NEWS
Here you will find news and views on our three courses, why you should consider enrolling, and updates on absolutely everything!
First steps on a writer’s journey
Some of you may dream of becoming a successful author, whether of fiction or non-fiction. You may already have ideas for the next crime thriller, chick-lit romance, YA or children’s book. But not everyone who signs up for a Creating Writers’ course has that...
Writing that first line
The trouble with writing is knowing where to start. It’s all very well for Lewis Carroll to say, “begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop.” For most of us, finding that starting point is the tricky bit. We might have a good idea for a...
First steps on a writer’s journey
Some of you may dream of becoming a successful author, whether of fiction or non-fiction. You may already have ideas for the next crime thriller, chick-lit romance, YA or children’s book. But not everyone who signs up for a...
Dream big with Creating Writers!
It’s time to dream big. It’s a time to recognise that this is the ideal time to learn new skills, or begin new projects. Ahead of the new normal, this should be a time for new beginnings. That’s why we’ve set up Creating Writers, associated with the prestigious...
Finding Magic
Taking my writing tutor’s hat off for a moment, my fifth novel, Everyday Magic, is being published next month. It’s a book that was written during 2020. A time when all of us, because of restrictions, had to reassess our lives and the things that are important to us....
Writing in quotes
OK, you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start. Well, as always, the best place to start is at the beginning. So, let’s begin with W. Somerset Maugham. “There are three rules for writing the novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” Well, I’d...
Balancing work and life
Covid-19 has affected us all in different ways and, while we can’t accurately predict what the new normal will look like, what’s certain is that work-life balance will be of much greater importance. The pandemic has given us new perspectives on what’s important, or...