Tuesday mornings, 10.30am to 1pm; Feb 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Cost £125 (email kate@collage-arts.org to register and receive payment link)Due to popular demand, Collage Writing Room have added an extra 'Prioritise Your Writing' course for Tuesdays. Two places left. Virtual Writing Room via ZOOM video conference & correspondence.Producing a full-length work – whether it’s a novel or novella, a memoir, biography or a collection of stories – requires a love of writing, a willingness to…See More

Tuesday mornings, 10am-12.30pm, Feb 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Virtual Writing Room via ZOOM video conference & correspondenceOver 6 weeks, we will explore the concept of writing from life – whether from our own lives or the real lives of others – looking at all the forms we can use to write the stories we want to tell. We will discuss how to shape and structure our work in a compelling and novelistic way. We will learn ways to hook our readers into our story, keep them turning the pages,…See More

Nearly every time I try to post an event (since before Christmas), I get this 'maintenance' thingy or error 500. No idea why. I've tried everything - restarting, logging out and in again, deleting cookies, different browsers etc. Nada! I would be grateful for any advice?MAINTENANCEThe work of the system will be restored shortlyWe are just doing some technical stuff to make it better and fasterSorry for the inconvenienceSee More

Wednesday mornings, 10.30am to 1pm; Feb 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Cost £125 (email kate@collage-arts.org to register and receive payment link)Virtual Writing Room via ZOOM video conference & correspondence.Producing a full-length work – whether it’s a novel or novella, a memoir, biography or a collection of stories – requires a love of writing, a willingness to grow as a writer and lots of hard work. Practicing all three in the company of an encouraging, supportive group makes the whole…See More

Monday evenings, 6.45pm to 9.15pm; Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Virtual Writing Room via ZOOM video conference & correspondence.Complete beginners to poetry sought! Relative newcomers very welcome! Seasoned poets – come along too!This is a course for anyone who wants to liberate their creativity and immerse themselves in the joy of language. Playful, fun, entertaining, enlightening – explore your word power with Paul Lyalls.Enjoy this set of 6 workshops, one of 3 separate sets which can…See More

If you’re in need of writing inspiration, join Collage Writing Room’s Summer School during July and August. Choose from 3-day Immersive writing courses, an advanced Finding The Poem mini-course, an online talk with a literary agent (sold-out but taking names for Autumn), drop-in groups including Read-in-Situ, Start Your Writing Week, and Feedback Friday – all via Zoom video link up – and all priced extremely competitively!Day and evening courses. Finding The Poem: Mon eves from 27 July, 6.30pm…See More

Monday evenings 6.45pm-9.15pm; dates Feb 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; cost £99; venue Writing Room, Floor 3, Wood Green Works, Cumberland Road, London N22 7SG.Discover or develop your inner poet this new year!'Finding the Poem' is a wonderfully enjoyable course which unlocks creativity and makes a really fun and productive Monday night out. Poet Paul Lyalls will be your expert guide and tutor at Collage Writing Room's six week poetry course.Complete beginners to poetry sought! Relative newcomers…See More