Turn Difficult Reading Into Memorable Ideas You Can Clearly Explain
A live four-week workshop that helps you analyse, remember and explain what you read using a simple method based on the classical Trivium.
Understanding is not explaining
You can spend time reading a challenging book, follow the author's argument and feel that you've understood the ideas.But when you close the book and try to explain what you've read, it can be difficult to recall the important points, organise your thoughts or put the ideas into your own words.Reading and understanding are important. Being able to remember and clearly explain what you've read is another skill entirely.
A Simple Method
The workshop is built around three stages: Input, Processing and Output. Based on the classical Trivium, this method gives you a practical way to work through challenging nonfiction and turn what you read into ideas you can explain.
1. Input: Read and AnnotateYou'll choose a piece of challenging nonfiction that interests you, read it carefully and use a simple annotation system to identify important ideas, arguments and details.2. Processing: Organise Your UnderstandingYou'll use a 5W1H worksheet to examine what you've read through six questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How.This helps you select and organise the information you want to remember and explain.3. Output: Explain in Your Own WordsYou'll make a spoken recording explaining what you've read without looking at the text or your notes.You'll also make an initial recording before applying the full method, allowing you to compare your explanations and assess your progress.
The aim is to develop a repeatable process for understanding important ideas, recalling them and explaining them clearly.
Week 1
You'll be introduced to the method, choose a piece of challenging nonfiction and begin reading it.After the session, you'll make an initial spoken recording explaining what you remember without looking at the text or your notes. This gives you a starting point for measuring your progress.
Week 2
You'll listen to your initial recording and consider what you explained well and where you struggled.You'll then set one or two personal goals to guide your improvement during the rest of the workshop.
Week 3
You'll return to your chosen text, annotate it and use the 5W1H worksheet to organise its important ideas.You'll then make a second spoken recording, explaining what you've read from memory after applying the method.
Week 4
You'll compare your two recordings, review your personal goals and assess how your explanation has developed.You'll also have opportunities for constructive feedback to help you identify what improved and what you can continue working on.
What's Included in the Workshop
Weekly Live Teaching SessionsJoin four 90-minute sessions on Wednesday evenings. Each session introduces the next stage
of the workshop and gives you guidance on putting the method into practice.
Drop-in Sunday Support Sessions (Optional)Join the Sunday sessions to ask questions, discuss difficulties and get additional guidance. The final Sunday session will focus on reviewing the experience and gathering feedback from the founding group.
Practical Guides and WorksheetsYou'll receive a method guide, an annotation guide, a 5W1H worksheet, a self assessment form and a progress checklist to support your work throughout the workshop.
A Small Founding GroupThe workshop is limited to 12 participants so there is room for questions, participation and individual feedback.
Personalised FeedbackYou'll have opportunities to receive constructive feedback on your spoken explanations, including observations about what is working and what you could improve.Feedback can be provided during live sessions or privately, depending on your preference and the arrangements made with the instructor.
Session Recordings and ReplaysTeaching sessions will be recorded, with participants' consent, so you can revisit the material or catch up if you cannot attend live.
Access to the Workshop CommunityYou'll have access to a private Skool learning space containing the workshop resources, session replays and community discussions.You'll retain access to the hosted materials and community for as long as HEYS continues to maintain them. This does not include ongoing individual coaching after the workshop ends.
Who is this for?
This workshop is for anyone who wants to get more out of challenging nonfiction by learning how to analyse, remember and clearly explain what they read.You don't need any previous experience with the classical Trivium or a particular level of reading ability.The workshop is suitable for you if:1. You enjoy reading nonfiction but sometimes struggle to recall or explain what you've read.2. You want a practical, repeatable method for working through challenging ideas.3. You're willing to read independently and practise explaining ideas in your own words.4. You're comfortable making spoken recordings of yourself, even if you choose not to share them with other participants.5. You're willing to reflect on your progress and give honest feedback about your experience.
Who is this NOT for?
This workshop may not be suitable if you're looking for a speed reading course, a way to memorise entire books or a programme focused primarily on public speaking.It also requires some independent work between sessions. If you're unable to make time for reading, annotation and the recording exercises, you may find it difficult to benefit fully.The aim is to develop a method you can continue practising with your own reading, rather than simply attend four lectures.
Join the Founders
Why a Founding Pilot?The method and workshop structure have been developed, but this is the first time the complete programme will be delivered to a group.Your experience will help me understand what works well, what needs improving and how to make future workshops more useful.
What I Ask in ReturnAs a founding participant, you'll be asked to complete a short questionnaire at the end of the workshop, sharing your honest experience and suggestions.You won't be required to provide a testimonial or publicly endorse the workshop.
