Directory of Writers' Circles,
Courses and Workshops

SUMMER 2008: LONDON - DATES NOT YET FIXED
Writing for Radio Summer Workshops for Writers
Radio offers excellent opportunities for both new writers and writers who have not previously written for radio. Radio commissions a significant number of drama scripts each year; there is also the BBC’s Writers' Room and Radio 4’s National Short Story Award.

Nicholas Russell-Pavier is planning a set of workshops specifically geared to writing for radio.

There will be a chance to meet established writers, directors and work in the studio. The workshop will provide insight and guidance on writing drama scripts for radio as well as the production and recording process. Nicholas is a writer and freelance producer. He and his colleagues have been making award winning programmes for BBC Radio for over 20 years.

For further information about cost, dates and what the course involves please don't hesitate to contact Nicholas:
Email: nickrp@essentialmusic.co.uk
Tel: 020 7439 7113
By post: Essential Writers’ Workshops, 20 Great Chapel Street, London W1F 8FW

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ANNE AYLOR
Ann runs a range of courses throughout the year (various locations including overseas). To find a course that suits you visit her website www.anneaylor.co.uk

CECILY BOMBERG
www.bombergwriting.co.uk
New, exciting workshops and one-to-one tutorials in London with a commissioned writer.
Contact cecily@bombergwriting.co.uk for details and dates or tel. 020 7854 2702

TONYA BLOWERS
Tonya runs workshops all year round in London and other locations.
Full details of all Tonya's courses, workshops and retreats are at www.wordplay.org.uk
Email: tonya@wordplay.org.uk
Tel: 020 8992 5741/ 07946 569123

CENTERPRISE TRUST
www.centerprisetrust.org.uk
136 Kingsland High St, Hackney, London E8 2NS
Workshops, writers' surgeries, events + resources and help for writers.

CHEEKY MAGGOT THEATRE
Screenwriting workshops
www.cheekymaggot.co.uk
Email: info@cheekymaggot.co.uk

EAST-SIDE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
East Side Educational Trust runs FREE creative writing courses for aspiring young writers aged 15-19, led by professional writers at central London locations.
For more information please contact caroline@eastside.org.uk
Caroline Salomonsson, East-Side Educational Trust, Hamilton House, 1 Temple Avenue, London EC4Y 0HA
Tel: 020 7489 2032
Fax: 020 7427 6000
www.eastside.org.uk

EUROSCRIPT
www.euroscript.co.uk
Euroscript runs workshops as well as written feedback, consultancy, individual mentoring and legal services.

EMILIA DI GIROLAMO
Various Creative Writing, Theatre and Scriptwriting courses led by author Emilia di Girolamo www.emiliadigirolamo.co.uk. Venue: YWCA Central Club, 44 Portland Place, London W1B 1NE. For details of when courses are running or to book a place phone 020 7079 2855 or email: info@44portlandplace.org.uk. Emilia also tutors one to one in creative writing, playwriting, writing television drama and film online via Wordschool www.wordschool.co.uk

EXILED WRITERS
Workshops and events in London - click here for info or see their website www.exiledwriters.co.uk

SHAHRUKH HUSAIN - AUTHOR
www.shahrukh-husain.com

IMPERIAL COLLEGE CREATIVE NON-FICTION WRITING MSc
Full details are at www.imperial.ac.uk/sciencecommunication

THE COMPLETE CREATIVE WRITING COURSE AT THE GROUCHO CLUB
Maggie Hamand and Henrietta Soames run regular inspirational writing courses at The Groucho. For full details of dates and booking information see www.writingcourses.org.uk

INITIALIZE FILMS
27 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU
www.initialize-films.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)1865 247511 or + 44 (0)207 4041053
Initialize courses aim to give writers, directors and producers a competitive edge in the film and TV market as they develop their projects and manage their careers. Most courses are limited to 6 participants. We also offer high-level script consultancy. Please see our website for more information. Course locations: London, Oxford, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris

SHAUN LEVIN
Shaun runs workshops all year round in London and other locations. The schedule for April 2007 onwards is at:
www.shaunlevin.com/schedule

MEDIALEX
Medialex run courses on the subject of media law for writers and screenwriters. For full details please contact:
Andy Potsides
Tel: 020 8973 2186
Email: andypotsides@medialex-uk.com
URL: www.medialex-uk.com

PEPPERSTOCK PRODUCTIONS
Motivational creative writing courses in London and other areas. London courses are held at University College. Courses include "So You Want To Write a Novel?", "An Introduction to Screenwriting", "Kickstart Your Creative Writing", "Writing Comedy Sketches for TV".

Full details are on the website www.pepperstock.co.uk

DANIEL SCOTT - TRAVEL WRITER
Regular courses throughout the year. For further details please email Daniel on danscott26@yahoo.co.uk or telephone + 44 (0)790 5343113. For more information on Dan and his work visit www.travelintelligence.net/wsd/writers/writ_1124.html.

SOHO THEATRE WRITING CENTRE
Writing workshops throughout the year - click here for details.

SPREAD THE WORD
www.spreadtheword.org.uk

WOMEN WRITERS NETWORK
Workshops throughout the year in Londonwww.womenwriters.org.uk

writers inc.
Sunday afternoon workshops at The Barbican. Also residential courses in Oxfordshire.
The Administrator, 14 Somerset Gardens, London SE13 7SY
Tel: 0208 305 8844
Fax: 0208 469 2147
URL: www.writersinc-london.org.uk

WrittenWords.net - Henrietta Soames
www.writtenwords.net
Email: henrietta@writtenwords.net
Tel: 020 8809 4725
Henrietta runs workshops at various levels all year round. Please contact her for details of beginners and advanced courses for 2008 or see her website.

2008 dates and details of Intensive Writing Workshops are at www.writtenwords.net/intensiveworks.htm

2008 dates and details of Writing Workshops are at www.writtenwords.net/workshops.htm
Workshop topics include Autobiography into Fiction, Family Relationships, Writing the Big Scene, Money and ...Sex!

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