Looking to develop your writing skills in a new direction? Our Specialist & Inspirational Writing courses in London explore forms of writing beyond traditional creative writing, helping you find your voice, tell your story and engage with the world around you.
Whether you’re interested in screenwriting, comedy writing, memoir, life writing, writing in retirement or responding to current events and personal experiences through words, these courses provide a supportive environment in which to experiment, reflect and develop your ideas. Many of our learners join to express themselves, connect with others and discover new ways of writing.
Led by experienced tutors, our courses encourage discussion, creativity and practical writing exercises. Whether you’re writing for personal enjoyment, exploring a new interest or finally putting your ideas onto the page, you’ll find inspiration, encouragement and a welcoming community of writers at Mary Ward Centre.
Acquire a variety of skills and approaches in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Active participation is encouraged. Beginners and more experienced writers welcome.
Are you interested in developing your writing skills? Do you have personal stories, family histories or community memories to share? Then join us for this creative nonfiction writing course in which we will Remember our stories in order to Write ourselves. We’ll explore themes of identity, history and memory to develop individual and collective pieces of writing.
Have you always wanted to write a film but never knew where to start? This course introduces you to the fundamentals of the craft of screenwriting - how stories are structured, how scenes are built, and how characters come alive on the page. Working through a combination of short exercises, script analysis and group discussion, you will begin to develop your own ideas in proper screenplay format. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to write and an interest in film and television.
Whether writing from life or imagination, a first timer or an old hand, carve yourself a couple of hours' writing time each week - no homework, no assignments, just supportive workshops which are designed to crack open the brand new writing in you.
Whether you're interested in stand-up, scriptwriting, or simply exploring the comedic mindset, this course gives you the tools to bring your ideas to life.
Whether writing from life or imagination, a first timer or an old hand, carve yourself a couple of hours' writing time each week - no homework, no assignments, just supportive workshops which are designed to crack open the brand new writing in you.
Acquire a variety of skills and approaches in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Active participation is encouraged. Beginners and more experienced writers welcome.
Whether you're interested in stand-up, scriptwriting, or simply exploring the comedic mindset, this course gives you the tools to bring your ideas to life.
Acquire a variety of skills and approaches in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Active participation is encouraged. Beginners and more experienced writers welcome.
Whether writing from life or imagination, a first timer or an old hand, carve yourself a couple of hours' writing time each week - no homework, no assignments, just supportive workshops which are designed to crack open the brand new writing in you.
Join stand-up comedian Mike Sheer for a two-day, hands-on workshop focused on writing stand-up comedy.
Whether you're interested in stand-up, scriptwriting, or simply exploring the comedic mindset, this course gives you the tools to bring your ideas to life.