Current Courses and Workshops

I wasn’t sure that I’d be able to write anything on the day, but Amanda put us at ease and had the skill to help us unlock those memories and put pen to paper. She ensured that each participant had an opportunity to share what they had written and to be heard and valued.

Feedback from Jesmond Library Residency Workshops

Time to Write

Monthly writing workshops at Koru Peaceful Pizza (Salters Road, Gosforth)

These workshops are all about making time to do something creative each month and you can expect interesting and inspiring exercises that will get you writing and develop your skills in a calm and supportive atmosphere.

Sessions are on the last Sunday of the month and you can attend regularly or as a one off. Dates for the rest of this year are:

Sunday 27 October 11am-1pm

Sunday 24 November 11am-1pm

Fee: £20 per session. Please note that bookings are non-refundable but you can transfer your booking to another person if you’re unable to attend.

Contact me find out more and book your place.

 

Gather Online Writing Group

A monthly online writing group for anyone wanting regular writing inspiration and support

These sessions cover a different theme or skill each month and include plenty of writing exercises and the chance to share and discuss what you’ve written with the group if you’d like to. There’s also time to discuss progress on your own writing projects and ideas with me and other writers.

Sessions are on the first Thursday of the month and you can attend regularly or as a one off. Dates for the rest of this year are:

Thursday 7 November 6.30pm-8.30pm

Thursday 5 December 6.30pm-8.30pm

Fee: £10 per session. Please note that bookings are non-refundable but you can transfer your booking to another person if you’re unable to attend.

Contact me find out more and book your place.

 

Biscuit Factory Writing Workshops

Longer masterclass sessions at the Biscuit Factory Gallery in Newcastle

These sessions provide you with a more in depth look at a particular subject or theme and offer plenty of writing time as well as a toolkit of additional prompts and useful information to take away with you.

Fee: £30 per session.

Booking is through the Biscuit Factory website and dates for the rest of this year are:

Sunday 17 November (11am-2pm) Writing About Winter

 

Hexham Young Writers Group 

An after-school group for writers aged 11-13

This six week course for young people aged 11-13 runs between 17 September-10 December at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre in Hexham.

Fee: £36

Find out more (including full list of session dates) and book through the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre website.

 

I have really enjoyed this course. It has helped me develop confidence in my writing and has inspired me with new ideas. Amanda has structured the course really well providing a good balance between writing, critiquing and practical suggestions around the craft of writing. She has been extremely supportive to all the group members and made writing accessible to all.

Feedback from student on one of my Workers’ Educational Association creative writing courses