Fantasy is one of the most popular (and most loved!) genres in literature and film; think Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Narnia. But how do we create these amazing worlds? Gaze into your crystal ball and grab your magical potions…Welcome to 'Fantasy Writing: A Beginner’s Workshop'!

Delve into the building blocks of fantasy writing in this fun and supportive 3-hour workshop. Explore mythical lands, captivating characters, fearsome creatures, and marvellous magical systems with an experienced and passionate tutor. Whether you’re a fantasy fledgling, a more experienced wizard, or somewhere in between, this workshop is for you.

Learning outcomes:

• Learn the foundations of fantasy writing and how to create your own unique worlds and characters
• Strategies to ignite your creativity and beat writer’s block
• Develop ideas for your own fantasy stories through guided writing exercises
• Gain confidence in a supportive environment with an experienced tutor

What to bring:

• Pen and paper, or laptop/tablet
• Highlighters or anything else you might like to bring!

About the Tutor:

Aylish Dowsett is an award-winning writer, tutor, and copywriter. She teaches creative writing at The Writers' Studio, The Writing Quarter, Creative Writing Ink, and SGSCC. Her work has been published in Mythrill Fiction, Collider, Honi Soit, Grapeshot, The Quarry, and many others. She loves cats and all things weird and British.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.