In our ever busy, fast paced, screen filled world we need an outlet for “just” everyday life. To release stress, to declutter our minds and experience some slow living magic! This can be done with the Creative Journalling of words and pictures. The owner of Be the Bear Creative has set up these workshops to achieve just that. What does [read more…]
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Nature for Wellbeing – nature writing workshop
Learn evidence-based ways to connect with nature to boost wellbeing! Unlock your creativity and develop skills in expressive nature writing! Did you know by reconnecting with nature you can positively impact both your physical and mental health? Join us at the stunning Folly Farm Centre and Nature Reserve to learn more about the proven benefits of ‘nature connectedness’ and evidence-based [read more…]
WRITING FOR SUCCESS
Words. They’re your most valuable currency. But how do you use them to make your organisation efficient, effective and exceptional? This intensive half-day workshop will show you how. WHO WILL LEAD THE WORKSHOP? Dr Rachel Bentham Rachel Bentham is a professional writer and tutor who has run workshops for the BBC, Creative Youth Network, Bristol and Nottingham Councils, and many [read more…]
Awaken the Writer in You – Creative Writing & Mindfulness Workshop
On this workshop you will learn how to: Refresh your creativity Bring more life to your writing Feel more confident as a writer Develop your powers of expression Harness your capacity to focus so that you write more Overcome barriers to writing Celebrate and share your creative strengths Mindfulness involves paying attention to life in the present moment, with curiosity [read more…]
Playwriting workshop: Structure
Free Playwriting Workshop: Structure Chris Foxon of the multi-award-winning Papatango Theatre Company will lead this session on structuring plays, exploring how to shape theatrical stories with rhythm and narrative control. Papatango run free opportunities to launch new playwrights, who have gone on to win BAFTA, OffWestEnd, Royal National Theatre and Alfred Fagon awards. New plays developed or produced by Papatango [read more…]
Playwriting Workshop: Dialogue and subtext
Free Playwriting Workshop: Dialogue and Subtext Writing natural dialogue which grips an audience and builds tension through implication and subtext is at the heart of good playwriting. Join the multi-award-winning Papatango’s Chris Foxon to explore dialogue and subtext. Papatango run free opportunities to launch new playwrights, who have gone on to win BAFTA, OffWestEnd, Royal National Theatre and Alfred Fagon [read more…]
Manchester Literature Festival
Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) began trading in 2006 and was built on the legacy of its successful predecessor, Manchester Poetry Festival. MLF provides unique and imaginative opportunities for audiences to experience high quality live literature via an annual festival format and associated project activities. Our main objectives are: to showcase the very best in contemporary writing from across the world [read more…]
Leicester Writers’ Club Summer Open Evenings
Do you want: 1. constructive and professional feedback on your work-in-progress? 2. to meet other writers to discuss markets, writing tips and news? 3. to join a friendly group of professional and semi-professional writers? 4. all of the above? Come along to Leicester Writers’ Club Summer Open Evenings where you can get a taster of how the club works, meet [read more…]
Summer Writing Workshop Weekend
With guest talks and workshops from science-fiction and thriller author Dan Godfrey, historical fiction novelist Clare Harvey, acclaimed crime author Roz Watkins and more. Develop new ideas, get feedback and glean advice from established authors. Offering a weekend filled with lively writing activities, steered along by QUAD literature officer Alex Davis, this will be two days to inform and inspire [read more…]
Character Development with Lesley Parr
This interactive workshop offers the opportunity to create interesting, engaging characters. Using writing tips and practical activities, Lesley will help you develop characters that readers will want to spend time with. Informal, fun and suitable for writers of all levels of experience. Lesley Parr is a writer, primary school teacher and graduate of the acclaimed MA in Writing For Young [read more…]