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SUMMARY:Poetry Taster Session - Free!
DESCRIPTION:14.00-15.30   Thursday 28th August \nRiddle me this…\nIn this workshop we’ll go back to the earliest poetry in English\, and look at some of the riddles from the Exeter Book\, a collection of Old English poems in the archives of Exeter Cathedral. Everything will be translated\, but you’ll have a chance to read and hear what English was like over a thousand years ago. \nWe’ll look at some expressions called kennings\, enjoy and puzzle over medieval riddles\, then write some of our own. Riddles are a great way of learning to look at things differently\, from unusual angles\, and they help us to develop our ability to think in metaphors. And they’re fun! \nThis is a free session for anyone who is considering the Raw Writing Poetry course starting in September. \nhttps://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/poetry-reading-it-and-writing-it/ \nPlaces are limited so RSVP below if you would like to come!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/poetry-taster-session-free-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Taster Session
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SUMMARY:Novel Taster Session - Free!
DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th August    14.00-15.30 \nThinking about writing your novel? Come and meet founder of Raw Writing\, author and teacher\, Carla Jenkins and she’ll answer any questions you might have. \nThis is a free session for anyone who is considering the Raw Writing Beginners Novel course starting in September. \nStart Writing Your Novel Course (5:30PM) \n \nThere will be some short writing exercises\, so bring something to write on!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/novel-taster-session-free-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Taster Session
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SUMMARY:Write Your Memoir – Beginners Course
DESCRIPTION:Memoir is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. We can all write about our lives. \n\n\n\n\nHave you been thinking about writing your memoir for some time? Have you made a start but are now struggling to make progress? Would you like to receive warm support\, guidance and inspiration so that you can make headway with your memoir? \nJoin me on this six-month course where you’ll learn all the key components of memoir writing. Through the study of published memoirs and writing exercises\, you’ll learn how to develop your ideas and improve and experiment with your writing style. You’ll find the right structure for your memoir and there will be no holding you back! \nPlaces are limited to eight so everyone (and their memoirs) are given a lot of attention.\nThe course outline and recommended reading will be sent once you’ve booked your place. If you’d like to have a chat first\, don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or call me on 07474 116771. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments.\nAugust 5th – £300\nOctober 5th £300\nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \nSESSION DATES \nMondays: 10.30-12 \nSeptember: 15th\, 22nd \, 29th\nOctober: 6th\, 13th\, 20th\nNovember: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\nDecember: 1st\, 8th\, 15th\nJanuary: 12th\, 19th\, 26th\nFebruary: 2nd 9th \nExeter Phoenix \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/write-your-memoir-beginners-course-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Workshop Course
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to be in a small and supportive group where you can receive feedback on your written work and learn how to give feedback to others? \nIn the Raw Writers Workshop Course\, you can do just that.\nEach week\, two people will have up to 2500 words of their work in progress critiqued by the others on the course. So with eight participants\, you will have your writing critiqued twice over the course.\nThe group will spend 45 minutes discussing each of the two submissions and then hand over their written comments to the writer. \nWe have created easy-to-use templates focused around the fundamentals of storytelling (characterisation\, dialogue\, setting\, etc.). If you already feel comfortable sharing written feedback\, you are welcome to do so in a way that suits you\, supported by an instructor at every step of the process. \nOften\, we allow our writing to become a sacrifice to life’s seemingly never-ending priorities. Attending a Raw Writers Workshop course helps to hold us accountable. \nNo matter the length of what you’re writing\, readers bring with them expectations about what constitutes a ‘good’ story. Whether you’re writing fiction\, memoir\, (or a blend of the two!) readers expect a clear narrative arc\, with a rise and fall of action and tension\, focused on an engaging protagonist who drives the plot forward. \nWhichever you have chosen\, the writer’s workshop programme is designed to help you write the story you want to tell as efficiently and effectively as possible. \nAdam Shackleton is a writer with a keen interest in developing creative talent. He holds a BA Honours in English Literature and an MA with Distinction\, both from the University of Exeter. Adam was awarded a Dean’s Commendation for the quality of his written work; earning a distinction in every module of his Masters course. \nHe read his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Cambridge\, and went on to teach for a decade in the United Kingdom and internationally\, specialising in reading and writing. \nAdam has completed numerous creative writing courses with Curtis Brown and Raw Writing. He has also been published in his role as a commentator on politics and social affairs. \nAdam is currently working on a commission for a charity to write a middle-grade novel and a picture book for younger readers. He looks forward to publishing both in 2026 to coincide with the charity’s anniversary celebrations. \nTuesdays \n16th\, 23rd\, 30th Sept \n7th\, 14th\, 21st Oct \n4th\, 11th Nov \n14.00-15.30 \nExeter Library
