Creative Writing for Beginners

Diane Chandler won The People's Book Prize for Fiction 2016 with her debut novel, The Road to Donetsk, about an idealistic overseas aid worker in Ukraine just after the fall of communism. Her second novel, Moondance, is about a couple very much in love who struggle to conceive. Her third novel, Only Human, is a family saga set in West London. She is published by Blackbird Digital Books, which is headed up by Stephanie Zia, a former BBC production assistant who is herself a published author.

Diane Chandler

EVER FANCIED CREATIVE WRITING?
Prize-winning author, Diane Chandler, and her publisher, Stephanie Zia of Blackbird Digital Books, are continuing their series of Creative Writing Workshops for Beginners in Chiswick. Next one Tuesday 21st January 2020 10am - 1pm. How do you create great characters? How do you begin to plot a page-turner? How can you use your senses to bring your writing to life? Come along and unleash your imagination during an exhilarating morning of simple and fun creative writing exercises in a safe and supportive setting around my kitchen table. Maximum 8 people. Join in or just listen – no pressure to share. 
Cost £40 includes limitless coffee and homemade brownies.
Some recent feedback:
"An absolutely brilliant course! Concise, clear and full of humour."
"Exceeded my expectations.. cosy, intimate, yet professionally run."
"I booked it as a treat for myself, and what a treat it was!"
"Perfect for someone taking baby steps in creative writing"
"For the first time I understand the difference between Show and Tell"
"The most exhilarating three hours I've spent in a long while."
"You both created a nurturing, productive and inclusive environment... though you made it seem effortless it was an extremely well-planned and considered workshop and I learnt a lot whilst thoroughly enjoying myself, which is rare"
"Friendly and welcoming atmosphere... no pressure to share"
"Thank you for a fantastic and comprehensive beginners' course on creative writing. It was wonderful."
"Such a fab workshop, so much fun! Look forward to the follow-up."
"Became aware that I have more imagination than I thought, an extraordinary discovery. Felt safe to share."
"I'm going straight to the coffee shop to start writing!"
"Great way to get those creative juices flowing"
"Inspired me to write again"
"Eye-opening and inspirational morning ... worth every moment"
"Enjoyed the playfulness of it"

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