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Join The Writers’ Block for their next workshop!

Stories surround us. We grow up with stories. We instinctively know what a story is; and yet, no matter how compelling our urge to write one may be, often the hardest thing is simply knowing where to start.

This two hour, creative writing workshop will unpack that storytelling instinct. Through exploring practical ways of thinking about characters and their needs, we will discover how to use obstacles to develop storyline.

Whether you're a first-time writer or looking to reinvigorate a long-term project, this friendly, supportive workshop will provide inspiration for your novel, short story or novella. Join us; it'll be really fun! Please bring a notepad and pen.

Gail Owen teaches creative writing at Cornwall College St Austell and Camborne, where her adult students have gone from not writing at all outside of class to becoming published and longlisted in competition. Since graduating from Royal Holloway’s Creative Writing MA programme, she has had several short stories published and, more recently, been signed by a literary agent, who is planning to submit her novel-in-progress to publishers this year.