Venue: National Theatre

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

Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm

Workshop Number: SB181125

Price: £15 / £25 for two tickets (£12.50 each) / £30 for three tickets (£10 each)

Duration: 2 hours

Class Size: Maximum 10 students (4 required for workshop to proceed)*

Suitability: All levels - beginners & experienced writers

Format: in-group discussion & writing exercises via comprehensive worksheets.

Age: all ages. Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.

(I am DBS checked)

Workshop outline: Plot twists are electric, injecting huge energy and those peak emotional moments that will leave our reader’s breathless, shuddered and absolutely gripped! And as readers ourselves, we know the importance and necessity of delivering such moments to keep us on the edge of our seats and utterly immersed in the story. And as the writer/creator, we must also ensure our plots do not become predictable.

And so - enter the huge power and potential of plot twists!

But how do we create them? If they don’t simply drop into our laps, so to speak, how do we come up with them?

Enter this workshop - designed to give you solid techniques and exercises to produce those very moments. Via comprehensive worksheets, we will discuss the theory and practice the techniques via writing exercises, providing you with sound structures to apply to your own characters, plots and scenarios.

And these writing exercises make us think outside the circle and consider left-field angles to make both us - the writer/creator and our reader - rock!

Held in the iconic National Theatre on London’s wonderful South Bank, this fun, inspiring and engaging workshop is ideal for writers wishing to sharpen their story structure and plotting skills. Beginners too will hugely-benefit from an introduction to this key aspect of plot construction.

Reviews:

“My manuscript was dull. This workshop plugged it into the mains and electrified it. Attend!” Ian, Croydon

“The techniques transformed my novel. And Dominic’s experience highlighted ways to make my novel stand out. The importance of an engaging reader experience cannot be underestimated.” Sylvia, York

“Excellent! Highly recommended.” Andrea, Portsmouth

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 at the venue.

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

Refund policy: once enrolled, should the workshop not go ahead and there’s no alternative workshop/course you’d like to transfer to, you will receive a full and immediate refund. Please note: refunds via PayPal or Eventbrite usually take 3-5 working days.

To Enrol:

Please select from the ‘Workshop Prices’ drop-down menu, then enter the workshop number (SB181125), 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 on dominic@creative-writer.co.uk to discuss.

And for any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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