Events

Wed 30 Aug 2023 to Wed 31 Dec 2025

Start your story with NCW Academy, the home for creative writers. NCW Academy creative writing courses, workshops and mentoring are delivered by award-winning tutors, authors and industry experts. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced writer taking the next step in your career, they have a programme to provide structure and support for you to achieve your writing goals. Read more...

Wed 2 Oct 2024 to Wed 31 Dec 2025

Love creative writing and want to make it more of a feature in your life? Read more...

Wed 8 Jan 2025 to Mon 15 Dec 2025

Quality online writing workshops, poetry feedback workshops and masterclasses curated by Cath Drake. 1 January 2025 to 15 December 2025. NAWE member discount for the new year Poetry & Mindfulness Uplift. Read more...

Wed 22 Jan 2025 to Wed 31 Dec 2025

Connect with nature and your work-in-progress on a self-led writer’s retreat at the Writers’ Cabin, situated just three miles outside Machynlleth, mid Wales. The Writers’ Cabin, which was picked by The Sunday Times in 2024 as one of the top 7 UK writer’s retreats, sleeps up to two people with a separate shower room and large sauna. Self-catered stays last either 3, 4 or 7 days and include a complimentary sauna session and a bottle of Poetry Pharmacy pills. Read more...

Sat 25 Jan 2025 to Sat 27 Dec 2025

If you keep finding reasons not to write your book, then this is the course for you! With one session per month for a year, you will be guided through the whole process, from turning your idea into a workable structure, to progressing, chapter-by-chapter, dealing with challenges along the way. Read more...

Mon 24 Feb 2025 to Sat 13 Dec 2025

The Garsdale Retreat is a creative writing centre in the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales. We have a wonderfully inspiring line-up of tutors and guest readers for 2025 as well as nine untutored retreats.  Read more...

Mon 10 Mar 2025 to Thu 11 Dec 2025

Ty Newydd Writing Centre’s 35th programme of creative writing courses is now out in the world! Our 2025 programme features a varied and rich mix of residential and online writing courses and retreats designed to inspire you to push your writing to the next level. Read more...

Wed 2 Apr 2025 to Wed 31 Dec 2025

Getting On: Understanding & Writing Love in Later Life is a new project that explores and embraces the lived experience and cultural representations of love in later life in Scotland today. Read more...

Wed 2 Apr 2025 to Wed 31 Dec 2025

Lower Brinsop Writers’ House, a 15th century Grade II listed former Hall House in unspoilt Herefordshire countryside, offers a stimulating and inspiring environment for creative practitioners for whom we offer special rates. Read more...

Mon 30 Jun 2025 to Wed 31 Dec 2025

Having provided mentoring for its alumni for some years, Curtis Brown Creative is now rolling out its new one-to-one mentoring programme that is open to all. Get expert, individual guidance as you write and edit your novel, memoir or non-fiction project. 3/6/9 Months | Zoom or In Person | £1,700. Read more...

Mon 4 Aug 2025 to Sat 20 Dec 2025

Lumb Bank is back and more inspiring than ever! Transformed after months of careful redevelopment, our creative writing house in Yorkshire is reopening its doors. Read more...

Mon 1 Sep 2025 to Mon 31 Aug 2026

The MA English Literature & Creative Writing recognises creativity as a critical act and criticism as always creative. You will study a varied range of English Literature with the option of an Advanced Creative Writing Workshop for those who wish to publish in professional contexts. There's also a 25% discount for Hope alumni who got a first or 2.1. degree. Read more...

Mon 1 Sep 2025 to Wed 1 Jul 2026

Bookings are now open for the Spark Young Writers 2025-2026 programme offering young people aged 8-17 across West Midlands the opportunity to take part in a fun, creative writing group led by a professional writer either in person or online. Read more...

Mon 1 Sep 2025 to Tue 1 Sep 2026

Brunel University has launched a brand new Master’s in Creative Writing for Marketing. This is the only postgraduate course in the UK offering a fusion of these two disciplines. Graduates will leave with a unique set of skills that sets them apart in the competitive jobs market. Read more...

