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Creative-writing workshops, courses, and resources for adults, online and in Oxford

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Find your joy in writing

Whether you haven't written since school and want to try out this creative-writing malarkey, or you’re so passionate about writing that you feel like it's the reason you have skin and breathe air, I’ll help you write more, better, and joyously.

Join live courses and workshops in Oxford or on Zoom, use the Evergreen Courses for self-paced exploration, and join the Community for ongoing support.

“Whether you are just beginning or an established author, there is always something to take away.” – Carolyne
“Practical, care-filled, joyful suggestions and exercises that left me with a solid sense of knowing I can write” – Lauren
“An expert guide who succeeds in wearing her expertise lightly: the hallmark of a true educator.” – Prof Jake
 

New Evergreen Course: Orientating the Reader: Shifting Between Scenes

Orientating the Reader: Shifting Between ScenesIf you want your story to include flashbacks, or multiple characters, plot threads, or time streams, here’s how to keep the story thrilling, instead of confusing.

Discover how with Orientating the Reader: Shifting Between Scenes.

“For me, the most beneficial thing was finding a new way to look at something, or a new way of thinking about it. Orientating the Reader was particularly good for this.” – Gemma

 

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  • whisk up a twisty-turny plot
  • invent an exciting new character
  • turn description into tantalising story hints
  • sharpen your style with original imagery
  • write a deftly distilled poem

and develop a new writing skill.

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Megan's grinning faceMeet Megan and the Writers’ Greenhouse

I’m Megan and I run The Writers’ Greenhouse: a one-woman business offering creative-writing courses and resources for adults. I believe that everyone can write creatively, and everyone can do all kinds of creative writing. I also believe that we learn best and we write best when we let ourselves loosen up, and approach it playfully.

Want to get started?

The Essentials of StorytellingStart writing your first-ever story or discover how to sort out a tricky section of your novel in just one hour.

"I am getting inspired as I go and can see myself using this over and over. I wish everyone trying to write a story could see this." – Felice Wyndham

Find out how to get started with The Essentials of Storytelling now.

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The Writers' Greenhouse CommunityJoin an affordable online membership to develop your writing, get expert advice on tap, and connect with your writing community.

“The Writers’ Greenhouse is a safe creative space populated by imaginative and lovely people. Enjoy!” – Sal

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Want to dive deeper?

Narrative Drive workshop Plot Tension Map workshopIf your story's direction feels unclear, the middle's "soggy", or you're wondering how to organise everything, Narrative Drive and Plot Tension Map will make it all clear and exciting again.

“I can't stress enough how glad I am to have found Megan and her amazing courses. Processes which I have always found terrifying - such as plotting - are broken down into manageable steps.” – Anja

Find out how to get started with Narrative Drive here.

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Back to Top | Next Live Events: The Summer of Writing workshops and Play With Poetry: Free Workshop | New Evergreen Course: Orientating the Reader: Shifting Between Scenes

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