Limited to 12 ParticipantsThe founding group is limited to 12 participants to allow time for questions and individual feedback.Places are confirmed once payment or the first instalment has been successfully received.
Founding PriceIn recognition of your participation in the first group and the feedback you'll provide, the workshop is available at a reduced founding price.This price applies to the founding pilot only. It does not guarantee the same price for future workshops.
Workshop Schedule
Live teaching sessions
Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 pm UK time
11, 18 and 25 November; 2 December 2026
Drop-in support sessions (Optional)
Sundays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm UK time
15, 22, and 29 November; 6 December 2026
Enrolment opens Saturday 24 October 2026 and closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 7:00 pm UK time.Once your payment is confirmed, you'll receive an email explaining how to join the workshop and what to do before the first session.
12 SEATS REMAINING
Pay in Full
The founding price is £234, including all four live teaching sessions, optional Sunday support, workshop materials, feedback opportunities and access to the learning community.
£234
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Instalments
Pay in two monthly instalments of £123 (£246 total). First instalment now, second instalment one month later. Both options include the full workshop, live sessions, materials and support.
£123
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an experienced reader to join?No. The workshop is designed for people who want to get more out of challenging nonfiction, regardless of their previous reading experience.You don't need any prior knowledge of the classical Trivium. The method will be introduced and explained during the workshop.
Do I need to read an entire book?No. You'll choose a passage, chapter or substantial section of challenging nonfiction that interests you.You'll work with the same material throughout the workshop so you can compare your ability to recall and explain it before and after applying the method.
How much work will I need to do between sessions?You'll need time for independent reading, annotation, completing worksheets, recording your spoken explanations and reviewing your progress.The amount of time will depend on your chosen text and reading pace. There is no fixed reading speed or recording length you must achieve.
What if I can't attend every live session?Live attendance is strongly recommended, but it isn't compulsory.Teaching session replays will be available, subject to participant recording consent, so you can catch up on missed material.You'll still need to complete the practical exercises to finish the workshop.
Do I have to share my recordings with the group?No. You can choose to receive private instructor feedback rather than share your explanations with other participants.You'll need to make and submit your initial and final recordings as part of the workshop, but sharing them with the wider group is optional.
Do I need any special equipment or software?You'll need an internet connection, access to the online workshop and a device capable of making a spoken recording.You can record audio or video using a tool of your choice. You won't need specialist recording equipment.
What happens after the four weeks?You'll retain access to the workshop materials, available session replays and private learning community for as long as HEYS continues to host and maintain them.The workshop includes support during the programme and its completion period, but does not include indefinite individual coaching.
Is there a money back guarantee?Yes. The founding pilot includes a completion-based money back guarantee.If you complete the required workshop activities and self assessment but don't feel you've made meaningful improvement, you can request a refund.To qualify, you'll need to complete the required work by Monday 7 December 2026 at 6:00 pm UK time. This includes your initial and final spoken recordings, personal improvement goals, annotation, 5W1H worksheet, self assessment and short exit questionnaire.You must request your refund by Monday 14 December 2026 at 6:00 pm UK time, explaining briefly why you don't feel you've improved, with reference to your recordings and self assessment.If your request meets these conditions, we'll refund the payments you've made and cancel any remaining instalments. Access to the workshop materials and community will end following the full refund.This guarantee is additional to your statutory consumer rights and does not affect them.
Can I pay in instalments?Yes. You can pay £234 in full or make two monthly payments of £123, totalling £246.Both options include the same workshop and resources.
When does enrolment close?Enrolment closes on Monday 9 November 2026 at 7:00 pm UK time, unless all 12 places are filled earlier.The first live session takes place on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Are you ready to turn difficult reading into ideas you can clearly explain?
Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 19 October 20261. About UsThese Terms & Conditions govern your purchase of and participation in the How to Use a Book Founding Workshop.The workshop is provided by WELL READ LTD, trading as How to Use a Book.Company registration number: 17528328
Registered in: England and Wales
Registered office: Initial Business Centre, Unit 7 Wilsons Business Park, Manchester, M40 8WN, United Kingdom
Website: https://howtouseabook.com
Contact email: [email protected]Throughout these terms, "we", "us" and "our" refer to WELL READ LTD. "You" and "your" refer to the person purchasing or participating in the workshop.By purchasing a place, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Your statutory consumer rights are unaffected.2. The WorkshopThe How to Use a Book Founding Workshop is a four-week online educational programme designed to help participants develop practical skills for reading, understanding, remembering and explaining challenging nonfiction books.The programme combines live group teaching, practical exercises, independent reading, worksheets, spoken explanations and discussion.The workshop is intended for personal educational development. No formal qualification, accreditation or professional certification is awarded.Participants are encouraged to apply the methods to their own reading and assess their progress throughout the programme.The workshop is intended for adults aged 18 and over.3. Workshop Dates and DeliveryThe workshop consists of four core teaching sessions and four optional support sessions.Core teaching sessions- Wednesday 11 November 2026, 7:00–8:30 pm.
