This is a BRAND NEW GROUP on Friday mornings, following a tried and tested formula from the Thursday morning group which has been running for five years and has been full for a while.

There will be ideas and suggestions for topics to write on at home and writing techniques to practice. There will also be time for sharing your writing (if you want to) and a chance for gentle, encouraging feedback on your work.

There will be space for a maximum of 8 people.

Dates are (all workshops are 10-12noon):

15 January

22 January

29 January

5 February

12 February

These workshops are for you if you:
— have always wanted to write but don’t know where to start
— want to practice different writing techniques
— want to explore ideas for writing
— could do with some help bringing your writing alive.

I will share techniques, tools and tips to help:
— your writing flow
— bring your writing alive
— create a writing habit
— you understand what works well in a piece of writing
— experiment with language
— you feel part of a writing community.

There will be plenty of:
— fun exercises, writing together and reading out (if you feel comfortable)
— suggestions of things to try in-between the weekly sessions
— a toolkit of ideas, resources and exercises you can return to at home on a password protected web page
— gentle guidance as you gain confidence in your writing.

What to bring:
Paper, pens and a willingness to try new things.

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Workshops are run by Mel Parks, MA in Creative Writing (with distinction), published and experienced freelance writer, NAWE member, fully insured.