Courses

Writing Nature Memoir - online

An online course with the Field Studies Council. Meet fellow nature writers through this step-by-step guide to writing nature memoir.

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Where: Virtual - online

When: Wednesday 7th October - Wednesday 2nd December 2026

Time: Webinars take place 19:00 - 19:45 on Wednesday 14th October, Wednesday 21st October, Wednesday 4th November, Wednesday 18th November 2026

Cost: £75.00

For more information and to book a place on this course:

https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/writing-nature-memoir-online

What learners say:

'Brings a fresh approach to writing in both the design and the delivery of the course.'

'Demystifies the process of writing and makes it accessible to a wider audience.'

'A well-researched set of tasks ... the emphasis on group support and feedback enhances the experience further.'

Structural Editing - online

A three-week online course covering the three levels of editing: paragraph, sentence and word.

What learners say:

'A clear introduction – for me editing had a been a thing I did rather randomly. I hadn’t considered paragraphs, sentences and words separately when reviewing my work and found the approach really helpful.'

'It felt very supportive and reminded me how important it is to have a support network behind you as a writer (and artist).'

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Week 1: Paragraph

Punctuation - setting the scene, senses, narrative voice, organisation, design by subtraction.

Week 2: Sentence

Grammar - power of verbs, lists with twists, inverted sentences, active and passive voice.

Week 3: Word

Vocabulary – meaning, choices, imagery, implications, effect on the reader, writer’s ideas.