Imagine...
Creative and Life Writing Workshops
Alison lives in Somerset and writes contemporary women's fiction, gritty dramas and YA time-travel adventure. She is published by darkstroke, and is a member of the Society of Authors and, the Romantic Novelists’ Association. She has a first class degree in Creative Writing from
Bath Spa University and a Masters with merit from Oxford Brookes University. She taught Creative Writing for Wiltshire College until December 2018. Alison now run workshops at the Red Brick Building in Glastonbury and other locations. Alison is available for freelance editing.
Bio
Jenny lives in Devon and writes contemporary women’s fiction, romance, and children's picture books as Jenny Kane. She also writes medieval mysteries and audio scripts as Jenifer Ash and award winning erotica as Kay Jaybee. She is published by Aria, Headline, Chinbeard Books, Xcite, Mammoth, Penguin, Cleis Press and Sweetmeats Press.
Jenny is a member the Romantic Novelists’ Association and the Erotic Readers and Writer's Association. Jenny has a PhD in Medieval History. She has been teaching creative writing classes to adults and children for twelve years in-between writing her novels, novellas & short stories. Jenny is the co-founder of Imagine creative writing workshops
Testimonals
Fantastic, inspiring, hugely enjoyable! I definitely want to keep on writing – THANK YOU!
Michelle - workshop student for Alison Knight
“Very organised, constructive, but very approachable. Jenny Kane is a born teacher/motivator.
Angela Petch of the Cardiff RNA 2021
"The Imagine retreat is a must for any established or hopeful writer. Space, creativity and fun all rolled into one beautiful location. It is incredible value for money as well."
Attendee of the Imagine retreat
Upcoming Zoom based workshops.
Run from Devon, UK, by Jenny Kane
2 hour - Zoom based -writing workshops.
All welcome.
3rd June– 6.30-8.30pm
Who will you write about? Character development in fiction
8th July – 6.30-8.30pm
Where will you write about? Location building in fiction
5th August – 6.30-8.30pm
When in Time?
Placing your fiction in time- past, present or future.
9th September – 6.30-8.30pm
Plotting and Planning
How to work out your plot and order your fiction
7th October – 6.30-8.30pm
Editing and Proofing
Perfecting and polishing your work
These workshops are ideal for beginners to fiction writing, and for anyone who has written in the past and wants to polish up their skills.
Each workshop can be booked individually, or you can book the complete series.
£20 per person, per workshop.
Advance booking is essential.
£5 deposit payable on booking. Bank details given on request.
All you need for each workshop is a working Zoom link (video and sound), pen and paper.
(There will be a five-minute flex/comfort break halfway through each workshop.)
Short Story and Fiction Writing Groups
Jenny Kane runs two fortnightly writing groups via Zoom.
Places are limited to 7 writers.
£10 per head.
Beginners encouraged. Relaxed and fun!
Alternative Tuesday eve - 7-8pm via Zoom (one place available)
Alternative Wednesday eve – 7-8pm via Zoom (new group begins on 2nd June 2021)
Every fortnight, Jenny Kane, runs a short story/fiction workshop for anyone who wants to have fun with words and build their creative writing skills.
Each meeting includes general writing advice, short writing exercises and the setting of an optional short story challenge.
The classes cover every aspect of fiction writing and run on a rolling basis for approx. 40 sessions. You can join or leave at any time. (It is possible to attend alternate classes only if you prefer.)
For those who want it, Jenny will critique each short story written for the fortnightly challenge.
(£10 per person, per session, including critique. Payment is via Bank Transfer. Payment details given on request.)
You will need to have pen and paper to hand, as well as a Zoom connection with video and microphone facilities.
Email Jenny for a place
Contact
For any enquiries, to book a place on a workshop, or to enquire about hosting a future event, please contact Alison Knight & Jenny Kane via:
Email: Imaginecreativewriting@gmail.com
Although Alison and Jenny are located in the SW England, they are willing to travel across the UK and Europe.
Jenny provides Zoom based workshops for those outside of the local area/UK - email to enquire.
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