Our Creative Writing Courses offer an individiually tailored approach to your writing, whether you are a complete beginner or would like to flex your creative muscles. We have three main course types, aimed at adults and children, but within those areas is the scope to have the course structured to suit the experience and ability of the student.

The full length of the courses is 12 weeks. You can purchase 4 week blocks, or all 12 weeks. As all the courses are the same price, please let us know when you order which age or level you require. Please note, we are now offering the courses without feedback, so you receive the same set of exercises but complete them without returning them to us for comments and guidance.

You will receive all the coursework and then can work at your own pace. The coursework is designed to offer more challenge as you progress, so it's a good idea to complete it in the order it is presented. The work is sent out via email, in either MS Word, MS Works or a PDF. Please let us know when ordering which you prefer, otherwise it will be sent in MS Word as standard.

Both our adult and children's courses can be used to lead group work, such as creative writing classes or literacy work. For more information on using the courses in this way, please email us or purchase the course in the usual way and let us know you wish to receive coursework suitable for a group.

The Children's Course is aimed at different ages and abilities and is designed to be a fun introduction to creative writing for children and young adults up to KS3. This is suitable for those children who need extra encouragement and help with their writing, as well as those who want to be explore an exisitng interest. If you are not sure which level your child needs in this course, please contact us before purchase.

KS1: This course offers lots of fun activities which stimulate creative thinking and encourage writing. A gentle start to literacy, or a helping hand for older children who have difficulty with English. 

KS2: This course also includes fun activities to help with creative thinking, but there is more emphasis on how stories are formed, some poetry work and literacy exercises. This is suitable for Primary age children as well as older children who are having problems with their English and need to build self-confidence.

KS3: The exercises within this older age range are firmly rooted in creative writing but are still flexible for a range of abilities. The work encourages a diffierent approach to creative writing, giving the student the chance to really put their mark on the completed stories. If the student is confident and already proficient in English, the Courses for adults may be more suitable.

The Beginner's Course is for anyone with an interest in creative writing, regardless of your experience of the subject. A gentle and enjoyable introduction, this is suitable for the absolute novice or those wanting to gradually rebuild confidence. Using small starter exercises, work based on life experiences and your view on the world, this course is designed to build your confidence as you progress.

The Advanced Course is especially suitable for people with an existing interest in creative writing who would like to develop their ability and be challenged in a constructive and stimulating way. Ranging from mini-books to re-writng your life as fiction, this course offers the more advanced writer the chance to flex their muscles.

Please email us at office@winterwitch.co.uk or use the Contact Us form for more details. Please don't forget to include your contact details if using the online form. Otherwise, choose your option from those shown below and don't forget to let us know which Course you are interested in. If you wish to pay by cheque, please email us for details.  

Only courses without feedback are available at the moment

Without feedback 

4 week course GBP 15

12 week course GBP 45

With feedback     

4 week course GBP 25   

12 week course GBP 65