Welcome to Raw Writing
Do you really want to write?
Do you have a novel in you? (It’s said everyone does!) Maybe you’ve been thinking about writing your memoir for a long time. You might want to experiment with a short story first…
Raw Writing courses and workshops offer you the opportunity to learn how to write in a supportive setting with like-minded individuals and an expert tutor.
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Reviews
The below are reviews from past attendees of Raw Writing courses and classes.
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Sarah Cook2024-12-13 The Psychology of Writing course with Carla gave me the tools, motivation and (a bit!) more understanding of the writing process. I am now well into the process of getting material for my travel memoir onto paper, and enjoying turning my cycling adventures into a writing adventure. Carly Morris2024-12-11 I am really enjoying my Raw Writing course, I have learnt a huge amount in a short space of time. Carla is a fantastic teacher, gently coaxing out my hidden writer within. A supportive environment and constant encouragement is enabling me to explore my creativity and finally get my ideas down on the page. I will be sad when it’s finished…Sign me up for How to Write a Novel Part 2 please! Gillian S2024-12-11 I bought the ‘Writing Your Novel’ course for my son and I can only speak positively about his experience with Carla. He has developed as a writer and his confidence has improved tremendously. Thank you, Raw Writing, for all your hard work; the passion for nurturing talent which we have witnessed runs through everything Carla does and we are extremely grateful 😊 Vajrin Malin2024-12-11 I’m writing a complex memoir describing a catastrophic fall and irreversible paralysis. Carla, in Raw Writing, has been an expert mentor and writing coach, not only supporting the technical elements of writing but also they’re necessary personal support towards professional writing. I cannot recommend her and her team enough! Rosalind Townsend2024-12-11 Raw Writing has introduced me to like minded people who just want to give writing a go! The on-line sessions with published authors are always informative and help build your writing confidence. The Psychology of Writing Course, was a perfect introduction. Each session was enjoyable and thought provoking, and Carla was always encouraging and positive. Alex2024-12-11 I am currently on a novel writing course with Carla of RAW Writing, and I am thrilled with how things are going. Carla is a fantastic teacher, with explanations that I can understand and information that is incredibly valuable, I have learnt so much. This course has opened up many new possibilities and thoughts for my writing, and Carla herself is truly on the ball. It’s fascinating and inspiring, and I cannot appreciate enough the impact the course, Carla and RAW Writing has made on my creative endeavours. Thank you Carla! Caroline Muldoon2024-12-05 I’ve always fancied the idea of being a writer, ever since I was a kid. But I’d hear “real” writers say they felt an unstoppable compulsion to write, like nothing could hold them back. I never felt that. Instead, I worried I just wouldn’t be good enough. Then, I came across RAW Writing by accident and decided to scratch that itch. I signed up for one of Carla’s courses with no idea of what to expect. Well, let me tell you—Carla works some kind of weird witchy voodoo stuff in her lessons. You start thinking, maybe I can actually do this, and begin to really enjoy it. Then, before you know it, you’re not just writing—you’re compelled, even obsessed. So, I’m warning you: if you decide to take one of these courses, do it at your own risk! Claire Boulter2024-11-10 I’d thoroughly recommend the Psychology of Writing course – it was well-structured, relaxed and engaging. It helped me to identify and understand some of the barriers I’ve put in the way of writing, and I came away from each session feeling positive and eager to put what we’d discussed into practice. Thanks to Carla and the lovely group I was part of, I now have a toolkit of techniques that are helping me to worry less and write more. Sian McGill2024-11-01 I'm benefitting hugely from Carla's Novel Writing Course, particularly following my recent move to Exeter and periods of ill-health. The course has motivated me to finally get down to plotting and writing the novel I'd only been contemplating for the last year! As a newbie in town, I'm also starting to join Meetup events, as part of Raw Writing. Well done, Carla - I look forward to doing more courses with you! dorothy evans2024-10-27 A short course that packed a lot in it! I took a lot from it that is already helping me to move forward with a positive mindset. I’ll be going over my notes, the course notes and the exercises for a while to come. Thank you, Carla!Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 54 reviews
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GROUP CLASSES
Small group (max. 8) Memoir and Novel courses take place throughout the year at The Phoenix Arts Centre in Exeter. With the limited class sizes, everyone gets a good amount of attention.
For a full list of courses available, please visit our courses page