Online & Local Workshops
Master the Craft: Writing Workshops
Join a like-minded community of individuals coming together to celebrate writing!
It doesn't matter where you are on your journey. You'll get something out of these workshops - be that the confidence to start or the motivation to continue.
It's a chance for you to step out of your comfort zone and practice all types of writing, helping you to turn on that tap of creativity.
I'll give you the tools to gain new perspectives, challenge yourself, and step out of your box.
The Novice to Novelist workshops will give you the teaching, feedback, and support you deserve, with at least three interactive writing exercises or prompts.
Write Boldly: Why You Should Join Us
Each month, we focus on a different creative writing topic in a learning environment that is collaborative, relaxed, and fun.
It includes teaching, thought-provoking prompts and exercises, and collaborative group efforts that you can use as practice or take with you and expand into something more. You'll even get a chance to ask for advice if you're stuck on your own larger projects.
I run several workshops each month, both face-to-face and online. See below for details and topics.
Reservation isn't required, but it is recommended. Places are limited!
Each month is a new month. The workshops don't follow on from each other, so you can drop in and out at will - but the more you attend, the more you'll get out of them.
The La Souterraine Workshop
From First Draft to Final Draft
Finishing a first draft is only the beginning of the writing journey. In this workshop, we'll explore the different stages of revision, learn how tools like style sheets can keep our stories consistent, and discover practical ways to turn our rough drafts into polished pieces ready for our collection.
La Souterraine English Library,
10 Rue du Portail,
La Souterraine,
23300
June 29th,
5pm-7pm
The Gouzon Workshop
Plot Knots and Story Snarls
Every writer gets stuck sometimes. Whether your plot has wandered off course, your middle is sagging, or your characters refuse to cooperate, this workshop will help you untangle the most common story problems. Through practical exercises and discussion, we'll identify what's causing the snarl in your story and explore ways to get your plot moving again.
Costin & Castille,
ZA Bellevue,
Gouzon, 23230
July 2nd,
2pm-4pm
Costin & Castille,
ZA Bellevue,
Gouzon, 23230
The Aigurande Workshop
Writing Short Non-Fiction: The World in Detail
In this session, we'll explore how to find the details that make a piece of writing truly shine. Focusing on the small things — moments, objects, memories, and sensory details — can bring your experiences vividly to life on the page. Through discussion, examples, and guided writing exercises, you'll leave with the beginnings of a short non-fiction piece and the tools to continue building a collection of your own.
Serendipite,
9 Place de la Promenade,
Aigurande,
36140
July 9th,
10am-midday
The La Loge Sagrolle Workshop
Deliciously Wicked: Writing Great Villains
The best villains aren’t evil for the sake of it — they believe they’re right. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to craft complex, compelling antagonists who challenge your protagonist and keep your readers hooked.
2 La Loge Sagrolle,
Urciers,
36160
July 23rd,
2pm-4pm
Want to know more about the workshops and what we get up to? Send me an email or find me on Facebook, and we can talk it through.