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-workshop-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Library\, Library\, Castle St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Eight Week Course
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SUMMARY:Start Writing Your Novel Course (2PM)
DESCRIPTION:This six-month course has been designed to increase your writing confidence\, help you find your voice\, and start writing your novel. You’ll find the beating heart of your story and begin working on your first draft. Through close reading analysis and writing exercises\, you’ll learn all about plot\, structure\, setting\, character and voice. There will be opportunities to share your work in progress and receive constructive feedback in a supportive and creative space. I limit the class size to eight people so that everyone gets a good amount of attention \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments. \nAugust 5th – £300 \nOctober 5th £300 \nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \nSESSION DATES: \nTuesdays: 14.00-15.30 \n• September: 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n• October: 7th\, 14th\, 21st \n• November: 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n• December: 2nd\, 9th\, 16th \n• January: 13th\, 20th\, 27th \n• February: 2nd\, 9th
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/start-writing-your-novel-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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SUMMARY:Start Writing Your Novel Course (5:30PM)
DESCRIPTION:This six-month course has been designed to increase your writing confidence\, help you find your voice\, and start writing your novel. You’ll find the beating heart of your story and begin working on your first draft. Through close reading analysis and writing exercises\, you’ll learn all about plot\, structure\, setting\, character and voice. There will be opportunities to share your work in progress and receive constructive feedback in a supportive and creative space. I limit the class size to eight people so that everyone gets a good amount of attention \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments. \nAugust 5th – £300 \nOctober 5th £300 \nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \nSESSION DATES: \nTuesdays: 17.30-19.00 \n• September: 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n• October: 7th\, 14th\, 21st \n• November: 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n• December: 2nd\, 9th\, 16th \n• January: 13th\, 20th\, 27th \n• February: 2nd\, 9th
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/start-writing-your-novel-course-530pm/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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SUMMARY:Writing Crime Fiction
DESCRIPTION:With its criminals\, cops\, and everything in between\, crime fiction is this country’s best-selling genre. But what makes it so popular? And why? \nWhat sets it apart from any other genre? And more importantly\, how can you write it? \nThis will be a course that covers character\, dialogue\, landscape and dramatic narrative. It will also involve group workshops with the writers presenting their works in progress for analysis and critique. It will also work as a writing support group\, encouraging the writers to talk to each other and celebrate/commiserate on how their work is going. Celebrate\, obviously.\nI will be there to guide and structure the writers’ work\, giving critiques and holding workshops\, utilising writing tools and exercises to keep the work coming along and the writers unblocked. We will also look at editing and reediting to make sure the finished work is in the best possible form by the end of the course.\nThe end result should be at least a sizeable chunk of a novel\, if not a completed one\, ready to take further. \n\nMartyn Waites was an actor before becoming a writer. He has been nominated for every major British crime fiction award and has written over twenty novels including the critically acclaimed Joe Donovan series\, Born Under Punches which won the Grand Prix du Roman Etranger and The White Room which was a Guardian best book of the year. His next novel\, The Other People\, will be coming out in April\, under the new name CB Everett. \n\nWEDNESDAYS 14.00-15.30 \nSeptember: 17th\, 24th\nOctober: 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\nNovember: 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\nDecember: 3\, 10\, 17\nJanuary:14\, 21\, 28\n⁠February: 3\, 10 \n\n£900 or can pay in three instalments via Klarna at checkout
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-crime-fiction-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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SUMMARY:Myths and Legends
DESCRIPTION:Myths and legends are the stories that every other story is made of. At the core of each of the great and enduring stories of the past is a vibrant\, timeless and human story. They are our oldest stories\, dealing with our deepest concerns. But how can we make use of these ancient stories in our own fiction? \nThis course will show students how the epic struggles of heroes like Odysseus\, the complicated plights of monsters like Grendel\, and the ingenious scheming of tricksters like Loki have an important place in\, and can deepen and enrich\, the stories we tell today. It will help us look past the didactic intent and the rigid-seeming and ‘foreign’ structures of the original tales\, with a view to inspiring participants to create full-blooded\, timeless modern fiction of their own.   \nThis six-week course will be a mix of reading and writing\, of in-class workshops and open discussions. We’ll look at the old stories themselves in their original form – from Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey to Ireland’s The Táin and The Mabinogion of Wales – and at modern fiction that echoes\, reinterprets or subverts the old tales\, including work by Steven Sherrill\, Desmond Barry\, Ali Smith\, Niall Griffiths\, and others. No previous expertise in mythology of any kind is necessary to get involved – the utility of mythic storytelling is itself universal\, and all are welcome. But equally\, any participants with a special interest or expertise are encouraged to introduce others to the myths of their own culture\, or to those they simply hold dear. \nMost importantly\, we will tell stories of our own. To help us along the way\, we’ll look at\, for example\, how the infamous creature described as ‘part man\, part bull’ by the Roman poet Ovid\, who killed and ate the young men and women of Crete\, is treated in Steven Sherrill’s 2004 novel\, The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break. In Sherril’s story\, the minotaur (still alive and now known simply as ‘M’) is ‘working as a line chef at Grub’s Rib in North Carolina\, keeping to himself\, keeping his horns down\, trying in vain to put his past behind him’. It’s a fascinating tale. But in your own story\, you might reimagine the gorgons of ancient Greece as three sisters in working-class Liverpool\, jealous of their celebrity sister Medusa\, or recast the Morrígan – Irish goddess of war and fate – as a scammer making manipulative predictions on TikTok. Or anything else that strikes your fancy. Sometimes\, it will be as subtle as finding a useful echo between some put-upon character in your story (a young man just out of jail working overtime at Burger King) and Atlas\, the giant who held up the earth itself… \nThis course is suitable for writers of any experience level\, from beginners to veterans. All that’s required is an interest in the stories that lie beneath\, the stories that make our own stories possible. \nBy the end of this six-week course\, you’ll have a better understanding of the old tales\, and will have completed your own short story – your own muscular\, vivid and compelling modern myth. \nTrevor’s debut novel\, Ghosts & Lightning\, was published to international critical acclaim\, and was selected as a Book of the Year in the Guardian and the Irish Times. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies\, journals and magazines\, including Silver Threads of Hope and the Dublin Review (‘Mad For the Rain’\, which was also shortlisted for the William Trevor/Elizabeth Bowen International Short Story Prize). His story ‘Go Down Sunday’ was shortlisted for the Davy Byrnes Short Story Award. \nHe studied History and Classical Civilisations at Trinity College\, Dublin\, and English at the University of South Wales. He has led CW workshops and taught for Arvon\, Faber Academy and the Irish Writers’ Centre\, and was a Writer in Residence at the University of Manchester. \n\n  \nWednesdays \n17th\, 24th September\, \n1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd October \n19.00-20.30 \nZoom \n\n 
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/myths-and-legends/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Six Week Course
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SUMMARY:Writing for Children aged 8-12 (Adult Course)
DESCRIPTION:The last decade has marked a new Renaissance in children’s fiction. In an era of unprecedented multi-media competition\, learning how to write books that capture and keep a child’s attention is more important than ever. On this course\, you will delve deep into the history of children’s fiction; learning how it has changed\, and how writers have adapted to cater to new audiences. You will have the opportunity to learn how to create compelling characters\, propulsive plots\, dynamic dialogue\, and wondrous worlds.\nThe books we read as children stay with us all our lives. Whether you grew up reading C.S. Lewis and Enid Blyton\, or J.K. Rowling and Katherine Rundell\, there is a radiant universe of innovative imagination to explore. To aid you in this journey\, you will also have the opportunity to share your writing with a group of like-minded peers for constructive feedback. \nAdam Shackleton is a writer with a keen interest in developing creative talent. He holds a BA Honours in English Literature and an MA with Distinction\, both from the University of Exeter. Adam was awarded a Dean’s Commendation for the quality of his written work; earning a distinction in every module of his Masters course. \nHe read his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Cambridge\, and went on to teach for a decade in the United Kingdom and internationally\, specialising in reading and writing. \nAdam has completed numerous creative writing courses with Curtis Brown and Raw Writing. He has also been published in his role as a commentator on politics and social affairs. \nAdam is currently working on a commission for a charity to write a middle-grade novel and a picture book for younger readers. He looks forward to publishing both in 2026 to coincide with the charity’s anniversary celebrations. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments: \nAugust 5th – £300\nOctober 5th £300\nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \n\n\n\nExeter Phoenix\n\nSESSION DATES:\nThursdays 10.30-12.00\n\nSeptember: 18th\, 25th\nOctober: 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\nNovember: 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 27th\nDecember: 4th\, 11th\, 18th\nJanuary: 16th\, 23rd\, 30th\nFebruary: 6th\, 13th
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-for-children-middle-grade-8-12-years-old/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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SUMMARY:Write Your Memoir – Beginners Course
