Our Creative Writing Courses, Retreats & Workshops

Memories to Memoir

You have a story to tell. It’s time to bring it to the page. 

Our Memories to Memoir course is perfect for those looking to start documenting their life through written stories. This introductory online course will give you an insight into life writing and you’ll be bursting with ideas ready to start your memoir.

This is an online course with various start dates in 2024.

How to Write Your First Novel

Everyone has a book in them. Will this be the year you finally write yours? 

Our ‘how to write your first novel’ course is a perfect introduction for those looking to learn how to start writing fiction. Is this something you’ve been dreaming about? This course will help you feel motivated and excited to start writing your first novel.

This is an online course with various start dates in 2024.

Creating Your Poetry Collection

Your poetry could change the world. We can help you bring it to the page.

Our Creating Your Poetry Collection course is perfect for those looking to take their poetry to the next level, with expert tuition, feedback on your work, and advice from an independent publishing house ­– this online course will help you learn how to curate your own poetry collection.

This is an online course with various start dates in 2024.

Self-Publishing With Style

Self-publishing doesn’t have to have anything to do with Amazon. 

Do you want to learn how to self-publish your book with style? We can help. Our course will talk you through the most common mistakes and the top tips to publish a book to be proud of. You could get your self-published book on Waterstones.com, or even create a hardback version, we can show you how!

This is an online course with various start dates in 2024.

Finish Your Book – Group Programme

Take the time, and the action needed, to finally finish your first draft.

Starting a book can be great fun, but finishing it can feel hard, especially when you’re writing on your own. Our ‘Finish Your Book’ group programme can help. Giving you time to write. Gaining feedback on your writing. Setting goals. Learning how to edit. And doing all of this as part of a small, dedicated group of writers.

This is an online course with various start dates in 2024.

 

Our Writing Workshops

Time to Write – Online Writing Sessions

There is never enough time to write until you make it a priority. Join our online writing sessions and finally make time for your writing. Accountability is so important. Show up for yourself and commit to your writing, we promise it will be worth it.

Online Workshop: Every month

 

An Introduction to Creative Writing

Have you always dreamed of being a writer, but you’re unsure where to start? Have you always wanted to write a novel? Are you ready to find your voice? This workshop will give you the practical tools and confidence to start writing.

Online Workshop with various start dates in 2024.

 

The 3% Club – Self-led Workshops

The 3% Club is a private membership library. When you join, you’ll have exclusive access to a private library filled with creative workshops, writing resources and 100s of writing prompts to fuel your imagination. Plus so much more…

Join our monthly club for essential writing workshops and resources.

 

A Day of Writing

A one-day writing retreat to build momentum within your writing project. Come and write with us! We believe writing should be joyful, and what better way to spark joy within your writing than attending a Derbyshire Writing School writing retreat?

Various dates in 2024.