- Wednesday 18 November 2026, 7:00–8:30 pm.
- Wednesday 25 November 2026, 7:00–8:30 pm.
- Wednesday 2 December 2026, 7:00–8:30 pm.Optional support sessions- Sunday 15 November 2026, 6:00–7:00 pm.
- Sunday 22 November 2026, 6:00–7:00 pm.
- Sunday 29 November 2026, 6:00–7:00 pm.
- Sunday 6 December 2026, 6:00–7:00 pm.All times are United Kingdom local time (GMT).Sessions take place online, primarily through our private How to Use a Book community on Skool.We will provide joining instructions and reasonable notice of any necessary changes to delivery arrangements.4. What Your Purchase IncludesYour workshop place includes:- Four live group teaching sessions.
- Four optional live support sessions.
- Access to the private How to Use a Book learning community.
- Workshop learning materials and worksheets.
- Practical reading, annotation and information-processing activities.
- Opportunities for discussion, questions and appropriate group feedback.
- Instructions for producing and submitting initial and final spoken explanations.
- A structured process for assessing your own progress.
- Access to recordings of the core teaching portions of the Wednesday sessions.Live attendance is strongly recommended, but attendance at every live session is not compulsory.Workshop recordings and resourcesParticipants receive ongoing access to the workshop teaching recordings and learning materials without a fixed expiry date, for as long as How to Use a Book continues to maintain and host those resources.Workshop-specific recordings may be stored in restricted Skool courses accessible only to authorised participants.The four optional Sunday support sessions will not be recorded, and no replays will be provided. Wednesday group discussions will only be recorded with the agreement of every participating member.Ongoing community accessGraduates receive ongoing access to the private How to Use a Book learning community without a fixed expiry date, for as long as the community continues to operate.There is no additional membership fee for this access.The intention is to bring graduates of future workshops and courses into a growing community of readers.The workshop does not include unlimited individual coaching, unlimited personal feedback or services beyond those expressly advertised.5. Prices and Payment OptionsThe workshop is available through two payment options.Option A: Pay in fullOne payment of £234 at the time of booking.Option B: Pay in instalmentsTwo payments of £123, totalling £246.The first payment is collected when you book. The second payment is scheduled for one calendar month later.Both payment options provide the same workshop experience, resources and access.The instalment option is a fixed two-payment arrangement. It does not create an ongoing subscription or recurring membership beyond the second payment.By choosing instalments, you agree to pay the total £246, subject to your statutory rights and the cancellation and refund provisions in these terms.Prices are stated in pounds sterling. The total payable, including any applicable taxes and compulsory charges, must be shown before you place your order. No additional compulsory workshop fees will be charged.Payments are processed through Kit Commerce and Stripe.6. Booking Confirmation and AccessYour booking is confirmed when your payment has been accepted and a purchase confirmation has been issued.Following purchase, you will receive a confirmation or welcome email containing relevant workshop information.A private invitation to the How to Use a Book Skool community will normally be sent within 48 hours of purchase.You are responsible for providing an accurate email address, checking relevant messages and completing the necessary steps to access the workshop.Each purchase admits one participant unless expressly agreed otherwise.You must not share, transfer or resell your place without our prior written agreement.We will provide contractual confirmation and the applicable terms in a form that you can retain for future reference.7. Our 14-Day Cancellation PolicyWe offer all consumer purchasers of the How to Use a Book Founding Workshop a 14-day cancellation period, during which you can cancel your purchase without giving a reason.This protection is provided as part of our contractual cancellation policy, whether or not a statutory cancellation exception would otherwise apply to the workshop.When the cancellation period begins and endsYour cancellation period begins when your booking contract is formed.It ends 14 days after the day on which the contract is formed.For example, if your booking is confirmed on 24 October 2026, the 14-day cancellation period ends on 7 November 2026.How to cancelTo cancel, email:[email protected]Clearly state that you wish to cancel your purchase.You may use the model cancellation form at the end of these terms, but this is optional.To meet the deadline, you must send your cancellation request before the cancellation period expires.Full refundIf you cancel within the 14-day period:- We will refund 100% of the workshop payments you have made.
- No deductions will be made for teaching sessions already attended.
- No deductions will be made for materials or recordings already accessed.
