Writing Workshops June ’25

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Writing Workshops June ’25

Writing Workshops June ’25

Dear writers,

Upcoming writing courses at Petersfield Museum (details below):

Murder at the Museum: Crime Writing 3-week course Tues 3, 17, 24 June (not 10 Jun)Write Your Novel ½-day workshop Sat 19th July 9.30 – 1 pm

It’s a welcoming venue for workshops and we’ve had such committed and determined groups recently that we’re looking into starting a regular writers’ meet-up/sharing salon in the autumn.

Since I first gave this crime-writing course, at Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal, three of the authors had their novels published, each going on to further publication. Bravo. We can’t guarantee such success, but we can offer guidance, space to write, and the support of a group of like-minded people. From previous Write Your Novel and Procrastinators courses, around a dozen writers are now published. Don’t leave your writing dreams on hold – come and join the writing community.

Also coming up from (WiP)2 workshops:

Editing Club online 7 pm Weds 4 June, 3 Sept, 5 Nov: In these online workshops, we collaborate as a team to improve, cajole and jostle two writers’ work into shape.

WiP2: New Theatre Royal: newtheatreroyal.com/performances/writing-workshops/Fri 13 June 2-4 pmWrite what you know v research what you don’tChristine Lawrence, novelist, actorFri 27 June 2-4 pmMore Writing for Procrastinators (2 of 3)William Sutton, novelistFri 11 July 2-4 pmWriting for Performance (Playwriting)Vincent Adams, playwrightFri 25 July 2-4 pmUnlock the Strange & Sublime: Experimental Writing Tom Sykes, journalist, novelist

Also recommending at The Pallant Centre, Havant:

Sat 14 June Stirring Emotions – Margaret JenningsSat 12 July Write your Novel – William Sutton

Murder at the Museum: Crime Writing Course
Petersfield Museum, 7 – 9 pm Tuesday June 3, 17, 24

Develop your crime writing idea in these friendly, informal workshops, led by author William Sutton. Be part of a group, exploring your own corner of crime: mystery, cosy crime, detective fiction — plus crossover genres. Suitable for all levels — from first sparks to re-plotting a drafted novel.

Workshop 1: Ideas & Characters

Invent vivid, layered characters using prompts, pictures, and questions.Use “What if…?” questions to develop motivations and storylines.Use writing exercises to build the secrets that drive story.

Workshop 2: Story: objects and specifics

Use real objects to create plot, place, and relationships.Generate plot twists and hurt your characters.Build your world through telling detail.

Workshop 3: Structure: planning or pantsing

What’s the shape of your story? Explore tools and story arcs.Read like a writer, and use influences dynamically.Build momentum, from post-its to polished drafts. Seek out your writing tribe.

Course Goals

Turn inspirations into words on the page: characters, events, and setting.Build confidence and a support network — so you can call yourself a writer.Leave with a clearer sense of your project — and how to keep going.