Tuesday 29th July 17.30-19.00 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. Come and meet Adam Shackleton, the course tutor and he’ll provide you with some exciting writing […]

Thursday 31st July 14.00-15.30 Have you started writing a novel and then abandoned it because you were stuck? Perhaps you’ve made it to the end of a first novel or many novels, but are looking to supercharge your writing and take it to the next level... This is a free session for anyone who is […]

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? What sets it apart from any other genre? And more importantly, how can you write it? Bestselling, award-winning novelist Martyn Waites would love to meet you at this free taster session. Why […]

Have you got an idea for a Film, TV drama or animation? Have you ever wondered how TV dramas get made and what goes into distilling drama into compelling, revealing moments? If you’re curious and would like to explore some of the key elements to writing drama for the screen, then sign up for this […]

Are you interested in writing imaginative and speculative fiction? On this six-week Zoom course, award winning writer Nick Hunt will teach you 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. […]

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? What sets it apart from any other genre? And more importantly, how can you write it? Bestselling, award-winning novelist Martyn Waites would love to meet you at this free taster session. Why […]

10.30-12   Tuesday 26th August 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. Come and meet Adam Shackleton, the course tutor and he’ll provide you with some exciting […]

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 […]

Thursday 28th August 10.30-12 Thinking about writing your memoir? Come and meet founder of Raw Writing, author and teacher, Carla Jenkins and she’ll answer any questions you might have. This is a free session for anyone who is considering the Raw Writing Beginners Memoir course starting in September. https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/write-your-memoir-beginners-course/   There will be some short […]

14.00-15.30   Thursday 28th August Riddle me this... In 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 […]

Friday 29th August    14.00-15.30 Thinking 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. This is a free session for anyone who is considering the Raw Writing Beginners Novel course starting in September. https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/start-writing-your-novel-course-530pm/ There will be some short […]