I am a prize-winning writer and creative writing tutor. Born and raised in Bristol, I studied Mathematics and Physics BSc at London University before discovering my passion for writing which led me to study the MFA in Creative Writing at Kingston University (Distinction).

 

My main love is prose writing. My short stories, both literary and commercial, have been widely published in magazines, anthologies and online, read at literary festivals and performed. I have written novels and had poetry published and a play performed.

 

Weekly Classes

Spring Term FULL

Tue AM, Tue PM, Wed AM, Weds PM & Wed EVE - Sep - Nov 2020

My classes are suitable for anyone who wants to start writing creatively or for anyone who already writes and who wants to develop their skills.

Day Courses

Memoir Writing - Sat 27 Mar 2021
Short Story Writing - Fri 12 Mar 2021 - FULL
Short Story Writing - Sat 13 Mar 2021 - FULL

These online courses are suitable for anyone who wants to start writing creatively or for anyone who already writes and who wants to develop their skills.

West Dean College

Inspiration from Experience - 28 - 30 May 2021
Short Story Writing - 13 - 19 Aug 2021

In the sumptious surroundings of West Dean College learn how to turn life's experiences into engaging fiction and non fiction or learn the fundamentals of writing as you develop your ideas into short stories.

The Lightbox

Art as Inspiration – Fri 23 Apr 2021 - ONLINE

No previous knowledge of art or artists is needed for you to use the Lightbox’s collection to come up with stories, characters and poems.

Surrey New Writers’ Festival

Where to Begin with Your Book - 24 Apr 2021, Sat - ONLINE

Do you think you would enjoy creative writing but are not sure where to start?

Hotel Leone Italy

Creative Writing Retreat - 4 - 11 Jun 2022, Sat-Sat
Creative Writing Retreat - 8 - 15 Oct 2022, Sat-Sat

A special week-long creative writing retreat at the Hotel Leone, Le Marche, one of the few places of unspoilt diversity and beauty in Italy.

Write Away!

Write Away! – New Dates in 2021

A friendly and supportive weekend for up to 10 writers, providing the opportunity for writers to immerse themselves in their writing.

Sculpture by the Lake

Creative Writing - Postponed until 2021

Sculpture by the Lakes provides a vibrant and peaceful park setting for this creative writing course.

Shortest Month Challenge

Whether you want to write sporadically, a little each day, or pursue your magnus opus, I invite you to join me in the Shortest Month Writing Challenge 2021.