START WRITING is a collection of writing workshops in Toronto. Our workshops follow the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) method, which utilizes prompts and the power of writing in groups to build confidence and creativity.

Start Writing workshops are run by David Bester. That's me up there in the hat. I am a professional freelance writer and editor, and over the last 10 years I have worked with many of the world’s best-known brands. Most of my output falls under corporate communications. As of April 2008 I am an Affiliate and trained AWA Writing Workshop Leader. I have two small girl dogs. I maintain an ongoing and infrequently updated blog about writing, “David Bester Tells Stories”