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.
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:
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).'
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.