time with, without the pressure or anxiety I’ve felt elsewhere. I’ve loved noticing small memories and observations, and how easy it feels once you begin.’
— Terri
‘I enjoyed Postcards Home so much that I’m planning to repeat it. Coming from a journalism background, you gave me permission to explore feeling in my writing — a real revelation.’
— Anne
‘The essays are so thoughtfully written and beautiful. Very inspiring, and a real comfort.’
— Sophie
‘While I write for a living, it’s been a pleasure to spend time with more personal writing. The attention to detail and creativity I explored here has been a welcome change from work.’
— Kat
More from past participants
Postcards Home is available as a self-paced study for £149.
One-time payment. Instant access.
FAQs
How much does Postcards Home cost?
£149 as a one-time payment.
There are no payment plans for this study.
How do I access the study?
After purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF by email. You can read it on any device and return to it whenever you like.
Is this a live course?
No. Postcards Home is a self-paced study.
There are no live classes, no schedule, and no deadlines. You move through it in your own time.
How long do I have access?
You’ll have ongoing access to the PDF
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