DESCRIPTION:Memoir is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. We can all write about our lives. \n\n\n\n\nHave you been thinking about writing your memoir for some time? Have you made a start but are now struggling to make progress? Would you like to receive warm support\, guidance and inspiration so that you can make headway with your memoir? \nJoin me on this six-month course where you’ll learn all the key components of memoir writing. Through the study of published memoirs and writing exercises\, you’ll learn how to develop your ideas and improve and experiment with your writing style. You’ll find the right structure for your memoir and there will be no holding you back! \nPlaces are limited to eight so everyone (and their memoirs) are given a lot of attention.\nThe course outline and recommended reading will be sent once you’ve booked your place. If you’d like to have a chat first\, don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or call me on 07474 116771. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments.\nAugust 5th – £300\nOctober 5th £300\nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \nSESSION DATES \nThursdays: 14.00-15.30 \nSeptember: 18th\, 25th \nOctober: 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd \nNovember: 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 27th \nDecember: 4th\, 11th\, 18th \nJanuary: 15th\, 22nd\, 29th \nFebruary: 5th\, 12th \nExeter Phoenix \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/write-your-memoir-beginners-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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SUMMARY:Writing Sci-fi\, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction
DESCRIPTION:With Nick Hunt\, author of Red Smoking Mirror\, Outlandish and Where the Wild Winds Are  \nThis course is an introduction to writing imaginative and speculative fiction – from sci-fi and fantasy to alternate history. You will learn techniques for world-building and peopling different realities; imagining utopias\, dystopias and possible futures; how to write strong characters and structure your storyline; and how to make the worlds you create vivid and alive. \nFollowing in the footsteps of writers like Ursula K. Le Guin and Margaret Atwood\, we will examine how speculative writing plays a deeply subversive role\, destabilising ‘the way things are’ and allowing our imagination to break free of its bindings. Imagining different pasts\, and futures\, enables different presents. \nThe course will combine teaching and reading – with inspirations ranging from China Miéville\, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Octavia E. Butler to Alan Garner and William Golding – with writing exercises\, group discussions\, feedback and structured writing time. By the end of the six weeks\, you will have completed a solid beginning to a new story\, or deepened and expanded a work already in progress. Whether you are a published author or a curious beginner\, all you need is something to write on and your imagination. \nNick Hunt is the author of Red Smoking Mirror (Swift Press\, 2021)\, an alternate history set in 16th-century Mexico\, which was a finalist for the Edward Stanford Viking Award for Fiction with a Sense of Place. His non-fiction books include Outlandish\, Where the Wild Winds Are and Walking the Woods and the Water. \nHe has taught writing courses at the Arvon Foundation\, the University of Bristol\, Schumacher College and other institutions. He also works as an editor and a writing mentor. In September 2025 he will start a two-year placement as a Royal Literary Fellow at the University of Bristol. \nThursdays \n18th\, 25th Sept\, \n2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd Oct \n19.00-20.30 \nZoom
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-sci-fi-fantasy-and-speculative-fiction/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Six Week Course
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Screenwriting
DESCRIPTION:Have you got an idea for a Film\, TV drama or animation? \nHave you ever wondered how TV dramas get made and what goes into distilling drama into compelling\, revealing moments? \nIf you’re curious and would like to explore some of the key elements to writing drama for the screen\, then sign up for this Introduction to Screenwriting course. \nI’ll cover structure\, character\, dialogue and plot twists and get you started with fun and creative exercises. \nWe’ll look at the plethora of amazing TV that’s out there and dig into close readings of scripts to see how and why they’re working. \nStories are for everyone and never is that truer than in TV. If you have an interest in any of the above\, I’d love to work with you and help develop your ideas! \n\nClare Sumi is a British Japanese scriptwriter for TV & Film. As a core writer for Hollyoaks for two years\, she wrote multiple episodes. She was also a finalist in Film London’s Microwave with her film Glowed Up. It went on to be awarded two rounds of BFI Development Funding and is currently under option with Grama Films. Her work has also been featured on the stage as part of a series of shorts for Dim Sum Nights by New Earth Theatre. This won the Audience Choice award and toured nationally across the UK. She’s an alumnus of the Royal Court Studio Group & Unheard Voices Programme. Prior to this she worked for nearly a decade in Kids & Family Entertainment. As Lead Creative for KidZania London\, she led the activity design and fitout of a three-quarter sized city for kids. She’s also been a creative consultant for Wonderbly. Clare studied English Literature & Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia\, and received a distinction in MA Text and Performance from Kings College and RADA \n  \n\nFridays 10.30-12 \n19th\, 26th September\, \n3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th Oct \nZoom
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-screenwriting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Six Week Course
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SUMMARY:Advanced Write Your Novel Course
