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Writing is a practical skill that anyone can develop. Whether you want to write clearer emails, begin a memoir, explore creative writing or simply enjoy expressing yourself, this supportive workshop will help you build confidence and momentum. Through practical exercises, constructive feedback and collaborative activities, participants will discover that writing improves through practice rather than perfection. The course also explores how AI tools can assist with brainstorming, editing and overcoming writer's block while keeping your own voice at the centre of the writing process. Friendly, hands-on and encouraging, this workshop is suitable for writers at every stage of experience.

Participants are required to bring a laptop.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE RESOURCES

• https://www.stephaniedowrick.com - creative journal
• https://www.marktredinnick.com – Mark Tredinnick – Bowral Poet
• https://www.writersandartiists.co.uk
• Margaret Atwood (2015) On Writers and Writing (ISBN) 9780349006239

COURSE OUTLINE

• Writing workshops are a highway to better writing for all-comers. A creativity flow space with ‘no competition’ or comparisons, just effort, supportive practice and encouragement, generating a unique dynamic alchemical atmosphere that pushes us on.
• Three 2-hour sessions are suited to everyone wanting to improve writing skills in all forms, we start with free-range writing exercises – with ‘no mistakes’ just effort.
• Tailored delivered content, helpful group interaction and feedback, readings and we spend a session co-working with AI
• The tangible vital alchemy of writing workshops subtly feeds participants in their writing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Know and be able to choose easy ways to get started and keep momentum
• Recognise and apply features of affective and effective writing to their work
• Co-work - play with AI to review and boost their workpieces, aware of its many pitfalls,
• Feel greater confidence and self-direction with a Workshop workpiece to progress further.