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Sat 14th Mar
Writing Masterclass: Writing Fictional Characters

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£45 Writing Workshop
£30 Space to Write Day

"I came with only a vague idea of what I wanted to write. through the course, I have been able to develop a story that I am now excited to write."

-Mik Cosgrove

"...rewarding and satisfying... and not least of all, it was really enjoyable!"

- Pamela Jackson

"Excellent! I really enjoyed the opportunity to share my work with the group."

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Creative Writing Workshops

I have an MA in Writing from Sheffield Hallam University and have been teaching privately for 4 years. I teach in partnership with fellow Sheffield author Susan Elliot Wright.

Unless otherwise stated, all workshops take place at Wesley Hall Methodist Church, 131 Crookes, Sheffield S10 1UD. They take place on Saturdays from 10.30am until 4.30pm. Each workshop is individually priced. Please make sure you book in advance as there are very limited places available. To reserve a place, fill in the contact form. Payment can be made by PayPal, cheque or credit card, or by bank transfer.

Cancellation: If you cancel at least 14 days prior to the workshop, your course fee will be refunded in full. We cannot offer refunds for cancellations in the 14 days leading up to the workshop.

Sat 14th Mar 2020 - Writing Masterclass: Writing Fictional Characters

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Characters are at the heart of all fiction. No matter how dramatic the story, the events within it only feel real and interesting when they affect the people involved. Through a mix of class discussion and practical writing exercises, this friendly and supportive masterclass will help you to create and develop believable characters with stories to tell.

Join bestselling Sheffield-based authors Susan Elliot Wright and Russ Thomas for an inspiring, motivating and productive day – not to mention plenty of writerly chat over tea and biscuits! Suitable for all aspiring fiction writers, whether you’re a complete beginner or whether you’d like to develop existing skills. Susan’s most recent novel is The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood, and Russ’s debut novel, Firewatching, was published in February.

£25.00

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS MASTERCLASS WILL BE HELD IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY, SHEFFIELD***

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Sat 25th Apr 2020 - Space to Write Day

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Would you benefit from some time away from domestic distractions to work on your current project in the company of like-minded people? We're running a relaxed and informal 'retreat' day in Sheffield where you can do just that. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided throughout the day, and we'll be on hand to support, encourage and advise where possible. For those who aren't working on a specific project but would still like to benefit from the day, we'll offer a writing prompt in the morning and another in the afternoon to get you started. There will be some time at the end of the day to read a small section of your work to the rest of the group, though this is purely optional.

£30.00

(or a special loyalty price of £25 for anyone who has attended, or is booked onto, one of our other writing workshops.)

Cost for the day includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

Sat 23rd May 2020 - Space to Write Day

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£30.00

(or a special loyalty price of £25 for anyone who has attended, or is booked onto, one of our other writing workshops.)

Cost for the day includes tea/coffee and biscuits.