DESCRIPTION:This is an advanced course suitable for those who have taken the six-month novel course with Raw Writing or a comparable course. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments. \nAugust 5th – £300 \nOctober 5th £300 \nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \n  \n\n\n\nExeter Phoenix\nSESSION DATES\n\nFRIDAYS 14.00-15.30\n\nSeptember: 19th\, 26th\nOctober: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\nNovember: 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th\nDecember: 5th\, 12th\, 19th\nJanuary: 16th\, 23rd\, 30th\nFebruary: 6th\, 13th
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/advanced-write-your-novel-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
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SUMMARY:Writing Crime Fiction
DESCRIPTION:With its criminals\, cops\, and everything in between\, crime fiction is this country’s best-selling genre. But what makes it so popular? And why? \nWhat sets it apart from any other genre? And more importantly\, how can you write it? \nThis will be a course that covers character\, dialogue\, landscape and dramatic narrative. It will also involve group workshops with the writers presenting their works in progress for analysis and critique. It will also work as a writing support group\, encouraging the writers to talk to each other and celebrate/commiserate on how their work is going. Celebrate\, obviously.\nI will be there to guide and structure the writers’ work\, giving critiques and holding workshops\, utilising writing tools and exercises to keep the work coming along and the writers unblocked. We will also look at editing and reediting to make sure the finished work is in the best possible form by the end of the course.\nThe end result should be at least a sizeable chunk of a novel\, if not a completed one\, ready to take further. \n\nMartyn Waites was an actor before becoming a writer. He has been nominated for every major British crime fiction award and has written over twenty novels including the critically acclaimed Joe Donovan series\, Born Under Punches which won the Grand Prix du Roman Etranger and The White Room which was a Guardian best book of the year. His next novel\, The Other People\, will be coming out in April\, under the new name CB Everett. \n\nFRIDAYS 14.00-15.30 \nSeptember: 19th\, 26th\nOctober: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\nNovember: 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th\nDecember: 5th\, 12th\, 19th\nJanuary: 16th\, 23rd\, 30th\nFebruary: 6th\, 13th \n\n£900 or can pay in three instalments via Klarna at checkout
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-crime-fiction/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T120000
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SUMMARY:Poetry: Reading It and Writing It!
DESCRIPTION:3 MONTH COURSE \n\nNovember: 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th\nDecember: 2nd\, 9th\n\n10.30-12 \n In this course\, we will read poets of the twentieth century\, including the modernist poet T.S. Eliot (The Waste Land \, 1922) and move towards some important poets of the mid-century\, the period of Ted Hughes\, Philip Larkin\, and Sylvia Plath. \nMORE INFORMATION \nParticipants will be given the contents of each session in advance\, so you will have time to prepare; and there will be suggestions for extension reading for those who wish to build on what we have read together. Texts of shorter poems will be provided but editions will also be recommended so you can bring your own copies if you wish. Longer poems will be set as homework to give us time to discuss them in class. \nWe are all aiming to be better readers and better writers. The aim of this course is to help with those goals!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/poetry-reading-it-and-writing-it-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Three Month Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20250821T160643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T170128Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Challenge for January
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for writing inspiration to kick off 2026?\nDo you want to become a better writer?\nDo you want to establish a regular writing practice?\nDo you want to join a writing community and enjoy a weekly Zoom get-together where you can discuss your writing week? \nIf the answer to any of the above questions is ‘YES!’ then please sign up for the Raw Writing January 31 Day Challenge. \nThis is how it works: \nYou’ll receive your first Raw Writing prompt on Thursday 1st January.\nYou’ll be encouraged to set a timer for five minutes and then just write!\nThere’s no pressure to go beyond five minutes\, although if you want to write for longer\, go for it.\nYou’ll continue to receive a Raw Writing prompt every morning in January.\nRaw Writing will host optional live Zoom sessions each week (Sunday 4th\, 11th\, 18th and 25th\, 17.00-18.00) so you can come along and discuss your writing week with everyone else who signed up. \nWhen you write regularly\, you get better at it. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. The more we encourage ourselves to view the world differently\, think in new ways and create a discipline\, five minutes at a time\, the more inspired we’ll feel.\nSome of the best writing I’ve produced has been in response to writing prompts that initially made me feel deflated\, annoyed\, or uncomfortable!\nThis Raw Writing January Challenge gives you the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and experiment with your writing.\nYou will build a great portfolio of writing that you can then come back to and develop further.\nIt is just £30. This is a one-off payment for 31 days of writing prompts and the chance to attend four live Zoom sessions.\nIf you’d like to take part but find cost is a barrier\, there are some funded places available.\nI would love you to be part of this Raw Writing challenge and take your writing to the next level!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-challenge-for-january/