Sat 13 Sep 2025 to Sat 27 Jun 2026

A monthly creative writing workshop - September 2025 to June 2026 - exploring the craft of short fiction through prompts, structure, and supportive critique. Read more...

Mon 22 Sep 2025 to Thu 12 Feb 2026

Plan your autumn and enjoy your summer! Created by the National Centre for Writing and the University of East Anglia, these courses offer regular assignment feedback from your expert tutor. Whether you're drawn to fiction or non-fiction, genre or general, you'll have the flexibility to write and study at your own pace — from anywhere in the world, starting this September. NAWE member discount - get £50 off. Read more...

Mon 22 Sep 2025 to Mon 8 Dec 2025

Develop a compelling romance novel by exploring characterisation, relationships, and worldbuilding. Gain confidence and writing skills and receive personalised feedback to craft and refine your romantic fiction. Read more...

Mon 22 Sep 2025 to Mon 19 Jan 2026

Through a blend of engaging lessons, interactive exercises, and practical assignments, this 18-week course is ideal for helping you to write and refine your personal memoir. Read more...

Mon 22 Sep 2025 to Wed 17 Dec 2025

Our Autumn Term at the Poetry School is now live! We have a whole host of brilliant tutors and online and in person poetry courses for all levels, covering a wide range of topics, ready for you to pick from. Read more...

Mon 22 Sep 2025 to Mon 8 Dec 2025

Step into the threshold between worlds and explore your creative voice through animal guides, ancient symbols, and seasonal spirit. A folklore-inspired writing course by poet Mab Jones. Read more...

Mon 22 Sep 2025 to Mon 15 Dec 2025

Deepen your craft and practice in Andrew Wille's forthcoming masterclasses: Perspective & Style, Show & Telling, Genres & Readers, Endings. Read more...

Tue 23 Sep 2025 to Fri 12 Dec 2025

Step away from the everyday and into a supportive setting in the Scottish countryside to write. Our 3-4 day structured writing retreats balance productivity with tranquillity, helping you reach your goals and leave feeling energised.  Read more...

Tue 23 Sep 2025 to Tue 16 Dec 2025

Explore the joy and resilience of pastoral writing from Global Majority poets. This course aims to support emerging writers with Global Majority heritage living in rural Britain to create new and exciting work rooted in their own and others’ experiences of nature and the countryside. Read more...

Tue 23 Sep 2025 to Tue 24 Mar 2026

Our first six-month writing memoir course for the serious writer, with access to some of the biggest names in publishing. Read more...

Wed 24 Sep 2025 to Wed 10 Dec 2025

Our 12-week advanced coaching programme is tailored for writers who are serious about making real progress towards their writing goals but aren't looking for a craft-based course.  Read more...

Sat 4 Oct 2025 to Sat 7 Mar 2026

This is a course for those wanting to progress longer writing projects aiming to offer momentum, goal-setting, trouble-shooting, feedback on writing, actual writing time plus a sense of community for writers. Read more...

Mon 6 Oct 2025 to Mon 15 Dec 2025

Mix up your writing and learn new skills and techniques with Jacqueline Saphra in this three-term course. First term runs from October to December 2025. Read more...

Tue 7 Oct 2025 to Tue 16 Dec 2025

Show your caring side as we explore the possibilities of a more caring poetics. Read more...

Wed 8 Oct 2025 to Wed 4 Feb 2026

Find a fresher, more relatable teenage voice, and new ways of coming at the big issues in Young Adult fiction with hands-on support from a world-leading YA writer. Read more...

Wed 8 Oct 2025 to Wed 10 Dec 2025

This is a wonderfully inspiring, insightful and gentle course on how to use Focusing (from Eugene Gendlin's research) techniques to deepen and enhance writing for wellbeing, access poetry in innovative ways, and bring more connection and compassion into our lives. Read more...