A beginner-friendly creative writing course exploring the essential building blocks — the “DNA” — of storytelling.
Focusing on craft and technique, the course offers a practical and inspiring foundation for anyone ready to begin their storytelling journey. Across five sessions, we’ll cover:
· Preparation/planning
· Creating vivid, believable characters
· Building compelling plots
· Writing natural, effective dialogue
· Understanding point of view
Through guided exercises, inspiring examples, and supportive discussion, you’ll develop practical skills and confidence in your own writing. Drawing on the rich history and collections of Discover Bucks Museum, you’ll also have the chance to create new work rooted in local stories and place. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about storytelling — no experience needed.
Workshop dates and times:
Week 1 : Sundays 18 October, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Week 2 : Sunday 25 October, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Week 3 : Sunday 1 November, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Week 4 : Sunday 8 November, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Week 5 : Sunday 15 November, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
5 week course cost: £60
Spaces limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
The 5 week course will be taken by Dr James Kenworth, a Creative Writing Tutor, Academic and Playwright, best known for his critically acclaimed Newham Plays series, a groundbreaking theatrical sextet celebrating the stories, spaces, and people of Newham, East London. He was Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Middlesex University and Programme Leader for MA Novel Writing and has extensive experience of planning, preparing and teaching creative writing programmes/workshops for a wide variety of age groups and learners. James’ partnerships with leading arts and educational organisations include Bucks Culture, Spread the Word, Cardboard Citizens, Workers Educational Association, Newham Adult Learning Service, Newham Libraries, Newham College, Community Links, Soho Theatre, University of East London and Middlesex University. Discover more here: www.jameskenworth.co.uk
