NAWE - National Association of Writers in Education

Creative Coaching With Sarah Lowes

2007-09-26T00:00:00

Doing well and want to reach the next level? Need help getting unblocked? Sarah Lowes is a creative coach. She helps writers with deadlines, writer's block, personal issues and enhanced creativity.

Claire Wingfield Editorial & Literary Services

2008-04-30T00:00:00

Claire Wingfield is a freelance writer, editor, and literary consultant who also works as a scout for London-based literary agency MBA Literary Agents.

Writing Ourselves Well Services

2010-09-14T00:00:00

Kate Evans is a writer and UKCP Accredited Relational Centred Counsellor. She offers a variety of services to writers.

Compass Points: Professional Development Planning and Coaching

2010-09-15T00:00:00

This year NAWE are expanding their one-to-one services. The popular professional development planning service will now be available by telephone, as well as face-to-face, and a telephone coaching service is introduced. These services are open to all writers.

Litfest Coaching for Writers

2011-01-11T00:00:00

Litfest offers a confidential professional development service, either face to face or over the phone.

Mary Crockett Editing Services for Writers

2011-09-13T00:00:00

Mary Crockett is an editor and proofreader based in Greater Manchester. She offers a full range of editing services to fiction and non-fiction writers — from proofreading to substantial editing and help with rewrites.

Writers’ Factory Feature Film Screenwriting

2011-12-07T00:00:00

This course is heavily workshop based and includes new thinking on the craft

Online Script Development

2011-12-07T00:00:00

This service consists of extremely practical and extensive online lessons

Workshops with Vicky Grut

2012-01-16T00:00:00

Including Capture New Characters, The Writer's Workout, Shaping Your Story and Writing from life with Alexei Sayle

Poetry Space Workshops

2012-02-15T00:00:00

Finding a Voice, Poetry Space Writing Retreat, and weekly writing for wellbeing group

Starting a Novel... and Finishing It Course

2012-03-23T00:00:00

This eight-week course looks in detail at the process of writing a novel

Introduction to Creative Writing

2012-03-23T00:00:00

The Quad's introduction to Creative Writing looks at writing for fun

The Poetry Fold: Strange Bedfellows II

2012-03-14T00:00:00

Six-week course running on Monday Evenings at Newcastle City Library

Reading to Write Workshop

2012-03-20T00:00:00

What does it mean to read as a writer? How can we grow as writers by reading great works?

The Artist’s Way

2012-03-26T00:00:00

Do you wish you were more creative? Do you find it hard to give your creativity the time and space it needs?

Fiction Masterclass: Planning a Novel

2012-01-24T00:00:00

The course aims to extend the skills of prose writers already engaged in writing a novel

Get Started, Keep Going

2012-02-14T00:00:00

A four session introduction to creative writing techniques for beginners and rusty writers

The Writing Space weekly workshops

2012-03-21T00:00:00

Places available for next term in ongoing group run by experienced writing tutor and coach, Judi Sissons

Creative Writing: Finding Inspiration

2012-04-04T00:00:00

This fun and inspiring creative five week writing course will encourage you to play with language and develop your writing skills

Story, Myth and Magic

2012-04-18T00:00:00

Creative Writing through Storytelling

Every Word Counts

2012-04-04T00:00:00

Learn how to write your own great short story, using writing toolkits to practise exercises and improve your craft

From Idea to Publication

2012-02-08T00:00:00

This eight-week creative writing course gives you the tools to discover your writing talent

WEA led writing courses

2012-04-24T00:00:00

They Eat Culture are hosting a series of WEA led writing courses on their Preston Guild theme: 'Preston: Past, Present and Future'

Creative Writes

2012-04-25T00:00:00

Join Nichola Charalambou for the new Creative Writes workshop programme

Writing Reviews for Publication

2012-04-11T00:00:00

These workshops look at the art of writing reviews to a professional standard

Writing Reviews for Publication

2012-03-21T00:00:00

These workshops look at the art of writing reviews to a professional standard

Writing for Self Discovery

2012-05-02T00:00:00

Summer growth: a course in self-discovery methods with a seasonal theme

Come with an idea, leave with a short story

2012-02-24T00:00:00

This stimulating course is ideal for writers looking to take their work to the next level

Goddess Tales

2012-04-18T00:00:00

Goddess stories from around the world

Writing for Self Discovery Summer Workshops

2012-04-10T00:00:00

These workshops will explore the importance of ritual in our lives. From private routines to ceremonial occasions... How and why do we observe rituals?