- Any remaining scheduled instalment will be cancelled.
- Your workshop and community access will end following cancellation.This full-refund policy applies even if workshop services or access to digital materials have already begun.We will process the refund without undue delay and no later than 14 days after receiving your cancellation notice.Refunds will normally be issued through the original payment method without imposing a refund fee.Relationship with statutory rightsOur 14-day policy is intended to give participants a clear and straightforward cancellation option.It is offered in addition to any statutory cancellation rights and consumer remedies that may apply.Nothing in these terms limits or replaces any rights provided by law, including rights that may extend beyond this contractual 14-day period.8. Cancellation After the 14-Day PeriodAfter the 14-day cancellation period has expired, a change of mind, change in personal circumstances or inability to attend does not automatically entitle you to a refund.If you need to withdraw, you may contact us at [email protected] to explain your circumstances.We will consider requests fairly and in accordance with applicable consumer law.Where the instalment option was selected, the outstanding payment remains due unless the contract is validly cancelled, an applicable refund right arises or we agree otherwise.The completion-based money-back guarantee described below remains available independently of the 14-day cancellation period.9. Completion-Based Money-Back GuaranteeWe offer an additional money-back guarantee to participants who complete the required workshop activities but do not feel they have made meaningful improvement.This guarantee allows you to assess the value of the learning process after completing the practical work.9.1 Required activitiesTo qualify, you must complete the following activities by Monday 7 December 2026 at 6:00 pm GMT:1. Submit your initial spoken explanation recording.
2. Submit your final spoken explanation recording.
3. Record your personal improvement goals.
4. Complete the required annotation activity.
5. Complete the 5W1H worksheet.
6. Complete your self-assessment.
7. Complete the short exit questionnaire.These activities provide the basis for comparing your initial understanding and communication with your final results.Attendance at every live session is not required, provided you complete the required activities by the deadline.9.2 Requesting a refundIf you have completed the required activities but do not believe you have made meaningful improvement, you may request a refund.Email [email protected] no later than Monday 14 December 2026 at 6:00 pm GMT.Your request should briefly explain why you do not believe you have improved, referring to your initial and final recordings and self-assessment.You do not need to demonstrate a particular degree of failure or meet an undisclosed performance threshold.9.3 What happens if your request qualifiesWhere the stated guarantee requirements have been satisfied:- All workshop payments already received will be refunded.
- Any remaining workshop instalment will be cancelled.
- Your access to the private workshop community and resources will end following the full refund.We will confirm the outcome by email and arrange the refund promptly.9.4 Relationship with your legal rightsThis completion-based guarantee is offered in addition to your statutory rights.The activity requirements and deadlines above apply only to this additional guarantee. They do not restrict your right to seek a remedy for services that are not provided as required by law.10. Participation and ResponsibilitiesThe workshop is designed around active engagement.You are encouraged to attend the teaching sessions, complete practical activities, participate constructively in discussions and reflect on your progress.You are responsible for providing access to a suitable nonfiction text for your own study, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed.You must have an internet connection and a device capable of accessing Skool and the online sessions.You will also need a practical way to record and submit spoken explanations. Detailed instructions will be provided.Your work must be your own, except where collaboration or use of external material is expressly permitted.We cannot guarantee particular results because participants' circumstances, prior knowledge, chosen texts and level of engagement will vary.11. Community ConductParticipants are expected to contribute to a respectful and constructive learning environment.Reasoned disagreement, questioning and critical examination of ideas are welcome.Harassment, threats, discrimination, deliberate disruption, unlawful activity and unauthorised disclosure of another participant's private information are prohibited.You must not record, publish or distribute another participant's private contributions without appropriate permission.We may take reasonable and proportionate steps to address serious misconduct, including issuing a warning, restricting access or removing someone from the community.Any removal from the workshop will be handled fairly, taking account of the circumstances and applicable consumer rights.Visibility of community discussionsThe main Skool forum is shared with current members and future members who join the community.New members can access the full history of posts and discussions within that forum.Leaving the community does not automatically remove your previous posts.You may request removal of personal information in accordance with applicable data protection law.Workshop recordings stored within restricted Skool courses follow separate access arrangements.12. Recordings and Participant PrivacyThe workshop involves spoken exercises and recordings of live teaching sessions.Teaching recordingsWe intend to record the teaching portions of the four Wednesday sessions.These recordings will be configured to capture the facilitator and teaching materials, rather than participants' voices, cameras, names or chat messages.The recording arrangements will be tested before delivery.Group discussions and Q&AGroup discussions and question-and-answer portions will only be recorded if every participating member has agreed.If any participant declines, that discussion will not be recorded.Declining permission will not affect your ability to participate.Private spoken