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Creative Writing: All Formats (Poetry, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Novel etc)

I offer creative writing classes that encourage and harness your interest and talent for the written word. As an award-winning, published playwright and poet, I bring my skills and experience to every class as I demystify approaches and offer supportive and practical lessons. With years experience as a teacher and facilitator with both children and adults, I tailor my lessons to fit your needs and aims.

This class can help you work towards English/Creative Writing qualifications at many different levels or simply to develop and explore your interest and talent in writing. Be it poetry, novels, screenwriting or playwriting, this lesson will take your writing to the next level.

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Use your laptop or notebook.

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Thornton Heath, United Kingdom

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Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I am an award-winning playwright and poet, currently working in the industry with years of teaching and facilitating experience. I offer creative writing lessons that provide a supportive and encouraging environment for everyone, of any level, to reach their creative writing goals.

Education

Writing and development programmes:
Emerging Artist Residency with Gothenburg Fringe, FINFRINGE and Žagarė Fringe
Fishamble Playwriting Course
Axis Assemble Associate Artist
NSDF Lab Artist

Experience / Qualifications

Awards:
Platform Presents Playwrights Prize Runner Up (Theatre)
OFFIE Nomination, Park Theatre (Theatre)
Simply the Best Award, Gothenburg Fringe (Theatre)
Inter-Varsity Poetry Slam Champion (Poetry)
Leinster Poetry Slam Champion (Poetry)
Best Female Poet, Circle Sessions (Poetry)

7 years experience working as a playwright, poet and creative writing facilitator

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