If you are under 18 or looking for events for whole families, head to What’s On for Young People.
Starting to Write
If you want to write creatively, but aren’t sure where to start, this course will give you the tools and confidence to get you past that challenging blank page. We’ll begin at the source – inspiration – and travel through the alchemical life of an idea to the moment it reaches its readers. We’ll ask what makes a poem a [read more...]
Narrative Non-Fiction
Two of the most difficult things to master in non-fiction are voice and structure. During this week we will help you to find authentic ways to articulate your story, rooted in your commitments and experiences as much as your knowledge and research. What role does quotation play in longform non-fiction, and how can the words of others, from interviewees to [read more...]
Writing Short Fiction, with Catherine Smith
Do you enjoy reading short stories …and would you like to write them? In this six-week course, we’ll explore how a short story – ‘The art of the glimpse’ – can begin with a dream, a memory, a single image, a fragment of overheard conversation….and we’ll look at how to structure, plot and edit them so that they’re small but [read more...]
Creative Writing Group
at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!
Intro to Screenwriting One Day June
At the end of the day you will understand the basics of structure, character, dialogue, and will never watch a film the same way again. Our Intensive One Day Introduction to Scriptwriting for Screen is designed for new writers wanting to get started with writing for the big or small screen. Have you ever thought while watching a film ” [read more...]
Editing a Novel
Are you close to finishing a manuscript? Maybe you’re stuck, or looking at a manuscript that somehow still doesn’t work? This course, led by a novelist and an editor, will guide you through the necessary re-writing, re-thinking and revision from the beginning to the end of your novel. We’ll also help you to understand the process of publication, from submission [read more...]
Writing Retreat With Walking
‘It is not down on any map; true places never are’ (Melville). An experiential week including idiosyncratic map-making, literary walks and personal songlines. Each morning will be spent on guided walks exploring local landscapes of woods, moors and rivers, with a focus on mapping from different perspectives. The rest of the day will be for the creation, through your own [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
Creative Writing Group
at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!
The Write Place One Day Writing Retreat
It's hard to find time to write every day. So TheWriteDay is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. Once a month, we get together to write our socks off for the whole day.
Creative Writing at Eccleston Library
This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination...
Creative Writing (Eccleston)
Eccleston Library every third Monday of the month This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination... This event is free, no ticket required.
Kent & Sussex Poetry Society Reading & Open Mic Night
Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March [read more...]
Creative Writing Group
at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!
Adlington Writing Group (Adlington)
Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. We meet every [read more...]
Creative Writing with the Ormskirk Writers (Ormskirk)
Ormskirk Library every 3rd Thursday of the month Join members of the Ormskirk Writers' & Literary Society for a friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Refreshments are provided. This event is free, no ticket required.
Flash Fiction Festival
The Festival, which was shortlisted in the Best Literary Festival category of the UK’s Saboteur Awards in 2019, is for beginning and experienced writers who want to learn more about flash fiction – an exciting and continually emerging short-short form of prose, growing in popularity around the world. Come and be inspired by leading flash fiction practitioners from the UK, [read more...]
Poetry Appreciation Group
Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
Script Writers Meet
Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.
Creative Writing Group
at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!
Telling Tales and Spinning Yarns – Story Telling Master Class
Focusing on the folklore and fairy tales of Europe, this masterclass explores the rudiments of storytelling and uncovers ways in which we can become exponents of the oral tradition. Led by experienced storyteller, Chris Brooks, the day promises to enchant, entertain and challenge in the best possible way.
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
The Write Place One Day Writing Retreat
It's hard to find time to write every day. So TheWriteDay is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. Once a month, we get together to write our socks off for the whole day.
Adlington Writing Group (Adlington)
Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. We meet every [read more...]
Kent & Sussex Poetry Society Reading & Open Mic Night
Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
Crafting characters
This workshop is designed for writers who are looking for techniques to challenge and create strong and dynamic characters. This practical writing workshop will give you tools to craft their inner conflict This session will allow you to revisit your characters to identify their dramatic functions in your plot and approaches to make them come to life on the page. [read more...]
What’s Your Story? Let’s work it out
Structuring your script. Working through the beats and identifying the core of the narrative. Plotting exercise, breaking the story down and finding methods that help you get the story out of your head and onto the page.
Intro to Radio 10:30-13:30
When writing for radio you literally start with nothing, no visuals - no sound so where do you start? This one-off session will introduce you to: - Principles of strong active dialogue - Characters that not only speak to us but let us inside their worlds - Creating kinetic scenes - Painting pictures with action. The session will get you [read more...]
The Write Place One Day Writing Retreat
It's hard to find time to write every day. So TheWriteDay is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. Once a month, we get together to write our socks off for the whole day.
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
Adlington Writing Group (Adlington)
Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. We meet every [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
The Write Place One Day Writing Retreat
It's hard to find time to write every day. So TheWriteDay is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. Once a month, we get together to write our socks off for the whole day.
Adlington Writing Group (Adlington)
Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. We meet every [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
The Write Place One Day Writing Retreat
It's hard to find time to write every day. So TheWriteDay is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. Once a month, we get together to write our socks off for the whole day.
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
Adlington Writing Group (Adlington)
Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. We meet every [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
The Write Place One Day Writing Retreat
It's hard to find time to write every day. So TheWriteDay is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. Once a month, we get together to write our socks off for the whole day.
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
Adlington Writing Group (Adlington)
Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. We meet every [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]
The Write Place One Day Writing Retreat
It's hard to find time to write every day. So TheWriteDay is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. Once a month, we get together to write our socks off for the whole day.
Adlington Writing Group (Adlington)
Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. We meet every [read more...]
Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You [read more...]