assignmentsYour initial and final spoken explanations will be submitted privately to the facilitator through Skool direct messages.These recordings are intended for learning, self-assessment, feedback and administration of the completion-based guarantee.We will not deliberately share these submissions with the wider group without your permission.We aim to remove private initial and final spoken recordings from records accessible to us by 13 January 2027, except where longer retention is reasonably necessary for an unresolved dispute or legal obligation.Deletion from Skool's own systems and backups remains subject to its technical controls and retention arrangements.Sharing recordings with future cohortsRecordings containing identifiable participant contributions will not be shared with future cohorts without separate permission.Participants will have an opportunity to review the relevant recordings before making that decision.Promotional useWe will not publish your identifiable contributions, recordings or testimonials for promotional purposes without appropriate separate permission.Further details are available in our:Privacy Policy: https://howtouseabook.com/#privacypolicyWorkshop Recording and Consent Notice: https://howtouseabook.com/#recordingandconsent13. Workshop Materials and Intellectual PropertyUnless otherwise stated, original workshop materials, teaching resources, worksheets and recordings remain the intellectual property of WELL READ LTD or their respective rights holders.Your purchase grants you a personal, non-exclusive right to use the materials for your own learning.You must not sell, commercially redistribute, publicly republish or provide paid access to the workshop materials without written permission.You retain ownership of your own original notes, written assignments, spoken explanations and other original contributions.By submitting work for workshop activities, you permit us to access and use that work as reasonably necessary to deliver the workshop, provide feedback and administer the programme, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable law.Any wider sharing or promotional use will require appropriate separate permission.14. Changes, Postponement or Cancellation by UsWe will make reasonable efforts to deliver the programme on the advertised dates and in the advertised format.Occasionally, illness, technical problems or circumstances outside our reasonable control may make changes necessary.Where possible, we will provide advance noti
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
WELL READ LTD
Last updated: 28 October 2026
1. Who We Are
WELL READ LTD is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 17528328.
Our registered office is:
Initial Business Centre
Unit 7 Wilsons Business Park
Manchester
M40 8WN
United Kingdom
Our privacy contact is [email protected].
We operate educational websites, resources and communities under the HEYS REVIEWS, Ultimate Reading List, Continuity of Control and How to Use a Book names.
This policy covers our activities through:
• https://ultimatereadinglist.com
• https://continuityofcontrol.com
• https://howtouseabook.com
• Our associated HEYS REVIEWS and How to Use a Book educational communities and services.
WELL READ LTD is the data controller for personal information we collect and use for these activities.
Some third-party services, including payment providers, community platforms and video platforms, also process information for their own purposes under their own legal responsibilities.
This policy explains how we use personal information, why we use it, who may receive it, how long we keep it and how individuals can exercise their rights.
2. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with our services.
Free resources and email communications
We may collect your email address, an optional name, the resources you request, dates of subscription, consent choices, unsubscribe preferences and related records.
Our email service provider may also record email delivery information and engagement information, such as opens and link clicks, depending on the relevant functionality and applicable settings.
Purchases and memberships
We may collect contact details, purchased products or memberships, transaction dates, payment status, payment options, subscription status, transaction references and relevant customer correspondence.
Payment-card details are handled by the relevant payment provider. We do not directly collect or store complete payment-card numbers.
Workshops and communities
We may process membership and profile details, posts, comments, questions, messages, feedback, learning goals, worksheets, submitted assignments and information about workshop participation.
Recordings and public content
We may process images, voices, names, usernames, comments and contributions included in livestreams, interviews, recorded teaching sessions or other educational content.
Website and technical information
Our websites and service providers may process information such as IP addresses, browser and device details, security logs, cookies and other technical information necessary for their operation or used by enabled features.
Information you voluntarily provide
Correspondence, community discussions or assignments may contain additional information that you choose to disclose.
Some discussions may involve personal opinions, beliefs, health or other sensitive matters. We do not ask subscribers to provide this information when requesting free resources, and we do not intentionally use sensitive characteristics to profile people for targeted marketing.
Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public forums or messages unless it is necessary and you understand who may be able to access it.
3. Why We Use Information and Our Lawful Bases
Under UK data protection law, we must have an appropriate lawful basis for processing personal information.
We use information for the following purposes.
Delivering requested free educational resources — legitimate interests
We use the email address you provide to deliver resources you have requested, including the Ultimate Reading List and Continuity of Control.
Our legitimate interest is in fulfilling requests for our educational materials through the delivery methods described when you sign up.
We limit this processing to information reasonably necessary for delivery and related administration.
