The Novel Intensive

The Novel Intensive

A one-day workshop for writers

By WriteClub

Date and time

Location

Design West

16 Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Ready to dive deep into your novel? To finally get started on that idea that's been rattling around in your head? Or are you set to kickstart a brand new story?

The Novel Intensive is a focused, energising one-day workshop for fiction writers who want to shape their story, strengthen their craft, and build serious momentum. Whether you’re stuck in the middle of a draft, starting fresh, or circling a half-finished idea, this day is designed to move your writing forward with clarity and confidence.

💡 What you’ll get:

  • Story structure: Learn a simple framework to shape your novel and help you get your ducks in a row
  • Character development: Explore compelling, layered characters from literary and contemporary novels and develop tools to bring your own fictional folk to life
  • Conflicts & paradox: Inject tension that drives your story and pin down the paradox at the heart of your work
  • Dialogue that flies: Make your characters speak with purpose and personality
  • Pitching to agents: Understand what makes a strong pitch — and how to position your book

🎯 Who is this workshop for:

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Writers working on a novel (also suitable for memoirs)
  • Writers who’ve started a draft but lost momentum
  • Anyone ready to get serious about fiction (no previous course required!)

🎁 What makes it special:

  • Practical, hands-on sessions
  • A warm, supportive environment for creative risk-taking
  • Proven techniques from an award winning writer and experienced book-coach
  • Leave with tools, insight — and a clearer sense of where your book is going

Includes post-workshop group coaching call on Zoom and discounted 1-1 online mentoring sessions.

🔗 Let’s get your manuscript moving

Places are limited to 20. Give your book the love it deserves!

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WriteClub

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All writers welcome.

FAQ

Is it an actual club? Like, do I get a badge? Not really. Though there is a community of WriteClubbers who regularly come to workshops both online and in real life. WriteClub offers workshops to help you get words down on the page, to help you deal with procrastination and to get feedback on your work.

What if I haven't written anything before? Well, that's probably not true - we've all written stuff at some point. Basically we're here to create a space for you to get words out. It doesn't matter where you are with your writing. Perhaps you're half way through a second novel. Perhaps you haven't written more than a shopping list in years. Wherever you're at, we'll have a session to suit you.

I really want to work one-to-one rather than in a group. Can I do that? Sure. Pop us an email at hellowriteclub@gmail.com and we'll arrange a time to chat about our mentoring packages.

Who leads the sessions? Workshops are mostly led by WriteClubber-in-chief, Alison Powell. She's been running writing workshops forever (seriously, she even used to get her primary school friends writing stories...) and established WriteClub in 2016. She supports new and established writers and runs regular workshops on all aspects of the writing craft. She is an award winning writer, published in various anthologies and magazines and holds an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa.

She has years of experience as a secondary English & Drama teacher and is also a fully fledged INLPTA certified Master Practitioner of NLP and coaching. She is an active member of NAWE and a channel partner with Paper Nations.

She believes that everyone has the right to express themselves in writing and runs all her sessions with a positive approach and a genuine passion for helping people set their words free. Her love of poetry and story, along with her enthusiasm for helping people find the best in themselves are reflected in her lively, welcoming and open presentation style. She promises to do her very best to ensure you find the support you need to make your writing feel wonderful.

 

From £81.96
Sep 6 · 9:30 AM GMT+1