Venue: Jubilee Library, Brighton

Address: Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE

Date: Saturday 10th October 2026

Time: 10am - 5pm

Workshop Number: B101026

Price: £37 / Early bird: £27

Duration: 7 hours, including lunch/coffee breaks

Class Size: Minimum six required for workshop to proceed*

This one day, inspiring and fully-interactive workshop is the best out there for getting writers inspired, invigorated and armed with the practical tools and techniques to ignite and accelerate their writing. Guaranteed!

Whether a beginner or seasoned pro, this workshop is packed with writing exercises, talks about the various key aspects, top tips and sound, tried and tested creative processes to get you producing your very best work.

From developing an initial idea to igniting your plot, Dominic explains the principles he follows when writing his own spy thriller.

Via comprehensive worksheets (supplied, plus clipboards to lean on - also supplied), you will be taken through the following topics, with opportunities to ask questions at each stage. (As you’ll appreciate, numbers of questions are somewhat limited due to the number of attendees and time constraints to cover all the content.)

Topics:

The initial idea - where we take it from there?

Building a structured plot, layering in rising tension, drama and jeopardy

Plot twists and pace

Character development & backstory

Descriptions

Locations and fresearch

Writer’s work ethic

How to get published

You will visit the key elements and ingredients necessary to write a rich and compelling story; i.e., what makes a story work and sparkle; the techniques for which are equally applicable to both short stories and novel writing.

Please note - due to time constraints and the number of attendees, it may not be possible for you to complete your story. However, you will capture many of the core plot points, and the aim of this workshop is to provide you with the concrete steps to building a sound plot, structure and story; i.e., to delivering the very best reader experience possible; learnings you can apply to future stories.

Reviews: “Such an exciting day which really kickstarted my writing. So much fun, and in my favourite part of London!” Sarah, Oxford.

“This workshop is a game changer. It opened my eyes to everything that’s required to write a full, rich book. I learn best by actually doing it, rather than being in a classroom. Superb!’ Ryan, Bromley.

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me directly on dominic@creative-writer.co.uk

Reviews:

“Such an exciting day which really kickstarted my writing. And so much fun!” Sarah, Oxford.

“This workshop is a game changer. It opened my eyes to everything that’s required to write a full, rich novel. I tend to procrastinate, so the intensive nature of this day really helped me. I learn best by actually doing it, rather than being in a classroom. Superb!’ Ryan, Bromley.

“I’m a beginner, so the best part for me was coming away with a check-list reminder of what I should include: plot, drama, narrative, dialogue, descriptions etc. Highly recommend this, and Dominic’s enthusiasm is infectious.” Zelda, Chislehurst

“I love the film-like pre-production work we did as a group, building our characters and plots as we went, which sparked wonderful backstories. Thank you so much, Dominic.” Deepika, Wandsworth.

FAQ

Are there any session requirements? Yes, you’ll need basic written and spoken English skills to benefit from it.

Is previous creative writing experience required? No.

Are there any other costs? No, unless you wish to buy food or refreshments on the day.

Is there anything I need to bring? Just your own writing materials – pens, paper, laptop etc.

Refund policy: no refunds are offered.

To Enrol:

Please select from the ‘Workshop prices’ drop-down menu.

Then, please enter the workshop number (B101026)

The, please enter any ‘Additional Notes’, (e.g., does the ticketholder require special access; if a gift, who is the ticket for etc.)

Then, please make your payment via PayPal. Should you not have a PayPal account, please email me on dominic@creative-writer.co.uk for alternative arrangements.

And for any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on, again on dominic@creative-writer.co.uk

Thank you for reading and I hope to work with you on your writing goals.

With best wishes & happy writing!

Dominic

Dominic Canty

dominic@creative-writer.co.uk

www.creative-writer.co.uk