We show the group how to read between the lines and understand a selection of short texts from classic literature. They will be drawing the characters, writing their own extremely long sentences and poems – all in an effort to engage them in poetry and prose, which may seem difficult at first. (We didn’t want to call this a comprehension [read more…]
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Crime Writing Three-Day Workshop
We show the group how to set up a crime and leave clues for their detective to solve. This process requires them to carefully plot their stories, dropping clues and red herrings to their readers and working out how their criminal set out to commit the crime. It involves thinking of the character’s motive and hooking the reader into their [read more…]
Crime Writing Two-Day Workshop
We show the group how to set up a crime and leave clues for their detective to solve. This process requires them to carefully plot their stories, dropping clues and red herrings to their readers and working out how their criminal set out to commit the crime. It involves thinking of the character’s motive and hooking the reader into their [read more…]
Derby Young Writers
Are you 12-18 years old with a rich imagination and a love of words? No matter if you’ve been writing for years, weeks, or if you just want to get started, Derby Young Writers is a space where you can explore, share and be inspired in any and all kinds of writing, from stories to blogs, poetry to plays, fantasy [read more…]
Grimm & Co. Takeover!
Presented with Manchester Literature Festival, Grimm & Co are inviting you into their magical world to unleash your imagination. Take part in immersive activities designed to spark creativity and empower writing. Including interactive storytelling, wand crafting and spell writing, brewing up and designing the recipe for your own magical potion! Each time slot includes all 3 activities. Tickets: manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk
The Write Time: FREE writing workshop programme for 11-to-14 year olds
An intensive three-day creative writing workshop programme for 11-to-14 year olds This summer, we are inviting children and young people to participate in a programme of fun, interactive, and innovative workshops that will see them creating amazing writing that will be featured in either a Grimm & Co annual ,or a Grimm & Co calendar! During this workshop programme, which [read more…]
The Write Time: FREE writing workshop programme for 7-to-10 year olds
A fun-packed three-day writing workshop programme for 7-to-10 year olds This summer, we are inviting children and young people to participate in a programme of fun, interactive, and innovative workshops that will see them creating amazing writing that will be featured in either a Grimm & Co annual ,or a Grimm & Co calendar! During this workshop programme, which will [read more…]
Time to Write: Creative Writing Workshop for (14–17 Year-Olds)
Poetry with Claire Reiderman This two-hour workshop offers young people aged 14 – 17 years the time to explore their writing skills through fun, engaging prompts and activities – whether it’s poetry, prose or any other kind of writing they wish to develop! They will then have some uninterrupted time to get words onto the page with the support of [read more…]
Time to Write: Creative Writing Workshop for (14–17 Year-Olds)
Character and Characterisation with Khal Botterill This two-hour workshop offers young people aged 14 – 17 years the time to explore their writing skills through fun, engaging prompts and activities – whether it’s poetry, prose or any other kind of writing they wish to develop! They will then have some uninterrupted time to get words onto the page with the [read more…]
Time to Write: Creative Writing Workshop for (14–17 Year-Olds)
Writing from Life with Daisy Henwood This two-hour workshop offers young people aged 14 – 17 years the time to explore their writing skills through fun, engaging prompts and activities – whether it’s poetry, prose or any other kind of writing they wish to develop! They will then have some uninterrupted time to get words onto the page with the [read more…]