Providing purchased services and memberships — contract
We process information necessary to administer purchases, provide access to workshops and memberships, deliver agreed services and communicate about participation.
Payments and accounting — contract and legal obligations
We use transaction and customer information to administer payments, refunds, subscriptions, bookkeeping and legally required records.
Enquiries, customer support and community management — legitimate interests
We use relevant information to respond to enquiries, provide support, moderate discussions, prevent misuse and maintain reliable educational services.
Optional promotional emails — consent or another applicable lawful basis
Where we rely on consent, we use subscriber information to send the types of promotional emails the subscriber has agreed to receive.
Any other lawful basis used for promotional processing must also satisfy the applicable electronic marketing rules.
Email engagement measurement — legitimate interests, where applicable
Where permitted by law, we may use email delivery and engagement information to understand whether messages are reaching recipients and to improve our communications and educational resources.
Use of tracking technologies is also subject to any applicable requirements under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
Public broadcasting and educational recordings — legitimate interests, contract or consent, as appropriate
We process relevant information to produce, publish and administer educational content, interviews, livestreams and recordings.
The applicable lawful basis depends on the circumstances, including the nature of the activity, the individual's participation and any permissions or agreements.
Optional recording or sharing of private contributions — consent where required
We seek appropriate permission where we propose to record or distribute identifiable private participant contributions beyond the purposes already explained to participants.
Security and legal compliance — legitimate interests or legal obligation
We process information where necessary to protect our systems, investigate problems, comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests.
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider the necessity of the processing and its impact on individuals' rights and reasonable expectations.
4. Free Resources, Email Subscriptions and Marketing
Requesting a free educational resource does not automatically constitute consent to unrelated promotional emails.
Ultimate Reading List
When you request the Ultimate Reading List, we use your email address to send the requested resource.
Continuity of Control
When you request Continuity of Control, we use your email address to deliver the nine-part educational email series and the associated completion message and downloadable resources.
The requested educational sequence ends after its scheduled messages have been delivered.
Optional marketing
Where our signup forms offer a marketing-consent checkbox, that choice is separate from requesting the free resource, optional and unticked by default.
Our optional promotional emails may include book recommendations, research updates, livestream announcements, workshops, memberships and offers.
We use Kit to record and manage subscription and consent preferences.
Where applicable law permits promotional emails on another basis, such as a qualifying existing-customer exception, we must meet the relevant conditions.
We do not treat silence, inactivity or an unticked checkbox as affirmative marketing consent.
Unsubscribing and withdrawing consent
You can withdraw marketing consent or object to direct marketing at any time using the unsubscribe facility in relevant emails or by contacting [email protected].
We will respect valid opt-outs and objections. We may retain limited suppression information to ensure that people who have opted out are not contacted again for the relevant marketing purpose.
A general unsubscribe action may also affect delivery of other emails through the same email platform, depending on its operation.
Your right to object to direct marketing
You have an absolute right to object to the use of your personal information for direct marketing. We will stop processing your information for that purpose when you object.
5. Our Skool Communities
We operate educational communities using Skool, including:
• HEYS REVIEWS, which offers discussions, educational activities, livestream-related content and paid membership options.
• How to Use a Book, which supports workshops and associated educational activities.
When you join, we may receive or access information about your membership, profile, payments, participation and contributions.
Some content is available to community members generally, while other resources may be restricted according to membership or course access.
Community posts and discussions
Information you post in shared areas may be visible to existing and future members.
Leaving a community does not necessarily remove earlier contributions. Requests relating to personal information in community content will be considered under applicable data protection law and the available platform controls.
Private messages
Private Skool messages are processed through Skool's platform.
Skool has confirmed to us that administrators cannot delete individual direct messages or their attachments, and that Skool Support cannot individually delete them on request. Account deletion may have different consequences under Skool's own arrangements.
We therefore do not use Skool direct messages as the designated method for collecting workshop assignments that must be deleted after a defined period.
Workshop assignments
Where private workshop assignments are required, we will explain the approved submission method and retention arrangements before collecting them.
Skool also processes information under its own privacy arrangements. Members should review Skool's privacy information before using the service.
Requesting one of our free lead magnets does not automatically enrol you in either community.
6. Live Sessions and Recordings
We may record selected educational sessions for legitimate teaching, replay and publication purposes.
How to Use a Book workshops
For the currently planned workshop format, we intend to record the teaching portions of Wednesday sessions, primarily capturing the facilitator and teaching materials.
We aim to avoid capturing participants' cameras, voices, names or messages in these teaching recordings. Recording settings will be tested before use.
If participant information is captured unintentionally, we will consider appropriate measures before distributing the recording.
