This practical online course is for writers; academics and counsellors who want to gain a range of workshop management skills for use in their own creative; academic; professional; or recreational practice either face-to-face or online. Run by our expert Tutors Anne Taylor and Victoria Field; it will explore the principles of running a writing group whether for creative writers focused on the craft of writing; for professionals using writing as a tool for well-being; or for recreation. Students will gain the tools and resources for designing a writing group of your own; and devise a strategy for running workshops.
Our online writing courses are designed to help you develop your ideas, boost your creativity and take a professional approach to your writing. They are not MOOCs or video lectures; the focus is on practical learning in small groups guided by an expert tutor. Whether you are an individual or an organisation, our unique learning platform, specialist educators, learning designers and practitioner-tutors will ensure you have a really effective and fun experience in small groups with dedicated tutors within a warm and supportive community.