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! 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...
I’ve just returned from Lake Como in Northern Italy, which is one of the most beautiful places I have travelled to. Some views of the mountains and lakes are simply ‘picture perfect.’ In addition to the breathtaking views on full display, there are also quiet, hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. You stumble across a...
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...
The view of Chester Town Centre from the Roman City Walls Hello, This month has been all about research and new discoveries…from a weekend exploring Chester and attending the Lapidus National Conference (Lapidus is the Writing for Wellbeing Organisation that Creative Writes is a Professional Member of: http://www.lapidus.org.uk/), a visit to the V&A Archives with my...
The Creative Writes video tells our story Hello & welcome! The whirlwind of activity has continued to spin around the Creative Writes core! We had a wonderful set of five creative writing workshops at our headquarters in Muswell Hill, N10. The group formed a bond and we covered a range of material, while I guided the group through a...
Watch the Creative Writes Video below – find out what we do and hear from our participants: Spring blossom Hello, I hope this finds you well,With the start of a new season, there is a new light. And with the new light, we start to see clearer. We start to see what it is we...
Nichola Hello, I hope this finds you well on this sunny February morning. The big news from Creative Writes headquarters is that we have a new team! After the success of working with my first volunteer Lanna in 2014, I decided it was time to try and recruit for a new volunteer to focus on...