Group discussions and questions
Where identifiable participant contributions are proposed for recording, we will explain the arrangements and seek appropriate permission.
Participation in group discussions will not be conditional on agreeing to optional recording.
Sunday support sessions
Under the currently planned How to Use a Book workshop arrangements, optional Sunday support sessions will not be recorded.
Access to teaching recordings
Restricted workshop recordings may be provided to authorised participants through Skool or another designated service.
Access arrangements are subject to the applicable workshop terms and the continued availability of the resources.
Other activities
HEYS REVIEWS livestreams, interviews and public educational broadcasts have separate publication arrangements, described in the next section.
7. Public Content and Sharing Recordings
Public livestreams and interviews
HEYS REVIEWS produces public livestreams, interviews and other recorded educational content that may be broadcast live, published, replayed or distributed through platforms such as YouTube and other media services.
Invited guests and contributors will be informed of the intended broadcast and publication arrangements before participating.
Identifiable contributions made during a public broadcast may appear in the resulting recording, including names, usernames, voices, images and comments.
Private workshop contributions
Agreement to participate in a private workshop does not automatically authorise the use of identifiable private contributions in unrelated public promotional materials.
Where further permission is required for a proposed use, we will seek it separately.
Testimonials
We will obtain appropriate permission before publicly using identifiable private testimonials or participant contributions where required.
Withdrawal and removal requests
Where processing relies on consent, that consent may be withdrawn.
We will assess withdrawal, erasure and objection requests under applicable law and take appropriate action in relation to material within our control.
Material already broadcast, downloaded, copied or distributed by others may not be fully retrievable.
Teaching materials or recordings that do not contain identifiable participant contributions may be reused for educational purposes.
8. How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose concerned or where applicable law requires further retention.
Free-resource subscribers
We retain information reasonably needed to administer resource requests, maintain subscription preferences, record consent and opt-out decisions, and demonstrate relevant processing history.
We review subscriber records at least annually and delete or anonymise information that is no longer needed, where appropriate.
An annual review does not mean every subscriber record is automatically retained for a full additional year or deleted after a fixed period.
Marketing information
Marketing subscription information is retained while there is an appropriate lawful basis for its use. Limited records of consent, withdrawal and objections may be retained where necessary to demonstrate compliance or maintain suppression lists.
Private workshop assignments
For the planned How to Use a Book workshop, the intended retention period for private spoken assignments is no longer than six weeks after the relevant workshop concludes.
An appropriate submission method supporting that retention period will be established before assignments are collected.
Information may be retained longer where reasonably necessary for an unresolved complaint, contractual claim or legal obligation.
Workshop teaching recordings
These may be retained while the relevant educational resources continue to be hosted and made available, subject to applicable rights and obligations.
Public recordings
Public livestreams, interviews and educational recordings may remain available for extended periods. Requests relating to identifiable information are assessed under applicable law.
Community content
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Recording and Consent
Last updated: 19 October 2026Provider: WELL READ LTD, trading as How to Use a Book
Company number: 17528328
Contact: [email protected]1. Purpose of This NoticeThe How to Use a Book Founding Workshop includes live teaching, group discussions, practical exercises and spoken assignments.Some teaching sessions will be recorded so participants can revisit the material or catch up on missed sessions.This notice explains what we record, how recordings are used, who can access them, and how we protect participants' privacy.2. Wednesday Teaching SessionsThe teaching portions of the four Wednesday workshops will be recorded.These recordings will be made available to participants through a restricted course area within our private Skool community.Recordings will be configured to capture:- The workshop facilitator.
- Presentation slides and teaching materials.
- Demonstrations and educational content delivered by the facilitator.We intend to exclude:- Participants' cameras and video feeds.
- Participants' voices.
- Participants' names and personal information.
