Termly Creative Writing Workshops

Each session follows a theme, exploring different aspects of storytelling. Whether you hanker to write a novel, work on a memoir or are simply in search of inspiration, you will benefit from my support as a writing coach.

Workshops include exercises to stimulate creativity, thought-provoking discussions of short extracts by published authors, and opportunities to read your own work - although this is definitely not compulsory! You might have a work in progress and are now "stuck", or have written previously and need a fresh start, or you may just want to experiment with creative ideas and see if writing is for you.

Examples of topics covered:

Create Engaging Characters: are your protagonists interesting enough that the reader wants to know more?

Where Are You Going With This?: does your story (fiction or non-fiction) have a narrative thread?

The Importance of Time and Place: how can you evoke a specific location or period in time?

Writer's Block: how to overcome the dreaded blank page

If there are particular themes you would like to cover, please let me know at thurlow.claire@gmail.com

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One-off Workshops

Chawton House, near Alton, Hants GU34 1SJ
10am - 2.30pm

You don't have to be a Jane Austen fan to enjoy the inspiring house and grounds! Don't miss this opportunity to engage your powers of imagination and observation in a beautiful, relaxing environment. Do contact me if you have any questions.

Saturday 7 September - Beating Writer's Block
Saturday 5 October - Create Engaging Characters

Each workshop costs £45 per person including a light lunch. Please visit www.chawtonhouse.org to book.

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​Small groups or one-to-one writing support

If you, or a small group of friends, would like the guidance of a writing coach to progress a work in progress, please get in touch

Please contact me if you would like to know more at thurlow.claire@googlemail.com