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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: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: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: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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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/
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