Past Courses

Advanced manuscript editing

A masterclass on some of the great techniques that great writers have used to recraft and finesse their work. Details

Speech writing

Some core speechwriting skills explored in this workshop include persuasion, audience engagement, rhythm, and effective editing. Details

Writing and illustrating picture books

This workshop is ideal for writers and illustrators to learn the process of writing/illustrating, generating ideas and understanding illustrations for creating children's picture books Details

Understanding rights and contracts for writers and illustrators

If you are a writer or illustrator wanting to publish, it is essential that you know what the terms in a publishing contract mean and how to protect your works and obtain the necessary copyright clearances for your works. Details

Writing styles and techniques in modern poetry (for adults)

Through hands-on exercises of writing, participants will be able to familiarise themselves with a range of writing styles and techniques spanning from T S Eliot to Maya Angelou Details

Enriching your english through memoir poetry ( For ages 10 - 15)

This workshop for children aged 10 -15 will help them learn about Memoir Poetry and acquire the necessary tools and techniques for writing in a more literary style. Details

The process to a winning book cover

The stages and key aspects involving book cover creation will be explained using published books including covers designed by the facilitator. Participants will create a comprehensive design brief which is essential for commissioning a cover design. Details

Mechanics in writing Sci-Fi ( For ages 11 - 19)

A good Sci-Fi story is dependent on plausible plots, a vivid setting or 'world' as well as memorable characters. Pick up basic concepts, approaches and story/world creation ideas. Details

Anatomy of a short story ( For ages 11 - 19)

Clear your writer's block and learn to craft the essential elements of a short story: theme, plot, character, location and language. Details

Did I hear you write?

This workshop will show how speaking, listening and reading activities can be woven into the writing process, to engage pupils in a holistic language learning environment. Details

Copyright and Licensing: A Practical Workshop

Learn about the key aspects of copyright and licensing in the publishing world including the role of copyright and the importance of the author-publisher contract. Details

Vivid:making characters come alive

Create vibrant characters that your audience can immediately recognise and appreciate by learning to be a more acute observer of the sights and sounds within your environment. Details

Pivot:how point of view changes your story

This workshop will clarify the different types of narrative perspective that are possible as well as give pointers on how to choose the form most appropriate for your fictional/non-fictional story. Details

Fiction writing (advanced)

Develop and perfect your craft! Aspects of fiction writing such as plot, dialogue, character, setting and pace will be featured, along with more advanced topics such as semiotics, allegory and symbolism. Details

Writing textbooks

Learn to write an engaging and effective textbook which is informative, comprehensible and comprehensive while imparting a sense of excitement in the subject area. Details