LOCATION:Online / Email
CATEGORIES:Monthly Writing Challenge
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20250930T104821Z
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UID:3811-1767954600-1767960000@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Screenwriting
DESCRIPTION:Have you got an idea for a Film\, TV drama or animation? \nHave you ever wondered how TV dramas get made and what goes into distilling drama into compelling\, revealing moments? \nIf you’re curious and would like to explore some of the key elements to writing drama for the screen\, then sign up for this Introduction to Screenwriting course. \nI’ll cover structure\, character\, dialogue and plot twists and get you started with fun and creative exercises. \nWe’ll look at the plethora of amazing TV that’s out there and dig into close readings of scripts to see how and why they’re working. \nStories are for everyone and never is that truer than in TV. If you have an interest in any of the above\, I’d love to work with you and help develop your ideas! \nClare Sumi is a British Japanese scriptwriter for TV & Film. As a core writer for Hollyoaks for two years\, she wrote multiple episodes. She was also a finalist in Film London’s Microwave with her film Glowed Up. It went on to be awarded two rounds of BFI Development Funding and is currently under option with Grama Films. Her work has also been featured on the stage as part of a series of shorts for Dim Sum Nights by New Earth Theatre. This won the Audience Choice award and toured nationally across the UK. She’s an alumnus of the Royal Court Studio Group & Unheard Voices Programme. Prior to this she worked for nearly a decade in Kids & Family Entertainment. As Lead Creative for KidZania London\, she led the activity design and fitout of a three-quarter sized city for kids. She’s also been a creative consultant for Wonderbly. Clare studied English Literature & Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia\, and received a distinction in MA Text and Performance from Kings College and RADA \n\n  \n\nFridays 10.30-12 \nStarting from the 9th / 16th / 23rd / 30th Jan \nZoom
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-screenwriting-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T120000
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Pick and Mix Course
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with different forms\, including the short story\, mindful writing and memoir. This four-week course has been designed so you can try out a variety of types of writing and have a great time while doing so! \nCarla Jenkins is the founder of Raw Writing and an award-winning writer and teacher. Her debut novel\, Fifty Minutes\, was published by Hachette in May 2024. Her second novel is due for publication in the summer of 2027. \n10.30-12  Saturday 10th\, 17th\, 24th and 31st  January
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-pick-and-mix-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20250912T175621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T180059Z
UID:3707-1768053600-1768059000@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Raw Writing Pick and Mix Course
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with different forms\, including the short story\, mindful writing and memoir. This four-week course has been designed so you can try out a variety of types of writing and have a great time while doing so! \nCarla Jenkins is the founder of Raw Writing and an award-winning writer and teacher. Her debut novel\, Fifty Minutes\, was published by Hachette in May 2024. Her second novel is due for publication in the summer of 2027. \n14.00-15.30       Saturday 10th\, 17th\, 24th and 31st  January
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-pick-and-mix-course-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20251216T175651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T175651Z
UID:4085-1768060800-1768066200@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Raw Writing Pick and Mix Course
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with different forms\, including the short story\, mindful writing and memoir. This four-week course has been designed so you can try out a variety of types of writing and have a great time while doing so! \nCarla Jenkins is the founder of Raw Writing and an award-winning writer and teacher. Her debut novel\, Fifty Minutes\, was published by Hachette in May 2024. Her second novel is due for publication in the summer of 2027. \n16.00-17.30      Saturday 10th\, 17th\, 24th and 31st  January
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-pick-and-mix-course-3/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T153000
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CREATED:20250912T180145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T163042Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Poetry
DESCRIPTION:14.00-15.30      Monday January 12th\, 19th\, 26th and 2nd Feb \nFrom ancient epic to modern lyrics\, humans have expressed their most important experiences in the form of poems. So reading and writing poetry expands our understanding of different times and cultures and helps us think about what it means to be human. This introductory course will give you the keys to understanding and appreciating poems from different times and places. We’ll look at how poets use sound\, form and imagery to create meaning\, and exercise our own skills of interpretation and imagination. Introduction to Poetry is designed above all to enhance your confidence and enjoyment as a reader of poems and provide ideas which will help you in your own writing. No experience necessary\, nervous readers especially welcome! \nMalcolm Hebron has a doctorate in English Literature from Oxford and\, for many years\, taught at Winchester College. He has written academic books and articles and is the author of How to Read a Poem (Connell Guides).
