Journalism 101

Writer, journalist and producer Ali May takes you through the basics, principles and ethics of journalism. Find out how you can apply them to your writing for news or features.

Me? What Have I Got To Write About?

Poet, novelist and playwright Steven Camden discusses how you to start, develop and shape the stories that you want to tell.

Finding Your Inner Voice

Author, illustrator and poet Laura Dockrill shows you how to develop your own writing voice, and to find inspiration out of writer's block.

What Next? Developing Your Stories Further

Author Kirsty Logan discusses how to find what's unique to you, and how you can develop your stories and your writing voice.

The Thread

Writer, filmmaker and activist Ashish Ghadiali shows you how to develop the story teller in you. Find the thread that links you to your stories, whichever form of writing or art you work with.

Form in Poetry

Poet Deanna Rodger discusses form in different types of poetry. Find out how you can shape your poems to engage and surprise readers.

Nature and Uncertainty

Writer Zakiya McKenzie discusses writing about the natural environment, and how you can develop and structure your nature writing.

Comics... with Character

Illustrator and writer Joff Winterhart shows you how to find inspiration, develop characters and storyboard your very own comic.

Starting Your First Novel

Writer and poet Derek Owusu takes you through the process of writing, and developing your ideas into your own novel.

Rudy Loewe

visual artist, arts educator