This month, I’ve been thinking about the power of unfinished stories… The stories we write, the stories we think, the stories we speak, the stories we hear, the stories we read and the stories we wish to believe. These are all treasures for writers, aren’t they? We can weave all of these stories into our...
I recently received this letter from a Creative Writes Workshop participant. It has been shared with her kind permission. This letter is written from the heart and I don’t think it needs any further explanation. I hope you enjoy reading it… Dear Nichola, The topic of your post has reminded me that I still haven’t...
I am often asked what exactly goes on in a creative writing course. There are Creative Writing Courses going on all around London but I like to think that the Creative Writes Workshops are a little different… Nestled in a quiet, inspiring corner of Muswell Hill, small groups of writers have been gathering for Creative...
What I mean is this – there is a difference between creative writing and creative writing with a connection. The good news is that this creative writing connection can be nurtured. It can be nurtured within us, by reading and savouring words, by developing our interest and passions, by knowing what we like, what we...
“Creative Writing? I’m too busy!” Finding space to write, even in your head… Hello, how’s January going for you so far? Over here at Creative Writes, we are continuing work on the new website and planning the ongoing programme of creative writing workshops for Muswell Hill, North London, N10 which is really exciting. Do you...
Hello & Happy New Year from Creative Writes headquarters! I am delighted to be back with new creative writing workshops in Muswell Hill, N10 and this brand new website. There has been a lot of behind the scenes work going on to create the website and we hope you enjoy using it. Thank you to...
“The main thing in life is to swim …” A Care Home Participant, during a recent poetry reading workshop. Hello, I was inspired by the above quote from a resident at a care home during one of my poetry reading workshops – Read Aloud, for C&C Housing Trust. That particular session was not...
Hello, how has your week been? I’ve had a really busy week. Much of the time has been spent working or in work related activities. This doesn’t mean it has felt like a chore. In contrast – it has been stimulating, engaging and fun. I’ve met and been re-united with some wonderful people. Here are...
Hello! There has been a lot of new stuff to get my head around recently. We celebrated my mum’s landmark Birthday as she entered a new decade; my nephew started school for the first time; I am approaching a whole year in what still feels like a fairly new flat – after all...
A Whitstable stone from the weekend Could this be it, could summer finally have arrived? I thought I would celebrate the sunshine and share my Summer Medley with you… It’s been a busy time and for obvious reasons – rather strange. I won’t go into politics here but I have felt that the world has tipped...