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-poetry/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T163049Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Poetry - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:17.30-19.00     Monday January 12th\, 19th\, 26th and 2nd Feb \nFrom ancient epic to modern lyrics\, humans have expressed their most important experiences in the form of poems. So reading and writing poetry expands our understanding of different times and cultures and helps us think about what it means to be human. This introductory course will give you the keys to understanding and appreciating poems from different times and places. We’ll look at how poets use sound\, form and imagery to create meaning\, and exercise our own skills of interpretation and imagination. Introduction to Poetry is designed above all to enhance your confidence and enjoyment as a reader of poems and provide ideas which will help you in your own writing. No experience necessary\, nervous readers especially welcome! \nMalcolm Hebron has a doctorate in English Literature from Oxford and\, for many years\, taught at Winchester College. He has written academic books and articles and is the author of How to Read a Poem (Connell Guides).
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-poetry-zoom/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20250912T180640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T163508Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Writing for Children (Adult Course)
DESCRIPTION:17.30-19.00       Monday 12th\, 19th\, 26th January and 2nd Feb \nWhy write for children? There are many reasons\, but one of the most profound is undoubtedly the one espoused by C.S. Lewis\, author of ‘The Lion\, the Witch and the Wardrobe’: \n‘Where the children’s story is simply the right form for what the author has to say\, then of course readers who want to hear that will read the story or re-read it\, at any age.’ \nChildren’s fiction is boundless. A quick visit to your local bookshop or library will reveal the vast range of people\, places\, and situations encapsulated in children’s books. Adventure can happen to anyone\, at any time\, anywhere. Wherever your imagination takes you is where you’ll find a story. \nFurthermore\, your story is for everyone. No matter how young or old\, your book can be read and enjoyed. That is why children’s books dominate lists of the nation’s favourite books\, and this is an opportunity every writer should relish. The children’s author writes with a range of readers in mind: the child reading under their sheets late at night\, the parent reading a bedtime story\, the teacher seeking to zest up the curriculum with an exciting historical narrative. \nThis can feel intimidating. Who can compete with the likes of Roald Dahl\, JK Rowling\, Michael Morpurgo\, and Katherine Rundell? The answer is simple: you can. Every great author started with an idea and a blank piece of paper. If you have both of these things\, you\, too\, can write the next great children’s classic. \nABOUT THE TUTOR \nAdam Shackleton is a writer with a keen interest in developing creative talent. He holds a BA Honours in English Literature and an MA with Distinction\, both from the University of Exeter. Adam was awarded a Dean’s Commendation for the quality of his written work\, earning a distinction in every module of his Master’s course. \nHe read his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Cambridge\, and went on to teach for a decade in the United Kingdom and internationally\, specialising in reading and writing. Adam has completed numerous creative writing courses with Curtis Brown and Raw Writing. He has also been published in his role as a commentator on politics and social affairs. Adam is currently working on a commission for a charity to write a middle-grade novel and a picture book for younger readers. He looks forward to publishing both in 2026 to coincide with the charity’s anniversary celebrations.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-writing-for-children-adult-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181332Z
UID:3746-1768244400-1768249800@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Comedy Writing - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Monday 12th 19th\, 26th Jan and 2nd Feb   19.00-20.30 \nComedy is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s toolkit\, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually is that makes something funny? How do you know if your writing is going to make people laugh? Where’s the line between comic and tragic characters\, and\, most importantly\, can comedy even be taught? (Let’s hope so.) \nWhile good comedy can feel effortless\, there’s plenty of hard work going on behind the scenes to make it look that way. This course will give you an introduction to some of the basic techniques of comedy writing\, from creating relatable yet flawed characters to getting to grips with punchlines and… \n…wait for it… \n…timing. \n(I’ll get my coat.) \nJo Middleton is the author of three comedy novels\, having been first approached by Penguin in 2019 on the back of her comedy lifestyle and parenting blog. She hosted the comedy podcast It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with friend and fellow comic writer Gill Sims and was the host of Gill’s two-month theatre tour – Tits\, Gits and Little Sh*ts – in 2022
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-comedy-writing-zoom/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20251008T171131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T215723Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry: Reading It and Writing It!
