Find Your Writer's Voice

Description of Class

*There will be a half term break on 29 May with the course finishing on 26 June* Do you feel like there's a writer inside of you, waiting to surface? Maybe you've written some poetry, dabbled with short fiction, or just kept a lively journal? Whatever writing experience you have, you're welcome on this multi-form course. Led by writer and facilitator Eva Hibbs, there'll be opportunities to craft description, build believable characters, and even write a sonnet. The first half of the course will expose you to different forms of writing, giving you a chance to try your hand at lots of things. Then, in the second half you'll choose a form to focus on and work on bringing a piece to completion. Whether that's a short story, a collection of poems, a monologue or memoir, you'll practice translating your life experience into imaginative writing and sharing your creative ideas. Your tutor Eva Hibbs is a local writer and workshop facilitator. Since completing her master's in Creative Writing, she's led fiction and poetry workshops with groups in lots of different settings – from wellbeing centres to boardrooms. Two of her plays have been produced by The Pleasance Theatre and her fiction has been published in a variety of literary journals. But! She's a firm believer in process over publication. Creating imaginative work is a fun, healing experience which allows for greater self knowledge (and exploration). "I was incredibly hopeful but nervous starting this course. I've wanted to write for as long as I remember but have never actually finished anything. This was the first time I have and I'm so proud. I loved this course and would completely recommend it." Helen, Brighton "Eva is a really brilliant teacher - always engaging with varied materials and instruction. We worked as a collaborative group and I particularly liked the fact that we all contributed our own writing and heard each others. This course has given me the confidence to complete a short story and I am very grateful for that" Nicola, Brighton "Eva worked hard to include us all. She gave lots of confidence and presented really good back-up materials to stimulate our work" Michael, Brighton I enjoyed: "the range of topics and genres we covered" "her teaching style" "being able to share work." Nick, Brighton