- Chat messages and private conversations.Recording settings will be tested before the workshop begins.If identifiable participant information is accidentally captured, we will take appropriate steps to remove or obscure it before making the recording available.3. Wednesday Group Discussions and QuestionsGroup discussions and question-and-answer sessions will be treated separately from teaching recordings.These discussions will only be recorded where every participating member has voluntarily agreed beforehand.If any participant declines permission, the discussion will not be recorded.Participants will be informed when recording starts and stops.Declining permission will not affect your ability to participate, ask questions or complete the workshop.You may withdraw consent by informing the facilitator. Recording will stop, and we will review any identifiable material already captured in accordance with your rights.4. Sunday Support SessionsThe four optional Sunday support sessions will not be recorded.These sessions are intended for informal discussion, questions, feedback and practical support.Participants can speak freely without their contributions becoming part of the workshop recording archive.No recordings or replays of these sessions will be provided.Participants must not make their own unauthorised recordings of these sessions.5. Access to Workshop RecordingsRecordings of the Wednesday teaching sessions will be hosted in a restricted course area within our private Skool community.Access will initially be limited to participants authorised to access that workshop.These recordings will not automatically be visible to everyone who joins the wider How to Use a Book community.Participants receive ongoing access to workshop recordings and materials without a fixed expiry date, for as long as How to Use a Book continues to maintain and host those resources.Access remains subject to applicable workshop terms, community rules and statutory rights.6. Sharing Recordings with Future ParticipantsSome recordings may be useful for future workshops and courses.Teaching recordings containing only the facilitator and educational materials may be reused for educational purposes.Where recordings contain identifiable contributions from participants, we will request separate permission before sharing those contributions with future cohorts.Participants will be given an opportunity to review the relevant recording before deciding.Permission is entirely voluntary.Declining permission will not affect workshop participation, access to materials or eligibility for the completion-based money-back guarantee.Participants may withdraw consent for future sharing by contacting [email protected].We will stop future sharing and take appropriate steps to remove or edit identifiable material under our control. Withdrawal cannot necessarily undo access that has already occurred.7. Private Spoken AssignmentsParticipants will be asked to produce an initial and final spoken explanation as part of the workshop.These recordings are intended to help participants evaluate their learning and communication before and after applying the workshop methods.Submission methodRecordings will be submitted privately to the facilitator through Skool direct messages.They should not be posted in the main community forum.The recordings will be used for:- Reviewing participant progress.
- Providing appropriate feedback.
- Comparing initial and final explanations.
- Supporting self-assessment.
- Administering the completion-based money-back guarantee.We will not deliberately share these recordings with other participants or future cohorts without appropriate permission.8. Retention of Private AssignmentsWe intend to remove initial and final spoken recordings from our accessible records by 13 January 2027.An exception may apply where longer retention is reasonably necessary for an unresolved complaint, dispute or legal obligation.Removal from our accessible records does not necessarily mean immediate deletion from backups maintained by Skool.Participants are encouraged to retain their own copies if they wish to revisit their progress later.9. Privacy Within the Wider Skool CommunityThe How to Use a Book community contains a shared discussion forum.Posts and discussions in this main forum are accessible to current members and may remain visible to people who join in future.This includes graduates of later workshops and courses.Please consider this before sharing personal information in community posts.Workshop recordings stored in restricted course areas have separate access controls.Private spoken assignments should be submitted through direct messages rather than the main forum.Leaving the community does not automatically delete previous forum posts. You may request removal of personal information in accordance with applicable data protection law.10. Public Sharing and Promotional UseWe will not publish identifiable participant recordings, spoken assignments, contributions or testimonials on public websites, social media or promotional materials without appropriate separate permission.Permission to record a workshop discussion does not automatically authorise public or promotional use.If we wish to use identifiable participant material publicly, we will request permission separately and explain the intended use.Participants are not required to provide promotional consent.11. Respecting Other Participants' PrivacyParticipants must respect the privacy of others.You must not:- Make unauthorised recordings of other participants.
- Publish or distribute restricted workshop recordings.
- Share another participant's private assignments.
- Disclose private information about another participant without appropriate permission.Workshop materials and recordings are intended for personal educational use, subject to the Workshop Terms & Conditions.12. Your Choices and Data Protection RightsYou may:- Decline permission to be recorded during Wednesday group discussions.
- Ask questions about how recordings are handled.
- Review identifiable recordings before deciding whether they may be shared with future participants.
- Decline promotional use of your contributions.
- Withdraw consent where consent is the lawful basis for processing.
- Exercise applicable data protection rights, including requesting access, correction or deletion of personal information.Some rights are subject to legal conditions and exceptions.To make a request, contact [email protected].Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.13. How Recording Consent Is CollectedConsent to record identifiable participant contributions will be requested separately from the workshop purchase.Before any group discussion is recorded, we will confirm that every participating person has agreed.If permission is missing or declined, recording will not take place.Any future sharing of identifiable contributions will require a separate permission request after participants have had the opportunity to review the recording.Purchasing a workshop place or accepting the general Terms & Conditions does not automatically give permission for these optional uses.14. Contact InformationFor questions about recording, consent or privacy, contact:WELL READ LTD
Trading as How to Use a BookCompany number: 17528328Registered office:
Initial Business Centre
Unit 7 Wilsons Business Park
Manchester
M40 8WN
United KingdomEmail: [email protected]Website: https://howtouseabook.comPrivacy Policy: https://howtouseabook.com/#privacypolicyTerms & Conditions: https://howtouseabook.com/#termsandconditions