Creative writing
workshops & courses
The Monthly Write-In
Generative writing workshop
Online drop-in sessions | Open to all
Upcoming dates:
Sat June 13th
Sat July 25th
Sat Aug 29th
Time: 10-11am
Where: Zoom
Tickets: £8 | £6 concession | free to Substack paid subscribers
Once a month, writers from all over the world drop into the WriteClub Zoom Room for a session that's equal parts creative spark and community warmth.
In each Write-In you'll get a fresh writing prompt from Alison, a timed burst of actual writing, and the chance to share what you've written. No pressure, no judgement, just good company and new words on the page.
There's also space to celebrate what you've been working on, get unstuck if you need a nudge, and hear what's coming up at WriteClub.
Whether you've been writing for years or you're just starting to take it seriously, you'll fit right in.
Writing doesn't have to be a solo sport - come and write with us.
Book your space now 👇🏼
[Or click here to become a paid Substack subscriber for just £5 a month and get access to the Write In every month!]
The Novel Intensive
Novel writing workshop
In-person workshop | Bristol, UK
Date: Sat 11th July 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Tickets: £105 | Earlybird £95
Ready to dive deep into your novel? To finally get started on that idea that's been rattling around in your head? Or are you set to kickstart a brand new story?
The Novel Intensive is a focused, energising one-day workshop for fiction writers who want to shape their story, strengthen their craft, and build serious momentum. Whether you’re stuck in the middle of a draft, starting fresh, or circling a half-finished idea, this day is designed to move your writing forward with clarity and confidence.
Come and get your manuscript into shape! Book your space now 👇🏼
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The Micro Retreat
A one-day in-person retreat
Date: Sun 16th Aug
Time: 10am-4pm
Where: Bristol, UK
Tickets: £65 earlybird / £75 full price
Limited to 16 writers
A full day away from the noise of everyday life so you can focus on your writing.
The Micro-Retreat is a lightly guided writing day for writers. There'll be optional prompst, space time and the quiet magic of writing alongside other people.
You'll be gently guided through the day by WriteClub founder Alison Powell, with writing prompts to spark new work, short bursts of sharing if you'd like them, and enough breathing space to go wherever your writing wants to take you.
Whether you want to start something new, go deeper into a current project, or simply give yourself permission to write - this is your day.
Bring a notebook, a laptop, a quill and parchment...whatever you write with.
Available to all. Come and write with us!
Spaces filling fast. Book yours below. 👇
The Co-Writing Club
Online writing sprints
Online 6 week course | All levels welcome
Date: Mon 14th Sept - 25th Oct
Time: Mon + Wed 7-8pm | Fri + Sun 10-11am
Zoom
Tickets: £35 | £29 concession
Co-Writing Clubs are six week blocks of writing sessions that take place on Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8pm and Fridays and Sundays 10-11am [UK time].
Join us for weekly prompts, an excellent writing community, motivation and accountability.
Write Your Novel
Novel writing course
Online 12 week course | All levels welcome
Date: Tue 8th Sept - 24th Nov
Time: 7-8:30pm
Zoom
Gold: £545 | Silver: £445 | Bronze: £295
This exciting twelve-week course is packed with engaging sessions on the writer's craft, dynamic feedback groups, and optional personalised one-on-one mentoring to keep you inspired and on track.
Whether you are starting out with an idea for a book or you have a full blown first draft, this course will help you get your manuscript into shape.
Only 20 places - and they go fast. Ready to write your novel? Book your place →
The Story Lab
Six week course
Online course | All levels welcome
Date: Oct 2026 TBC
Time: 7-8:30pm
Zoom
£215 / £175 concessions
Your stories are already there. This course helps you find the form to tell them.
In each session you'll write from your own lived experience, then go deeper with prompts and examples of outstanding writing in that week's form. From spoken word to flash fiction, traditional memoir to experimental forms that might just crack your writing wide open.
Ideal for writers at any stage who want to explore new forms, find their voice, or simply fall back in love with writing.
Dates for October 2026 coming soon — join the waitlist and be first to know. 👇
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Get Your Flash ON!
Flash Fiction Workshop
Online drop-in workshop | All levels welcome
Date: Sun 20th Sept
Time: 6-8pm
Zoom
£36 / £29 concessions
Flash fiction (also known as micro-fiction, smoke-long fiction, sudden fiction, drabble, or short, short fiction!) is usually under 1,000 words. It’s dense, immediate, and often surprising, funny, weird, dark, poetic, or experimental. At its best, flash fiction moves the reader in just a few lines.
Perfect for new writers or experienced scribes looking to experiment, it’s a form that teaches precision, creativity, and bold storytelling.
This two-hour, real-time online workshop is led by award-winning flasher, editor of the National Flash Fiction Day Anthology, and WriteClub founder Alison Powell.
You’ll explore examples of outstanding flash fiction, gain insight into Alison’s own process, and leave with fresh ideas and a few flash drafts of your own!
In this session, you will:
⚡ Discover brilliant examples of flash fiction
⚡ Explore the (sometimes blurry) line between flash and prose poetry
⚡ Learn techniques for writing exciting, compact stories
⚡ Receive a wealth of prompts to kickstart your ideas
⚡ Get practical tips for publishing your work
Whether you're flash-curious or already hooked — come and write with us. Book your space now👇