Write a Short Story: Five-week course

2012-03-21T00:00:00

This stimulating course is ideal for writers looking to take their work to the next level with a bestselling author

Developing Your Writing Skills

2012-02-15T00:00:00

The aim is that you arrive with an idea and, with our help and guidance, leave with a short story

Sunday Short Story Masterpiece Workshop

2012-03-20T00:00:00

What makes a short story a classic and how do you write one?

Envisioning the library of the Future, Workshops

2012-05-08T00:00:00

Arts Council England are holding workshops across the country to generate discussion on what the future of libraries should look like

Reading to Live Well Conference

2012-04-05T00:00:00

The conference will feature a number of acclaimed speakers exploring the links between shared reading and wellbeing

Discover Festival

2012-05-09T00:00:00

A weekend of science fiction, fantasy and horror

Contemporary Poetry and Source Conference

2012-04-24T00:00:00

Plenary speakers are Mark Ford, Peter Gizzi, David Herd, and Alice Oswald

Finding the Flow

2012-04-18T00:00:00

Creativity and Inspiration for Writers

Writing on Air - Writing Radio Drama

2012-03-07T00:00:00

What makes a good radio/audio play? How is a radio script different from a screenplay or a theatre script?

Writer’s Workshop: Keeping Your Writing Going

2012-04-24T00:00:00

Local professional writers will be presenting a workshop in four parts

The Sunday Write

2012-05-15T00:00:00

Ever thought about putting pen to paper, but didn’t know where to start?

Mendham Writers - Six Summer Evenings

2012-04-25T00:00:00

Writing workshops exploring the theme of Travel and the Journey in fiction and non-fiction with Brandon Robshaw

Arvon Starting to Write Residential Courses

2012-05-01T00:00:00

An Arvon Starting to Write course helps new writers find their voice

Writing at John Cabot University

2012-03-05T00:00:00

Workshops in Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, the Art of Literary Translation, and Reading Like a Writer

Write Your Self

2012-03-21T00:00:00

A six week course offering a range of autobiographical techniques for exploring personal subject matter

WYP New Writing Festival 2012

2012-05-09T00:00:00

You can join in by taking part in date night, a masterclass, an open platform or sending us a short piece of writing

Capital Theatre Festival

2012-04-24T00:00:00

Capital is a new theatre festival designed to nurture, celebrate and promote new writing talent in Birmingham

Mini Lit Festival

2012-05-08T00:00:00

Greenacre Writers are holding a Mini Lit Festival as part of the 'Trinity in May' Arts Festival

Write Around Town: A London Writing Adventure

2012-05-03T00:00:00

An exciting and practical writing workshop exploring ways of engaging with London through writing

Writers' Factory: Screenwriting Express!

2012-05-09T00:00:00

The express version of the introduction to screenwriting course is ideal for writers new to writing for the screen

Writers’ Room Children’s Fiction monthly workshops

2012-05-02T00:00:00

A series of workshops throughout the year which you can join and attend any time

Creative Writing for Self Discovery

2012-05-02T00:00:00

A day workshop on writing for self discovery and personal development for women

Old into New with Maria McCann

2012-05-16T00:00:00

This course will focus on mining traditional material (folktale, fairytale, myth) to produce something contemporary

Learn How To E-Publish Your Book

2012-05-16T00:00:00

This one day course will teach you how to design your cover, write your blurb, format and upload your book to Amazon's Kindle

Script Bootcamp

2012-02-28T00:00:00

Learn the rules of engagement and get fighting fit for a career in television by signing up for our Script Boot Camp

David Almond: Crossover Fiction Masterclass

2012-02-13T00:00:00

As part of the Man Booker masterclass series, David Almond will be holding a three-hour masterclass

Writing from the Body: A series of Somatic Workshops

2012-05-02T00:00:00

Learn how to listen to your body and work with techniques of writing to give voice to that which you deeply know

Short Story: Big Picture

2012-04-17T00:00:00

Who is publishing short stories and how do they do it?

