Zoom workshops for writers

I've never done it before! I'm doing it now!

Would you like to learn more about writing, from the comfort of your own pyjamas?

Do you love the idea of going away to write, but know that finding the time and the money is impossible right now?

Are books, articles and webinars about writing fine as far as they go - but not quite enough?

Then hooray! You are in the right place!

For the first time, I’m going to be running online writing workshops.

I’m starting simply.

In July, I’m offering two workshops for fiction writers.

One is one on plot and story: what they are, where you find them, how you make them behave.

The other is on characters: getting them up and breathing, making them drive action, ensuring that readers cannot stop thinking about them.

Essentially, I’m going to share all of the things I learned the hard way about writing, or wish someone had told me earlier.

My workshops are centred around the people who attend. I try to make learning enjoyable. I promise I will always be professional and kind, and do my best to create an online space in which you can feel confident, seen and heard.

The workshops cost £40+VAT each (so £48) and last two hours. The groups will be small and there will be time to discuss and wrangle your current project, whether that’s the possibility of an idea or a novel you’ve been writing for a decade. You’ll leave with tools and ideas designed to help your work to progress.

There are three possible dates for each. Click the links below, choose your date, fill in your name and email address, and we’ll go from there. I’ve tried to choose dates that will be accessible for most time zones.

For the plot workshop, click here

For the character workshop, click here

Small print (except that I’m not going to make it small, because my eyes are almost 54 years old, but I will put it in italics because I am a pro): Your place is confirmed when I receive your payment. If you have to cancel I will do my best to resell your place and if I do I will refund your payment in full. If I have to cancel for any reason I will refund your money in full. Maximum group size is 6. Minimum group size is 3.