Fiction Writing Workshop

Whether you're a seasoned writer or just interested in trying it out, this writing class in Manchester will help you get words on the page that you're proud of writing. No preparation needed -- everything will be written in class and you'll come away with plenty of works you can develop independently. You don't need any experience to join, and you'll be guided through everything step-by-step in a welcoming and supportive environment. By the end of the workshop, you'll have some new creative writing skills to keep experimenting with, plus any finished pieces of writing to take home!Each session covers a different genre, so you can jut join the one of most interest to you, or sign up to all 3!Part OneScience-Fiction Writing: Saturday 13th JuneZap! Welcome to the world of science fiction! Inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin, Octavia Butler, and H. G. Wells, we’ll be talking about what sci-fi is, what it can be used to do, and how to write it ourselves!We’ll be navigating different elements you can include in your science fiction work, from things that beep to futuristic politics, visors and lightsabers to cheat codes for creating your own futuristic language.We’ll also talk about how just one word can place your reader firmly in the science fiction world you’ve imagined.You won’t want to miss it! See you there, Martians!Part TwoRomance Writing: Saturday 18th JulyWant to write something truly swoonworthy? A scene that’s so electric with tension, your reader already has their hand ready to turn the page? Or dialogue that’s rich with banter and chemistry but still sounds real? Or how about a moment so dreamy, your reader can’t stop replaying it in their head?Then please do join us for our romance writing course! We’ll be talking about how to get sparks flying off the page, writing natural dialogue, and how to set up your characters in the first place so they’re on a destined course for romance. How dreamy! See you there.Part ThreeChildren's Literature: Saturday 15th AugustHi there! Interested in children’s literature and want to write your own? Look no further! Drawing from incredible writers like Roald Dahl, Astrid Lindgren, and Lemony Snicket, we’ll be exploring the wonderful world of children’s literature!We’ll be looking at how to use all the tools in our arsenal to have fun on the page, such as typography, lists, and maps, as well as how to get the tone and age right for your audience!Whether you’ve got an idea that could turn into something more, or you just want to give it a try, please do come along and join us!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class. An introduction into creative writing and time to write and reflect. Read more details