Course title: ‘February 2026 Novel Booster’.

Venue: National Theatre

Address: Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX

Dates: Tuesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th February 2026

Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm

Course Number: SB030226

Price: £79.00

Duration: four weeks - one session per week of two hours

Class Size: Maximum 10 students (PLEASE NOTE: minimum of 6 students required for workshop to proceed)*

(*Once enrolled, should the course not go ahead and there is not a suitable alternative course you’d like to transfer to, you will receive a full refund. Please note: refunds via PayPal or Eventbrite can take 3-5 working days.)

Format: In-class discussion of the weekly topic, practised via in-class writing exercises. Also, prompts, tips, insights and homework.

Course aim: to ignite your creativity and spur you on towards with your writing goals, building a delightful momentum as you go.

Age: 18 and above. (I am DBS checked)

Description: This creative writing course is suitable for beginners or writers looking for a fresh injection of inspiration, and is perfect for all genres and those wishing to write short stories.

Course outline: Via the writing exercises and weekly subjects, you will revisit the key elements of the creative process and the necessary ingredients – character, structure, plot, theme, drama, the creation of ideas, point of view, location and so much more.

Each week, we begin with fun writing exercises to practice the above-mentioned aspects. Then, we will focus on a particular subject, as detailed below:

Week 1 - Structure: the key phases of a story (the start, middle and end) and the job each should do, allowing us to build the appropriate rising drama, tension and jeopardy, plus, to layer in the key aspects the reader will need to be utterly hooked..

Week 2 - Character: the development of your protagonist via furthering their backstory, physical description, likes and dislikes etc. Such a vital aspect. Our characters are the vehicles via which the stories are told, and establishing a bond/connection/understanding between them and our reader is paramount.

Week 3 - Dialogue: a hugely important part of writing, for it is via this our readers really get to know our characters. Plus, as the writer, we can convey emotions, mannerisms, action, movement and so much more.

Week 4 - Location: an absolutely key part of our writing, for, of course, everything happens somewhere. And locations are the canvas upon which our stories are told. Get this aspect right and our readers cannot help but be drawn into the worlds/situations/emotions we are creating.

These ‘Novel Booster’ courses are great fun, inspiring and beneficial via the group experience. And there’s nothing like being in the company of fellow creatives to really take our story projects to the next level.

FAQ

Are there any course requirements? Yes, you’ll need basic written English skills to benefit from it, plus access to the internet for the sending and receiving of homework

Is previous creative writing experience required? No.

Are there any other costs? No.

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

And perhaps most importantly - why choose Creative Writer UK as opposed to other course providers?

Apart from working with a passionate, enthusiastic and vastly-experienced author and coach in Dominic, you will also:

Be taught in a group with a maximum number of ten students - small enough to ensure personal attention and inclusion, whilst broad enough to benefit from a cross-section of influences and inspirations.

Reviews:

‘This course re-booted my novel and mindset. No more blank-page-syndrome for me.” Charlotte, Sussex.

‘The accountability of having to send in homework each week was wonderful. An excellent course at an unbelievable price too! I’ll be back for more.’ Cliff,
Bermondsey.

To Enrol:

Please select your course price from the drop down menu, then enter the course number (SB030226), then add any special instructions (e.g., is this purchase a gift? If so, who for? / do you, or the recipient, require special access etc.), then click ‘Buy Now’ to be taken through to your PayPal account.

(Should you not have a PayPal account, alternative payment means are available. Please email me to discuss.)

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

Best wishes & happy writing!

Dominic

Dominic Canty

dominic@creative-writer.co.uk

www.creative-writer.co.uk