Online Writing Course

2012-05-16T00:00:00

This one day intensive masterclass is ideal for anyone who writes online or wants to use social media to further their creative career

Sagra Delle Words – A Festival of Words

2012-01-25T00:00:00

A residential creative writing courses which aim to challenge, inspire and transform your writing

Writing for Children Workshop

2012-03-21T00:00:00

Join Alan Durant and learn how to write children’s books and have fun in France doing it!

Arts Award Training in County Durham

2012-04-24T00:00:00

Arts Award is a national qualification, which supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders

George Ewart Evans Centre for Storytelling Symposium 2012

2012-05-09T00:00:00

Several literary events are reflected in a programme of diverse speakers and provocations

Writers' Retreat in Dordogne, France

2012-04-11T00:00:00

Leave behind life’s distractions and retreat to the beautiful French countryside for a week of writing

The Literary Conference: Writing in a Digital Age

2012-02-27T00:00:00

Hari Kunzru and Kate Mosse join agents, publishers and developers in the UK’s first digital conference aimed directly at writers

From Idea to Performance... Do you want to be a writer?

2012-05-09T00:00:00

RoguePlay Theatre's scriptwriting course is an 8-week course that culminates in a rehearsed public reading by professional actor

Telling It Like It Is

2012-04-17T00:00:00

Explore the essential elements of creating a point of view and voice that is right for your story

Writers’ Workshop: The Future Is Words

2012-05-02T00:00:00

Join Wes Brown, director of Dead Ink Books, for this workshop on the writers’ craft and new publishing formats

Dig

2012-03-23T00:00:00

A weekend workshop on 'excavating' character on the Dorset Coast

Michael Eaton: Writing Radio Drama

2012-04-11T00:00:00

An intensive one-day practical workshop in which participants will develop an idea of their own for a radio drama

Great Writing 2012

2011-10-26T00:00:00

The 15th Anniversary Great Writing International Creative Writing Conference has been scheduled for 16-17 June 2012 at Imperial College London. Presentations are invited.

Writers in Schools Skill Sharing Day

2012-04-23T00:00:00

This event is for any writers currently working in the primary or secondary education sector who wish to benefit from a sharing of skills and experiences in running creative writing activities with children and young people

Safe Social Networking for Youth Arts Organisations

2012-05-15T00:00:00

This one-day training course offers an introduction to social networking and its benefits for youth arts organisations

State of Play Arts & Learning Conference

2012-05-11T00:00:00

New Writing South and Culture Shift present a conference for those working across arts and learning

Using the Arts to Develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential

2012-05-15T00:00:00

This Artswork course is suitable for anyone seeking to use or develop the arts in their work with young people

Facilitation – with a Creative Flair!

2012-05-15T00:00:00

Artswork is pleased to be delivering the popular one day course

Writing the Self

2012-05-14T00:00:00

Led by Andrew Burton and playwright Nicola Werenowska, this workshop is open to writers of all levels of experience

Creativity and the Spirit

2012-04-25T00:00:00

Creative writing with poetry with Cumbrian poet Dr. Geraldine Green

32nd Winchester Writers’ Conference, Festival and Bookfair

2012-05-02T00:00:00

The 2012 Winchester Writers' Conference will offer a wide range of courses, workshops and one to one appointments

Winchester Writers' Conference 2012

2012-03-14T00:00:00

32nd Winchester Writers’ Conference, Festival and Bookfair

Creativity and the Spirit

2012-02-07T00:00:00

Creative writing with poetry with Dr Geraldine Green

Literary Agent Feedback Day with LSB Agents

2012-03-21T00:00:00

A stimulating Saturday morning discussion and workshop with a leading London literary agent

Rhiw River Voices

2012-05-09T00:00:00

The course includes inspired river walks, workshops, one-to-one tutorials, and the chance to perform your work

Inspiration of Nature, Writers Retreat and Course

2012-04-25T00:00:00

Looking at nature writing: its history, its uses to communicate or symbolise socio-political issues with reference to post colonial writing, the romantic poets and others

Pink House Writing Courses

2012-02-27T00:00:00

How to polish your work with the view to approaching publishers with Lauren Trimble and Cate Sweeney

