essentialWriters.com - for all kinds of writers by all kinds of writers

Home  •   Log in   •  Join Essential Writers!

  • News
  • Jobs etc
  • Resources
    • Books
    • Courses
    • Films
    • Magazines
    • Websites
    • Publishers
    • Literary Agents
  • Essential Words
  • Genres
    • Copywriting
    • Crime fiction
    • Erotica
    • Expat guides
    • Fashion writing
    • Film journalism
    • Ghostwriting
    • Horror writing
    • Internal newsletters
    • Music journalism
    • Musical composition
    • Real life journalism
    • Satire: a tongue-in-cheek guide
    • Short story writing
    • Travel writing
  • How to…
    • Benefit from rejection
    • Conduct a successful interview
    • Cope with stress
    • Copyright your writing
    • Create a home office
    • Create believable characters
    • Deal with income tax
    • Get published
    • Get the most out of internships
    • Maintain your motivation
    • Make money from online writing
    • Manage your time
    • Network successfully
    • Promote yourself – and your writing
    • Set up wireless broadband connection
    • Write for online magazines
  • Competitions
  • Forums
  • Blogs
  • Welcome
  • RSS

Essential Writers > Resources > Courses

0

Top US Script Consultant Julie Gray comes to the UK to teach her Warner Brothers screenwriters’ workshop

Posted by Judy Darley
at March 4, 2010
Top US Script Consultant Julie Gray comes to the UK to teach her Warner Brothers screenwriters’ workshop

This March you have the chance to learn key screenwriting skills from Script Consultant Julie Gray. Julie describes her two-day workshops as “fun, participatory and designed to help aspiring screenwriters learn the tools necessary to not only test ideas for originality but also to outline effectively and write unforgettable characters.”

read more...

Courses, Resources
0

LIVE EAST offers free Journalism workshops for aspiring writers aged from 12 to 22

Posted by Judy Darley
at February 11, 2010
LIVE EAST offers free Journalism workshops for aspiring writers aged from 12 to 22

LIVE EAST - a magazine by young people, for young people - is beginning a series of free Introduction to Journalism workshops for writers aged between 12 and 22 years old. Workshops will run for six weeks with the same workshop repeated on Wednesdays and Fridays. The first cycle runs from Friday February 12th.

read more...

Courses, Resources
0

Show of Strength Theatre Company brings free writing workshops to Bristol and Exeter

Posted by Judy Darley
at February 5, 2010
Show of Strength Theatre Company brings free writing workshops to Bristol and Exeter

What is the purpose of a theatre? To provide actors with a place to act, to entertain the masses? Perhaps, from a writer’s point of view, it’s main purpose is to showcase the work of playwrights. Show of Strength Theatre Company takes this a step further by providing free scriptwriting workshops, and helping aspiring playwrights to emerge.

read more...

Courses, Resources
0

Writers are invited to attend ‘Authors for Dinner’ at The Sussex House Party in January and February

Posted by Gilly Smith
at January 7, 2010
Writers are invited to attend ‘Authors for Dinner’ at The Sussex House Party in January and February

The idea was simple; we have the space – three acres of woodland – and we love the company of writers, so why not invite them over? Our next gathering happens on January 16th, when award-winning short story writer, Vanessa Gebbie will be at the Sussex House Party for dinner to talk Flash Fiction.

read more...

Courses, Resources
0

Study for a ‘Mix-tape’ Media MA with Bournemouth University

Posted by Judy Darley
at December 30, 2009
Study for a ‘Mix-tape’ Media MA with Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University has launched a new range of short courses for media professionals, including Editorial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Journalism and Scriptwriting. There are more than 30 to choose from, so you can take just one or create a pick-n-mix MA that’s tailored to your interests and needs.

read more...

Courses, Resources
1

Learn to pitch to editors and sell features with Susan Grossman’s latest workshop

Posted by Kathleen Inglis
at December 17, 2009
Learn to pitch to editors and sell features with Susan Grossman’s latest workshop

With the marketplace for freelance journalists becoming increasingly challenging throughout 2010, begin 2010 by improving your chances of landing that dream writing commission with a one-day workshop by magazine editor Susan Grossman. This course covers writing compelling synopses that get results.

read more...

Courses, Resources
1

Improve your writing skills by signing up to a Literary Chicks course in 2010

Posted by Kathleen Inglis
at December 9, 2009
Improve your writing skills by signing up to a Literary Chicks course in 2010

If you yearn to go on a writing course, but can’t commit to one at your local university or college, Deany Judd’s latest venture may hold the answer. Freelance journalist Deany is launching a new website called Literary Chicks, offering a variety of online writing courses for newspaper, magazine and publishing markets.

read more...

Courses, Resources
0

Mitzi Szereto invites you to join her for a weekend of Literotica writing

Posted by Judy Darley
at November 5, 2009
Mitzi Szereto invites you to join her for a weekend of Literotica writing

If you’ve always fancied turning your creativity towards writing erotica, author and anthologist Mitzi Szereto may be just the woman to help you out. Mitzi has taught erotic writing workshop at venues as varied as the prestigious Cheltenham Festival of Literature to the Greek islands, and now she’s offering a weekend course in erotic writing on the Isle of Wight.

read more...

Courses, Resources
Next Page

Subscribe to our newsletter

Search

Sign up for a free Essential blog
  • Featured Essential Blogs

    • Joined up writing: a writer’s thoughts
    • Kathleen Jones Diary
    • What's it all about again?
  • Tip of the week

    “Don’t oversell yourself in a submission letter - editors tend to be quiet people who don’t like boasting. Don’t get too up yourself, but carry on believing!” Gwen Davies, Alcemi Books

  • RSS Essential Forum

    • tbtentertainmentgroup on "In need of Cheap Writers" March 11, 2010 tbtentertainmentgroup
    • mike on "Competitions - how do you know if they're legit?" February 22, 2010 mike
    • johnfmac on "Want to be part of the next GREAT British Movie?" February 16, 2010 johnfmac
    • ruth on "Case study request - Happy feet" February 15, 2010 ruth
    • graham on "What would be the perfect island for a writing retreat?" February 13, 2010 graham
  • Sites We Like

    • Arvon Foundation
    • Gorkana
    • Guardian Media
    • Mslexia
    • Spoken/Written Bulletin SW
    • Writers’ News
  • Other Socket Sites

    • Embrace Australia (Australia Immigration)
    • The Risk Collective
    • Digibode
  • Recent Comments

    • Lisa, as a journalist myself, working on my first screenplay, I was inspired by your story. Thanks! - Lisa Tsering
    • Reading that has set me up for the day / week / hour. Writers need other writers like stepping stones to stop them getting swept away by reality - Amanda
    • Would love to see the You Are Here show. Any idea is it coming to Ireland? - emerging writer
    • Having Ruth Palmer playing Bach and Bartok on her Strad. in the Octagon was a wonderful idea. Hope this will happen again. - Martin Clotworthy
    • I love writing and reading books. I love the notion that people can make things up in their mind and then make them real on a page, for the pleasure - whiteshark0121

Powered by Wordpress | WP Premium theme by WP Remix
Socket Creative Ltd. © 2010 All rights reserved

  • Home
  • Press
  • Link to us
  • Privacy
  • Terms & Conditions