We will explore writers’ tools, including research and editing, and will look at how to create narratives that draw in and engage the reader. We will also discuss how we use the personal voice, the motivation for writing, and the principle of seeing writing as something in service to the living world. All levels of experience are welcome.

We will use a mixture of group workshops as well as one-to-one tutorials with the course leader for individual participants to talk about their own writing projects, and we will also use writing exercises as stimulation and writing prompts. We will discuss what makes good writing, and what fears prevent people from writing their best. The course will also involve short readings from books that are aimed at the core idea of the living world and human presence.

Submission of Written Work: If you have a sample of your work for Jay, please send it to brenda.nagy@schumachercollege.org.uk Pieces should be 2,000 words maximum and arrive at least one week before the course begins.

Course Schedule/Format:
Workshops (all students attend each session) – Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 Nov, 7-9pm
You will be assigned one 20-minute 1:1 session with Jay during the course on one of the following dates – Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, or 24 Nov, 6-8pm
Celebratory reading of student work (all students attend) – Wednesday 24 Nov, 8-9.30pm

Jay Griffiths is an award-winning writer, author of books including 'Why Rebel'; 'Wild: An Elemental Journey'; 'Kith: The Riddle of the Childscape' and others. She is a highly experienced writing tutor.

Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 2 – 24 November 2021
Location: Online with a mixture of 1:1 and group sessions
Cost: £270 (or £150 deposit, with the outstanding balance payable at the booking deadline specified below). Short Course bursaries are available.

Book by 20 October 2021

Further details and to book here