Our creative writing workshops are for everybody, from the loudest voices in the class to the quietest. Our simple yet revolutionary model encourages participation from even the most reluctant writers.
Furthermore, our model has proven to work especially well with neurodivergent children, those with secondary educational needs, hesitant or anxious children, and other children who may struggle in the traditional classroom setting.
Our workshops are designed to balance collaborate and individual work, we have volunteers to support, guide, and scribe for the young people who need it, and our experienced staff can adapt our delivery to ensure everyone can participate and have fun.
Everyone has a creative spark in them, and everyone has a story worth telling, and so every contribution is celebrated, and every child leaves a published writer.
Here's some things you should know before you book your workshop!
In our story-making workshop, students will be guided through an exploration of the basic elements of a story, deciding what they want to write about as they go and transforming a blank page into a completely new and original story.
Workshops take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with set slots for in-person and Zoom workshops.
Click the links below to view our availability and book a slot.
Please ensure that if you’re booking a Zoom workshop that you have a) a stable internet access, b) the ability to project the Zoom meeting on a classroom screen, and c) that the speakers and microphone functional.
The young people will also need pencils and paper for the second part for the workshop.
If you have any questions, please contact us by emailing outreach@fightingwords.co.uk
What kind of workshops are available?
There are two models to choose from, all available either online or in-person:
- Creative-writing workshop: your students will explore the essential elements of a story, creating original characters, setting and realistic dialogue as the basis for an original piece of writing.
- Time-travel workshop: using the theme of time travel, your students will use their imaginations, personal histories and historical facts to creatively connect with life 100 years ago and 100 years from now. This workshop is suited best to Years 8, 9 and 10.