PROTECT: Young People in the Arts

2012-04-18T00:00:00

This National child protection and safeguarding conference is being delivered in partnership with Artswork, the Safe Network and Voluntary Art

Introduction to Crowdfunding Workshop

2012-05-15T00:00:00

Crowdfunding for building community, raising finance or market testing

Poetry Parnassus

2012-05-16T00:00:00

The largest poetry festival in the UK, workshops and a gathering of poets and spoken-word artists

Accredited Training in Coaching Skills for Writers

2012-04-11T00:00:00

Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a coach for writers and professionals in the literature sector. The course is run by NAWE in partnership with The Arvon Foundation

Ian McMillan and Society of Young Publishers

2012-05-01T00:00:00

Readings and hear about experiences of poetry and publishing industry

Dinefwr Literature Festival

2012-02-20T00:00:00

West Wales is hosting a major new literature festival

Other Voices, Other Times

2012-04-11T00:00:00

Bath Spa University is holding a one-day interdisciplinary Symposium exploring the challenges of representing other worlds, either historical or imagined

Subjectivity in Creative Writing Marking: Practical Strategies for Tutors

2012-05-08T00:00:00

How do we know what makes a ‘good’ piece of creative writing?

Ledbury Poetry Festival 2012

2012-05-15T00:00:00

Live readings, performances, workshops, open mics, music, a slam and much more

NAWE Young Writers’ Hub – Getting Started as a Writer

2012-05-02T00:00:00

Do you want to develop your writing? Are you 25 or under?

Getting to where you want to be

2012-05-14T00:00:00

Are you an aspiring writer looking to gain motivation and confidence? Or an experienced writer wanting to make sure your career is on track?

Edge-Lit - SF, Fantasy and Horror Day

2012-04-25T00:00:00

The ideal day out for fans, readers and aspiring writers of genre fiction

Five Ways of Saying (London Summer School)

2012-05-16T00:00:00

Explore the ways you experience the world through each of your five senses with Antony Dunn

MIX: A Conference Exploring Transmedia Writing & Digital Creativity

2012-04-04T00:00:00

Bringing together practitioners and theorists working with writing in digital media

Introduction to Therapeutic Writing

2012-05-16T00:00:00

Writing for wellbeing, writing as therapy or writing for self-exploration

Write for Life

2012-02-22T00:00:00

Do you want time to reflect, write and enjoy the sun?

World Enough and Time: Creativity and Slowing Down

2011-11-30T00:00:00

A week of art-making, writing, poetry and reflection on Tanera Mor

Writing Retreat with Mandy Haggith

2011-11-30T00:00:00

Escape to the Summer Isle of Tanera Mòr for a week of space, peace, and inspiration

Children’s Writers and Illustrators Group Conference 2012

2012-02-14T00:00:00

Conference includes speakers on State of the Book Industry, e-books, poetry, non-fiction, YA fiction, prequels & sequels, Midlist Crisis, blogging for illustrators and more

Wordsmith's Writing Break for Women

2012-03-14T00:00:00

'Wordsmiths' are Lucy English and Rachel Bentham and we are organising a three day writing break for women

Marketing Projects for Young People in the Arts, Youth and Cultural Sectors

2012-01-09T00:00:00

Artswork is delighted to be offering this excellent professional development opportunity

The Power of Caribbean Poetry

2012-02-22T00:00:00

A conference on Caribbean Poetry will be held at Homerton College and the Faculty of Education from 20–22 September 2012

Writers' Factory Intro to Screenwriting

2012-03-07T00:00:00

This course is for those with little or no prior experience of writing drama for the screen

Would Keats Tweet?

2012-03-26T00:00:00

The Keats House Museum in Hampstead has launched a ground-breaking project to celebrate Keats’ love of writing letters

Cafe Tissardmine

2012-04-10T00:00:00

Join Lisa Evans for this five day course set in the peace and mystery of the desert

Healing Words

2012-01-25T00:00:00

This one day workshop will give an introduction to the use of creative writing for personal reflection and within a therapeutic space

NonfictioNow Conference 2012

2012-04-18T00:00:00

One of the most significant gatherings of writers, teachers and students of nonfiction from around the world

AAWP 17th Annual Conference

The conference of the Australasian Association of Writing Programs. "Encounters: places, situation, context"