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Online writing workshops

Many writing workshops are moving online. We've collected and listed a selection to get you started.

Looking for an online writing workshop or group? We've collected a variety for you to browse. Some have moved online temporarily, some are permanently digital.

Please note that we curate this list but don't run the opportunities listed. Want to share an opportunity with us? Email andrew.blair@scottishbooktrust.com

Big Smoke Writing Factory

A Dublin-based group with online courses for different levels of experience.

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The Book Whisperers

A six week online course aimed at people who have an idea for a novel.

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The Fiction Writers' Club

A Facebook group for writers to share ideas and work.

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Figment Creativity

Live mini-workshops each morning, free to all. Archived at figmentcreativity.com

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GHOST Writers

Based in Cambridgeshire but online during lockdown.

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Open Book

Open Book Unbound – a virtual home for the coming weeks while restrictions remain in place. Open Book will be sharing stories, poems and online resources each week to help keep us all reading, writing and connecting while we can’t meet together in person.

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The Scribblers' Union

Online writing group run by Kevin P. Gilday. Each week they will create new work based on themed prompts and take on new forms and structures.

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Shut Up and Write

A group that provides an hour of focussed writing time.

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Society of Authors - online events

A list of online events run by the Society of Authors, including advice and workshops.

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Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

An international professional organisation for authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults, with regional groups across the UK.

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Spread the Word

Spread the Word have a variety of online courses scheduled and have made some available for free.

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Wirdsmit

An online writing group for children with a variety of writing prompts.

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WriteWords

A longstanding web forum with online writing groups and user feedback.

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The Writing Studio

An online writing course with a small group taking place over 8 weeks.

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Writing with Rachel

Free weekly writing workshops from Rachel Plummer.

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The Writers' Den

A set of 4 writing workshops for £80 with Philip Caveney, aimed at 9-12 year olds.

Email: philipcaveney@gmail.com

Scottish BAME Writers Network

A link to the events page of the Scottish BAME Writers Network, who hold frequent workshops. Please be mindful when booking. This is a session for Black writers & writers of colour* based in Scotland (or who, pre-COVID, would normally be resident in Scotland).

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