It's a one-day in-person session in Bristol led by WriteClub founder and award winning writer Alison Powell. You'll explore story structure, take a look at how to loosen knots in your plot, drill down into dialogue and consider your character arcs. You'll have space to share your work should you wish and to ask questions about the next steps for your writing project.

Previous participants have said:

“WriteClub is friendly, super-fun, supportive, and inspirational. I have made friends for life and know that I will finish my book now that I have all the tools I need.”* - AM
“The workshop itself was jam-packed with inspirational examples from literature and different creative forms. The structure invited us to share our work with each other, creating a mutually supportive and creative environment. Excellently organised, I personally found the learning brilliant in such a short space of time.” - Rachel
"This is an opportunity to meet up with other like-minded aspiring writers in a safe space. It's made a positive difference to my self-confidence and progress." - Melanie

Limited to 16 writers. All welcome..

Date: Saturday 11th July 2026, 10am-4pm
Location: Design West, Bristol
Cost: Earlybird tickets at £95, full price £115

Booking via events.humanitix.com/the-novel-intensive-2026: 

Coming up in August:

The Micro-Retreat with WriteClub
Sunday 16th August 2026, 10am-4pm / Design West, Bristol

A one-day, in-person micro-retreat. This is a retreat for busy people - no overnight stays, no risky room-shares...just you and your words in a beautiful Bristol city centre location! You'll be provided with optional prompts to work with, guided through mini-coaching sessions designed to ward off internal saboteurs and given space and time to get to your writing.

16 spaces in total (though places are filling fast!) Limited earlybird tickets remaining £65. Full price tickest £80.

Booking via www.writeclub.org.uk/event-details/writeclubs-micro-retreat