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 story? 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 read and listen to examples, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fully booked! To join the waiting list, email info@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This inspiration day is designed to help writers at all stages of their careers and will give you the skills and insider knowledge to help you set your own unique course for a life in literature. Hear from experienced writers on how to pursue publication, how to make a living from writing and how to […]