Nobody is just born to write. Every successful writer has spent time honing their craft. This is your chance to get ahead of the game.

The workshop takes place in Cardiff on 5 October. Easy access from the M4. It offers you a half day kick-start to develop your interest in writing stories/novels/personal stories and helps you turn it into something more than a hobby. If you are already writing, you’ll get the help you need to improve your stories and craft them so that your readers are gripped and stay that way.

There are several problems that stop aspiring authors ever doing something about it … lack of time, confidence and good advice, getting stuck in your own head, those ‘who am I to do this?’ gremlins – and plain old-fashioned procrastination.

At this writing workshop and retreat, we will work through these blocks to your success. You’ll get the insider knowledge on what makes a story really work, from characters your readers love (or love to hate), to what showing rather than telling really means.

You’ll get writing prompts to create your own story (so bring your favourite notebook), some blessed time away from distractions to actually write, plenty of caffeine and snacks, and the chance to get useful feedback. Your ticket also includes a writer’s survival kit – including a copy of my book Telling Stories With Spark.

Strictly limited tickets available.