with Mick Herron Learn from one of the great spy thriller writers of our time – a master of sardonic wit and edge-of-your-seat storytelling who is often compared to John le Carré and Len Deighton. Mick Herron, author of the Jackson Lamb series, will share his incomparable insights into crafting a compelling protagonist and a […]

Creating memorable characters with Claire McGowan Learn how to develop a compelling lead character for your crime fiction – with the potential to carry a series – in this bitesize writing workshop from Claire McGowan. Delve deep into the psyche of your heroes and villains, and gain practical advice on how to construct scenes with […]

Fully booked! Organised in partnership with the National Centre for Writing, Creative Future is running a free, six-week morning workshop series designed for aspiring writers who feel that their voices are underrepresented. Each session will be tutored by Pat Winslow, a former actor and experienced writer. Each workshop runs from 10.30am – 12.30pm and takes […]

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 […]

with Suzanne Joinson and Agustinus Wibowo Mixing reportage, memoir and flights of imagination, travel writing is an exciting and perennially popular genre. Try your hand at writing about your own travels, both real and imagined, in this workshop with experienced travel writers Suzanne Joinson (UK, author of A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar) and Agustinus […]

with Suzanne Joinson and Agustinus Wibowo Travel writing offers a unique opportunity to explore fascinating locations and at the same time reveal forgotten depths of our own experiences and memories. With the expert guidance of travel writers Suzanne Joinson (UK, author of A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar) and Agustinus Wibowo (Indonesia, author of Ground […]