Find Your Writing Voice workshop – Saturday 24 January 2026
Write Away is back!*
Brilliant short fiction writer Emily Devane and I are hosting another writing workshop in beautiful Ilkley – and our theme this time is finding your writing voice.
We’ll be digging into what people mean by ‘voice’, how to find yours, how to use it on the page and how to develop it.
Expect a morning full of advice, encouragement, inspiration – and plenty of interactive writing exercises,
The workshop is on Saturday 24 January, 10am-1pm. Find out more and book your spot here on Eventbrite.
*working title: Write Away 2: 2Fast2ManyBiscuits
Testimonials: What people have been saying about Write Away workshops
‘Great tutors, great setting. Very positive and pragmatic approach – demystifies writing, brings it down to earth.’ Murna
‘Thank you for a really enjoyable and inspiring workshop! Came away with lots of very useful info, tips and ideas.’ Marie
‘Loved the workshop. Excellent overview – great for beginners and people who have written lots before!’ Helen
‘Helped to remind me how to get back to the heart of why I write and how to move on when stuck or struggling. Great fun!’ Alice
‘Simply put, it was great!’ Tony
Write Away writing workshop – Saturday 8 November 2025
I’m delighted to be joining forces with the lovely and brilliant short fiction writer Emily Devane to host a writing workshop in our hometown of Ilkley. Scroll down for more details – and click here to reserve your spot!
Are you a writer who never seems to find the time to write? Or perhaps you’re struggling to get started with a writing project – or see one through to the end? You might even want some guidance about what your idea could become. Seeing a piece of writing through from start to finish can be a daunting prospect.
Write Away is your opportunity to dedicate some time to your writing, with tips and strategies on how to get started, how to keep going and how to finish a writing project, whatever that might be.
Over three interactive sessions, we’ll cover:
– Beginnings: Getting Started. We’ll explore where inspiration comes from, the fear of the blank page, how to get ready for writing, and where in the story to begin.
– Middles: How to Keep Going! We’ll look at ways to maintain momentum, the hurdles that get in the way and how to tackle them, and how story beats can help move the your? story along.
– Endings: Knowing When It’s Done and What Next? We’ll consider what makes a brilliant ending – and how to get there – as well as sharing work for feedback and knowing when it’s submission ready
When? Saturday 8 November, 2025 – 10am-1pm
Where? Church House, All Saints Church, 4 Church Street, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8DS (Google Maps link)
Find out more and buy your workshop ticket on our Eventbrite page here.
