THE Advanced Writing Workshops
In-person in Brighton or online October 2026-July 2027. This course will be open for enrolment in January 2026 and the deadline is 16th September 2026.
One year. One evening a month for ten months.
The Advanced Writers Workshops have been designed for writers who have completed either the Creative Writing Programme, Life Writing Programme, an undergraduate or a Masters programme in creative writing, or who have work in progress and can show they are capable of discussing the creative process and participating in workshops at an advanced level.
Overview
Every month your group will meet to:
workshop work in progress and discuss aspects of writing technique.
take part in a three-hour session which will consist of group workshops, with three members submitting 5,000 words for constructive feedback each month.
critique and discuss work in progress, particularly the coherence and integrity of plot, structure and characterisation.
As well as the opportunity to workshop longer pieces of work, you will be able to submit three extracts of 2,000 directly to your tutor for feedback and guidance.
The aim of this course is
To provide a forum for writers who are committed to finishing novels, memoirs or collections of short stories and who are looking for a critical and supportive audience for their work in progress.
To act as a place where writers can meet regularly to discuss the creative process and inspire and energise each other.
The feedback from the tutor over the ten months was fantastic. Having regular deadlines really helped me make progress and be a bit more disciplined about my writing. And who wouldn't want to be talking books in a bookshop all evening with great coffee and cake.
Denise Tyler, author of Broken Wand
What are the entry requirements
Writers will need to submit a 2,000 word extract (with a short synopsis where necessary) along with a covering letter identifying relevant experience of working in writing groups, listing any publications and offering a brief outline of their writing project.
This application should be emailed to the programme director, Cathy Hayward at cathy@creativewritingprogramme.org.uk
Key Information
Programme length: One year
Maximum group size: 9
Course tutor: Laura Wilkinson (in-person) and Jacq Molloy (online)
Venues and times
Wednesdays 6-9pm: Kemptown Bookshop, 91 St George’s Road, Brighton BN2 1EE
Mondays 6-9pm online
Dates for in-person workshop will be announced in January 2026
Dates for online workshops in January 2026
Enrolment
Fees
In-person workshops: £600 + VAT (Total £720)
Online workshops: £500 + VAT (Total £600)
The fees include:
Ten three-hour workshops across the year
Written feedback from your tutor on three 2,000 word extracts
Online Publishing Day and meeting with an agent at the end of the course for those with a completed first draft
Five student and alumni readings/ social events across the year (small fee applies for refreshments for the in-person events)
Discounts on one-day masterclasses
You will be sent a link to our enrolment page after your application has been approved