DESCRIPTION:3 MONTH COURSE \n\nJanuary: 13th\, 20th\, 27th\nFebruary: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\n\n10.30-12 \nIn this course\, we follow modern poetry from the late twentieth century to today. We’ll also be able to see how contemporary poetry has been shaped and influenced by the past\, while reflecting its own time. \nMORE INFORMATION \nParticipants will be given the contents of each session in advance\, so you will have time to prepare; and there will be suggestions for extension reading for those who wish to build on what we have read together. Texts of shorter poems will be provided but editions will also be recommended so you can bring your own copies if you wish. Longer poems will be set as homework to give us time to discuss them in class. \nWe are all aiming to be better readers and better writers. The aim of this course is to help with those goals!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/poetry-reading-it-and-writing-it-3/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Three Month Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20250912T181108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181108Z
UID:3742-1768386600-1768392000@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Comedy Writing
DESCRIPTION:10.30-12   Wednesday  14th\, 21st\, 28th January and 4th Feb \nComedy is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s toolkit\, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually is that makes something funny? How do you know if your writing is going to make people laugh? Where’s the line between comic and tragic characters\, and\, most importantly\, can comedy even be taught? (Let’s hope so.) \nWhile good comedy can feel effortless\, there’s plenty of hard work going on behind the scenes to make it look that way. This course will give you an introduction to some of the basic techniques of comedy writing\, from creating relatable yet flawed characters to getting to grips with punchlines and… \n…wait for it… \n…timing. \n(I’ll get my coat.) \nJo Middleton is the author of three comedy novels\, having been first approached by Penguin in 2019 on the back of her comedy lifestyle and parenting blog. She hosted the comedy podcast It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with friend and fellow comic writer Gill Sims and was the host of Gill’s two-month theatre tour – Tits\, Gits and Little Sh*ts – in 2022
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-comedy-writing/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20250930T102352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T102650Z
UID:3805-1768399200-1768406400@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Playwriting
DESCRIPTION:This exciting six-week course gives writers the opportunity to learn different approaches to playwriting whilst preparing their own short play\, which will be performed by actors at the Exeter Barnfield Theatre on the evening of the final week (details to be confirmed). \nSession Dates\nWednesdays\, 2pm – 4pm \nWed 14 Jan\nWed 21 Jan\nWed 28 Jan\nWed 04 Feb\nWed 11 Feb\nTBC
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-playwriting/
CATEGORIES:Six Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T190000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Horror Fiction
DESCRIPTION:What makes us shiver? What makes our skin crawl? What\, more to the point\, makes the reader shiver? It’s not just about ghosts\, demonic possession\, serial killers\, pleasure-seeking immortals with pins stuck in their heads\, weird little unblinking kids with posh accents\, and unknowable amoral beings from the voids between the stars (though those things are part of horror\, to be sure). Horror is everywhere. Sometimes subtle\, sometimes not. Sometimes the monsters are\, well\, monsters. And sometimes the ‘monsters’ are a cruel father\, a cruel system\, a cruel situation. \nWhy are two stories\, both set pretty much in a single room (Stephen King’s ‘1408’\, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’\, published in 1892) so unsettling\, so freaky? Why do they linger? \nWith a focus on short stories\, this four-week course will look at just what horror fiction is\, and how to write the best horror fiction we can. \nWednesdays \n17.30-19.00  14th\,21st\,28th Jan\, 4th Feb
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-horror-fiction/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
CREATED:20251008T165244Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Poetry: Reinvigorate your Practice
DESCRIPTION:A series of generative workshops that are geared towards writers looking either to start writing poetry or reinvigorate their practice. The sessions will include writing exercises\, readings\, and critique. \nThursday 15th\, 22nd\, 29th Jan and 6th Feb 17:30 – 19:00.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-poetry-reinvigorate-your-practice/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142957
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SUMMARY:Poetry Now! with Malcolm Hebron (Tuesdays 10.30-12)
DESCRIPTION:In this eight-week course between March > May\, we’ll explore the contemporary poetry scene in the UK\, Ireland and America. \nThe diversity of voices at work today is exciting\, at times overwhelming. We’ll sample writing from the T S Eliot and Forward Prizes\, scan the poetry magazines and podcasts and sharpen our reading and writing skills as we tune into new voices\, styles and forms. \nDoes modern poetry deserve its reputation for difficulty? Who is telling us stories in verse that we need to listen to? \nAuthors are yet to be decided but possible names include; Anne Carson\, Vidyan Ravinthiran\, Ada Limón\, Karen Solie\, Isabelle Baafi\, Jorie Graham\, Catherine-Esther Cowie\, Jason Allen-Paisant. \nSuitable for beginners. Newcomers to Raw Writing courses very welcome! \nTuesdays 10.30-12.00; \nMarch* -10th\, 17th\, 24th\nApril* – 14th\, 21st  28th\nMay* – 5th\, 12th \n*(no sessions 31st March\, and 7th April).
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/poetry-now-with-malcolm-hebron-mondays-14-00-15-30-or-tuesdays-10-30-12/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Eight Week Course
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