Some of the most powerful and original stories ever written have come from real-life experiences. In this workshop designed for 16 – 25-year-olds, scriptwriter and storyteller Shey Hargreaves will share advice and practical tips on how to draw from the power of lived experience and use it to shape compelling, powerful art. You will look […]

Fully booked! To join the waiting list for this workshop, email info@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk There are still some places remaining on our Writer’s Roadmap inspiration day in April. Find out more >> Join Eley Williams, prize-winning author of Attrib. & Other Stories, as she offers expert guidance on how to write bold, brave short stories that leave a […]

A day packed full of inspiration, practical advice and insider knowledge to help you set your goals and fulfill your writing ambitions. Hear from Michael Donkor (‘warm and accomplished’ – Guardian), Jen Campbell (a Sunday Times bestseller) and Benjamin Johncock (‘great skill and some nerve’ – Guardian) on how to pursue publication, how to make a living from writing and how […]

Calling young writers! Want to try your hand at writing poetry? This two-hour workshop led by Forward Poetry Prize-winner Nick Drake is the perfect opportunity to practice your writing skills and discover what it takes to stand out from the crowd. You will get the chance to read and listen to examples of great poems, […]

Calling young writers! Want to try your hand at writing a script for the stage or screen? This two-hour workshop led by award-winning novelist, poet and playwright Nick Drake is the perfect opportunity to practice your writing skills and discover what it takes to stand out from the crowd. You will get the chance to […]

Jan Carson is an award-winning writer and master of flash fiction. Using examples from her 2017 collection Postcard Stories, she will teach you the art of writing and editing a truly memorable ‘short short’ story: how to condense your thoughts, make use of your time, and experiment with form and language. Jan Carson Jan Carson […]

This two-hour workshop offers young people aged 11 – 13 years the time to explore their writing skills through fun, engaging prompts and activities – whether it’s poetry, prose or any other kind of writing they wish to develop! They will then have some uninterrupted time to get words onto the page with the support of […]

This two-hour workshop offers young people aged 14 – 17 years the time to explore their writing skills through fun, engaging prompts and activities – whether it’s poetry, prose or any other kind of writing they wish to develop! They will then have some uninterrupted time to get words onto the page with the support […]

Delivered by the British Centre for Literary Translation in partnership with the National Centre for Writing. The Summer School brings together writers and translators for an intensive, one-week, residential programme of hands-on translation and creative writing practice. For most language-specific workshops, groups work on a collaborative translation with the author in residence and workshop leader. For […]