Workshops & Events

Writing Workshops UK for Educators

WORKSHOP 1

FIRST STEPS IN EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING

Format: Half-day (3 hours) | Price: £95 per person

Location: Online (Zoom) or In-person (Clevedon)

Who this is for: Educators thinking “I should write a book” — our introductory writing workshops UK option for absolute beginners.

What you’ll learn:

→ Is your idea actually a book?

→ Three structures for educational non-fiction

→ Traditional vs self-publishing pros and cons

→ Creating a chapter outline publishers want

→ Realistic timelines and next steps

You’ll leave with:

→ Working chapter outline

→ Clarity on your publishing path

→ Actionable next steps

WORKSHOP 2

MANUSCRIPT DEVELOPMENT INTENSIVE

Format: Full-day (6 hours) | Price: £275 per person

Max: 6 participants

Who this is for: Authors with 20,000+ words written but feeling stuck

Morning: Manuscript surgery, peer feedback, structural problems

Afternoon: Finding your voice, editing process, marketing mindset

You’ll leave with:

→ Detailed revision plan

→ Confidence your book is viable

→ Connection with fellow authors

WORKSHOP 3

FROM IDEA TO PUBLISHED WORK

Format: 6-week online series | Price: £495 per person

Weekly 90-min Zoom sessions (Wednesdays 7-8:30pm)

Limited to 8 participants

Week 1: Concept to chapter outline

Week 2: Research and source materials

Week 3: Establishing writing routine

Week 4: Writing first chapter (live feedback)

Week 5: Structure and narrative flow

Week 6: Publishing options and next steps

You’ll leave with:

→ 15,000-25,000 words drafted

→ Complete book plan

→ Publishing-ready confidence

Writing Workshops UK for Life Stories & Memoirs

WORKSHOP 4

YOUR LIFE, YOUR BOOK

Format: Half-day (3 hours) | Price: £75 per person

Location: Clevedon (venue TBC) – refreshments included

Who this is for: Anyone who’s thought “I should write down my stories”

What you’ll learn:

→ Which stories matter most

→ Organising 70+ years into readable structure

→ Interview techniques

→ Involving family without drama

→ What professional publishing delivers

You’ll leave with:

→ Chapter outline for YOUR life story

→ Confidence you can do this

WORKSHOP 5

LIFE STORY INTENSIVE

Format: Full-day (6 hours) | Price: £195 per person

Max: 6 participants

Morning: Creating your timeline, identifying life chapters, story extraction

Afternoon: Writing techniques, handling difficult topics, publishing process

You’ll leave with:

→ Recorded stories (transcribed for you)

→ Complete chapter outline

→ First 1,000 words drafted

→ Roadmap to publication

Private Writing Workshops UK — Custom Sessions

– In your home (Clevedon/North Somerset area)

– At care homes or community centres

– For groups (4+ people get discount)

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