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. This is a smaller group to allow for more writing and feedback time.
Sessions are on Sunday between 10am-12pm and you can attend regularly or as a one off. Upcoming dates are:
20 September
18 October
29 November
Cost: £20 per session. Please note that bookings are non-refundable, but if you can’t attend you can transfer your booking to another date (or another person) as long as you let me know in advance.
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 between 6.30pm-8.30pm and you can attend regularly or as a one off. Upcoming dates are:
3 September
1 October
5 November
2 December
Cost: £14 per session. Please note that bookings are non-refundable, but if you can’t attend you can transfer your booking to another date (or another person) as long as you let me know in advance.
Contact me find out more and book your place.
Biscuit Factory Writing Workshops & Courses
Longer masterclass workshops and courses at the Biscuit Factory Gallery in Newcastle
These events 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. Booking is through the Biscuit Factory website and upcoming dates are:
Write a Short Story in Five Weeks 10.30am-1.30pm on consecutive Thursdays between 10 September-8 October. This is a practical course which aims to get you writing and finishing a complete short story within five weeks. As with all my workshops and courses, you’ll get detailed handouts at every session with written instructions for all tasks and additional prompts and information to help you make progress afterwards – including on where and how to submit your finished story for publication. £180.
Relax and Write 10.30am-1.00pm on Sunday 6 December. This session is all about writing for wellbeing and relaxation. There’ll be some fun and enjoyable writing prompts and no pressure to share what you’ve written. £30 (including a notebook to use during and after the session).
Creative Writing at The Hut on the Green
A NEW six week creative writing course in Gosforth.
This short course is a good introduction to creative writing for new writers, but is also suitable for anyone wanting fresh inspiration and the regular routine of a weekly class. You can expect a good mix of ideas and exercises to get you writing and improve your skills and you’ll be (gently) encouraged to share your work and receive constructive feedback.
You’ll leave with a notebook full of stories, poems and ideas along with a toolkit of resources and information to help you continue writing after the course has finished.
Wednesday mornings between 10.00am-12.00pm between 9th September-14 October. £95. Book via the Hut on the Green website.
Fantastically engaging workshop. The time flew. Amanda enables everyone to feel comfortable and inspired. Amazingly detailed handouts and the selection of stories to analyse was excellent.
Feedback from Flash Fiction Workshop at The Biscuit Factory (June 2026)
The sessions were really well planned. Amanda ensured that the atmosphere was relaxed but controlled so each was able to participate fully and share their views. Each session provided opportunities for discussion and writing practice with helpful feedback and skill development. All of which helped build individual confidence and cohesion within the group.
Feedback from Get Writing Course at The Biscuit Factory (January 2026)
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 Workers’ Educational Association Creative Writing Course
