Events

Mon 1 Jan 2018 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Author and Creative Writing Tutor Tracey Iceton (The Celtic Colours Trilogy) offers a full range of manuscript appraisal/critiquing services, editorial guidance and one-to-one mentoring programmes for emerging creative writers across all genres/forms of writing.  Read more...

Tue 5 Jun 2018 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Writers' One-to-One is The Writers Bureau's new mentoring service to help writers with their professional development. Read more...

Wed 17 Oct 2018 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Created and founded by Man Booker longlist novelist Louise Dean, The Novelry offers a range of mentoring, retreats and courses. We have over 100 members, published and aspiring novelists.  Read more...

Wed 14 Nov 2018 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Need creative support in getting your book project off the ground? Bestselling author and writing coach Darien Gee can help!  Read more...

Mon 3 Dec 2018 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

A friendly group of writers who will give feedback in a positive way on any work submitted. Come along if you want to write or improve as a writer. Grab a drink and join us around the table. Bring a pen! Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Our 2019 course programme is now open for booking. It includes the likes of Kamila Shamsie, winner of the 2018 Women’s Fiction Prize, Vahni Capildeo, shortlisted for the 2018 Forward Prize for Best Collection, and Morgan Parker, author of poetry collections Other People’s Comfort Keeps Me Up at Night and There are More Beautiful Things than Beyoncé. Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

As we enter a new life chapter, the writers' revelation revolution is embarking on exciting, sophisticated and vibrant adventures, and it's only right that you're part of the journey. View the latest offers and opportunities, add them to your calendar and establish New Year resolutions worth sticking to!  Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Set up in 2018 to address how a philosophy of poetic being and presence might be taught online, the Oxford School of Poetry is based on the traditional Oxbridge one-on-one model and offers online short and long courses, poetry downloads and specialised manuscript assessment. Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Get published. Take your first draft to whip-smart and go from being a writer to an author. This online course will put your story through its paces. Apply the simple clarity of purpose and logic of these 30 lessons to get your story straight. Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

One-to-one mentoring with Tim Lott, author of nine novels, including two books for young adults, and an award-winning memoir, can help you stay motivated and fulfil your literary goals, no matter what else is happening in your life. Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Kick-start your writing in the New Year with our selection of day workshops and evening courses. They offer practical help to writers of all genres and career stages to stimulate your creativity, refine work-in-progress and explore the skills needed for success in the writing world today. Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Our 2019 courses and retreats programme is open for booking, packed with Fiction, Poetry, Playwriting and Non-Fiction courses, and new courses such as Prepare for Publication, Folk Fiction, and Creative Writing and Wellbeing. Don’t forget we offer grants to help cover the cost of the course fee for those in need - funding is limited so apply soon. Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Literature Wales is proud to announce a new programme of creative writing courses at Ty Newydd Writing Centre for 2019. Earmarked by Visit Wales as the Year of Discovery, in 2019 we will encourage the writers of Wales and beyond to visit our home between the mountains and sea to discover their creativity and hone their skills as a writer. 10%Early Bird Booking Discount until 31 October 2018. Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Walk in the footsteps of Tolkien, CS Lewis and JK Rowling to discover how to plan to write a bestseller. Explore your unique experience and inner world to find the book you're meant to write with this inspiring 45-lesson course online with award-winning novelist Louise Dean of The Novelry. For writers of any genre, ready for adventure.  Read more...

Tue 1 Jan 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Arvon's 2019 programme of writing courses and retreats will be available to browse and book from December 3rd. Arvon Friends can book courses online now with priority booking. Read more...

Wed 20 Feb 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

Writers of all kinds often face common challenges; from finding the time to write and tackling creative blockages, to preparing manuscripts for publication. Our expert mentors are uniquely placed to help, from the fine detail of your work to the bigger picture of your life as a writer. We offer one hour mentoring sessions for writers of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction. Read more...

Fri 1 Mar 2019 to Sun 30 Aug 2020

The Poetry Business is offering an intensive course of study, workshops and peer-led discussion, over 18 months for up to 12 selected poets. By application only - deadline 30 November. Read more...

Mon 4 Mar 2019 to Tue 31 Dec 2019

New weekly morning and monthly afternoon creative writing sessions facilitated by published poet and experienced practitioner Dr Natalie Scott starting at Elmwood Community Centre in Stockton-on-Tees in March 2019. Read more...

Mon 1 Apr 2019 to Tue 31 Mar 2020

Calling writers who teach, teachers who write, and those interested in applying creative writing (or its theory) within their professional field! The University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education is offering a new, one-year, part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing at its beautiful home at Madingley Hall.  Read more...

Fri 5 Apr 2019 to Fri 3 Apr 2020

Calling writers who teach, teachers who write, and those interested in applying creative writing (or its theory) within their professional field! The University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education is offering a new, one-year, part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing at its beautiful home at Madingley Hall.  Read more...