Get Writing!

A series of five online Creative Writing Workshops plus additional support in the form of 1-2-1 coaching sessions and a professional edit of your work. See below for further details.

• One in-person 30 minute 1-2-1 coaching session (following a workshop)
• Two 30 minute online 1-2-1- coaching sessions (at a time of your choosing)
• An edit of 3,000 words of your writing.

Saturday 12 April 2025, 10-12am BST

Whether you’re starting from scratch, picking a project back up that you began some time ago or just interested in writing in general, this is an event for you in which we will explore how to:

• • Get going on a new writing project or continue an existing one.

  • Come up with ideas for what to write.

  • Build up your writing confidence and portfolio.

Saturday 19 April 2025, 10-12am BST

Three-dimensional characters form the heart of any piece of fiction, and here you will practice making characters leap off the page and resonate with readers. In this fun, productive workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• • • Discover what characters you need.

    • Create psychological depth.

    • Make readers care about your characters.

Saturday 26 April 2025, 10-12am BST

Keep readers glued to your pages by mastering the essential elements of plot and structure. In this workshop you’ll learn how to write compelling prose and poetry that keeps readers on an exciting journey of discovery by exploring:

• • What plot and structure are.

  • Brainstorming of new ideas.

  • Structuring your project effectively.

Saturday 3 May 2025, 10-12am BST

Unbelievable dialogue can pull readers out of your story. In this workshop, whether a seasoned writer or complete beginner, you’ll learn how to write more believable dialogue – dialogue that serves a purpose in your story by exploring:

• What makes dialogue believable.

• How to motivate dialogue with conflict.

• How to add subtext to your dialogue.

Saturday 10 May 2025, 10-12am BST

The best stories sweep readers into an imaginative literary world, enabling them to immerse themselves fully in the struggles and dreams of characters they’ve never met. In this workshop, you’ll explore how to do just this by:

• Using vivid sensory description.

• Choosing words that keep your writing fresh.

• Developing the details of your setting.

Saturday 17 May 2025, 10-12am BST

Getting your work out there can feel intimidating, even for a practiced writer. In this final workshop, you will gain confidence and skill in submitting your work to magazines and competitions, agents and publishers, learning how to:

• • Polish your work for publication.

  • Find the right audience for your writing.

  • Draft letters to editors and agents.