June 30th - July 4th 2025 Intensive Tutored Retreat - Retreats for You, Sheepwash, Devon
On this residential retreat at the charming Retreats for You house in a tiny village in Devon I will be running morning sessions on each full day of the retreat, where we will explore in detail different aspects of the craft of novel-writing, plus writerly chats on the introductory Monday evening and other evening sessions where people can share their writing. There will be ample time for us to talk individually about your writing projects and work on any issues you may be having with your writing.
For more info/booking see Retreats for You
September 19th - 21st, 2025, Gain the Confidence to Write Fiction - West Dean College, Chichester, Sussex
An weekend workshop where we will explore how to build your confidence and overcome the blocks to writing fiction through practical exercises and discussions. A relaxed, safe way to begin to find your voice as a writer.
https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/swe36375-gain-the-confidence-to-write-fiction
February 13th - 15th, 2026, Write your First Novel - West Dean College, Chichester, Sussex
Learn the principles of characterisation, storytelling, plotting, structure, style and pace. On this intensive weekend course, explore how to begin a novel, some of the pitfalls to avoid, and how to keep improving as a writer.
For more info on this course email me! It's not yet live on the West Dean website.