Creative Writing and Literature

writing in the notebook Our Creative Writing courses can help you explore creative writing and find your voice.

We have a range of courses from longer focused courses such as How to Write a Novel, A Guide to Writing Fiction and the Art of Short Stories to one day Creative Writing Group workshops. Our courses allow you to explore your writing, develop writing techniques, understand how to build your characters and write authentic dialogue. The groups are friendly and encouraging and give lots of opportunity for feedback and sharing of ideas. If you are looking to make a start with creative writing or you are a more experienced writer looking to hone your craft and enhance your ideas our courses and workshops are the perfect place to develop.

If you not an author, but you love to read, delve deeper into literature with our courses on Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Film, exploring representative twentieth and twenty-first-century texts and films from Hispanic America and Spain.

More Information on Our Creative Writing Courses

Summer Courses 2026

Creative Writing Group (R20K)

Description: An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly environment. Monthly creative writing workshops.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 29 Jul 2026 (Summer) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £22 (Concession: £13)

Courses 2026/27

The Art Of Short Story Writing (P14A)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the art of short story writing, introducing essential concepts and techniques, from creating memorable characters and believable settings to crafting compelling plots and effective storytelling.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn) Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £101 (Concession: £60)

Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Film (SG12)

Description: This course will explore representative twentieth and twenty-first-century texts and films from Hispanic America and Spain.

Tutor: Gorka Diaz Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Sep 2026 (Autumn) Times: Thursday 09:45-11:45 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £168 (Concession: £101)

How To Write A Novel In A Day (P18A)

Description: A workshop designed for novice writers who want to explore the fundamentals of novel writing, develop essential storytelling techniques, and build confidence in creating characters, plots, and settings.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 10 Oct 2026 (Autumn) Times: Saturday 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £51 (Concession: £31)

A Beginner's Guide To Writing Fiction (P16A)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the art of fiction writing, introducing essential concepts and techniques, while helping novice writers build confidence, find their unique voice, and develop their creative skills through supportive and inspiring writing practice.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 03 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £101 (Concession: £60)

Creative Writing Group (P19B)

Description: An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly and supportive environment, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from fellow writers.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £23 (Concession: £14)

Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Film (SG13)

Description: This course will explore representative twentieth and twenty-first-century texts and films from Hispanic America and Spain.

Tutor: Gorka Diaz Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Thursday 09:45-11:45 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £168 (Concession: £101)

Colonial Legacies in Hispanic America in Literature and Film (SG15)

Description: This 5 week course will explore the lasting impact of Spanish colonialism on the cultures, societies, and identities of Hispanic America. Through literature, historical sources, film, and discussion, participants will examine themes such as conquest, religion, language, race, resistance, and cultura

Tutor: Gorka Diaz Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 12:45-14:45 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £84 (Concession: £50)

Creative Writing Group (P19C)

Description: An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly and supportive environment, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from fellow writers.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 27 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £23 (Concession: £14)

How To Write A Novel In A Day (P18B)

Description: A workshop designed for novice writers who want to explore the fundamentals of novel writing, develop essential storytelling techniques, and build confidence in creating characters, plots, and settings.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Saturday 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £51 (Concession: £31)

Creative Writing Group (P19D)

Description: An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly and supportive environment, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from fellow writers.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £23 (Concession: £14)

Discovering Spain through Literature, Film and Music (SG16)

Description: This course offers an engaging introduction to the culture and regional diversity of Spain. Through literature, travel writing, film, music, and discussion, participants will explore the traditions and identities that shape modern Spain — from Andalucía and Catalonia to Madrid and the Camino de Sant

Tutor: Gorka Diaz Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 26 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 12:45-14:45 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £84 (Concession: £50)

Creative Writing Group (P19E)

Description: An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly and supportive environment, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from fellow writers.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Mar 2027 (Spring) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £23 (Concession: £14)

How To Write A Novel In 6 Weeks (P12B)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the art of novel writing, introducing essential concepts and techniques, from developing compelling characters and plotlines to crafting vivid settings and effective storytelling.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Monday 13:00-15:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £101 (Concession: £60)

The Art Of Short Story Writing (P14B)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the art of short story writing, introducing essential concepts and techniques, from creating memorable characters and believable settings to crafting compelling plots and effective storytelling.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £101 (Concession: £60)

Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Film (SG14)

Description: This course will explore representative twentieth and twenty-first-century texts and films from Hispanic America and Spain.

Tutor: Gorka Diaz Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Thursday 09:45-11:45 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £168 (Concession: £101)

How To Write A Novel In A Day (P18C)

Description: A workshop designed for novice writers who want to explore the fundamentals of novel writing, develop essential storytelling techniques, and build confidence in creating characters, plots, and settings.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Saturday 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £51 (Concession: £31)

Creative Writing Group (P19F)

Description: An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly and supportive environment, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from fellow writers.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 28 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £23 (Concession: £14)

Creative Writing Group (P19G)

Description: An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly and supportive environment, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from fellow writers.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 26 May 2027 (Summer) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £23 (Concession: £14)

How To Write A Novel In 6 Weeks (P12C)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the art of novel writing, introducing essential concepts and techniques, from developing compelling characters and plotlines to crafting vivid settings and effective storytelling.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 Jun 2027 (Summer) Times: Monday 13:00-15:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £101 (Concession: £60)

A Beginner's Guide To Writing Fiction (P16B)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the art of fiction writing, introducing essential concepts and techniques, while helping novice writers build confidence, find their unique voice, and develop their creative skills through supportive and inspiring writing practice.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Jun 2027 (Summer) Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £101 (Concession: £60)

Creative Writing Group (P19H)

Description: An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly and supportive environment, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from fellow writers.

Tutor: Carolyn Lewis Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 30 Jun 2027 (Summer) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £23 (Concession: £14)

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