“The scariest moment is always just before you start. After that, things can only get better.” Stephen King

Get Writing is our core course that’s all about encouraging you to overcome the blocks, put pen to paper and develop your own creative writing. Each week we look at an aspect of the craft that will help you to express your ideas, memories and stories on the page.

Exercises in class and to try at home will give you a chance to put theory into practice and you’ll have an opportunity to share your work, if you wish, in a friendly, supportive and constructive environment.

Why do this course now?

Creative writing can be one of the best ways to give you imagination wings. What better way to escape lockdown than through the imagination? And you’ll get to make some new writing friends in the process!

Duration: 2 hours per week for 8-weeks.

Where: Courses are taught online, remotely using Zoom. This means that we can be wherever you are! And don’t worry if you’re not tech savvy – full instructions will be provided.

Cost: £140 for 8-week course

When: Daytimes (Tuesdays 1 – 3pm) Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

I’ve really enjoyed this course – especially the practical elements within each session, where procrastination was not available to me… The main thing was – I did get writing and managed all the set homework and it has opened my eyes to a variety of styles and methods.

Facilitator: Andrew L Reynolds

“It’s none of their business that you have to learn how to write. Let them think you were born that way.” Ernest Hemingway