Creative Writing Course Reviews

Unlocking Creativity

Wow, was only 4 weeks but it packed a punch. Long time since I have learnt so much let alone in only 4 weeks. Finally starting to write down those scenarios that keep running around in my head. Funny, all I had to do was get out of my own way and start writing. I really want to stick with this and keep practicing. I have a lot to learn but trust the process. So much so that I have enrolled in the 10-month First Draft course. The 4 weeks taught me so much about process and structure I can’t wait to get started on the next 10 months.

Unlocking Creativity

My greatest hurdle was silencing the ever-present self-critic in my head. This course taught me to push that voice aside and simply write. The encouragement I’ve received here helped me face my fears and find my flow.

Unlocking Creativity

The course has opened a whole new world of possibilities around character development, the endless paths on which they might travel, scene transition and the importance of allowing the reader room to use their imagination. I’ve also had fun exploring structure, its ability to transform a story and the use of place and sensory detail to help ground a scene.

I never imagined I was good enough or creative enough to realise this long-held dream. I was surprised at how much I’ve enjoyed the process; it’s been brilliant. The encouragement from the writing community doing the course has helped enormously. Now I have some tools that have given me confidence to believe a novel might be possible.

Unlocking Creativity

It’s not very often you get the opportunity in life to radically change direction. To do something you dreamed about a long time ago but fear diverted you to a road more safely travelled yet infinitely less interesting.

Of course it took getting pushed out the door to even contemplate the idea of taking this much time off to explore the idea of becoming a writer.

I’ve learned the value of reading my fellow writers work with a critical eye and a generous spirit. The quality of their writing has been such a joy to read, and I think it’s safe to say that everyone’s writing has improved so much these last four weeks. More importantly, I get the sense that everyone’s creativity has been unleashed and that is perhaps the best part.

And I have learned that I can write. I am a writer. Where it will go, I have no idea. I have dreams of writing something that will one day be adapted into a film, and I have imagined sitting in the audience to watch the premiere for it, shaking my head and wondering how this dream came true.

Unlocking Creativity

It feels like the engine has finally started. Now it’s just a matter of showing up and letting the road unfold.

Unlocking Creativity

I signed up for a four-week writing course, to see if I could start to shake free that novel that’s been lurking in my mind for the last couple of decades. You know that I’ve been struggling to do anything creative for years, so it was a bit scary signing up, but I can honestly say I loved every minute of it.

I learned so much more than just ‘writing’. I learned why my inner critic is such a cage fighter, and that everyone has a similar experience of doubt when they write. I learned that perfectionism is common and can block creativity – and how to put it aside and let the words flow.

I was astounded at the talent of the writers who were in my course and found myself lifted up and awed when reading their works. If this is what we can do when we first pick up a pen, imagine what wonders lie in store for those who put in the effort to make this their craft!

Four weeks later, I can do this. I can sit down and write, without feeling like a fraud, or worrying about it being rubbish. I can let the words come out and see where they want to take me. That’s a miracle in my book.

Unlocking Creativity

I’ve just completed a four‑week writing course called Unlocking Creativity. At the start, I wondered if I had any real talent or ability — whether this would be the test that finally told me if I could be a writer. Even though I’ve written all my life, I still felt like a beginner.

What surprised me, even in the first week, was discovering that I already had a voice — unmistakably mine. And reading my fellow writers’ work, I heard theirs too: each with a different rhythm, tempo, and emotional texture.

By week four, something shifted. One of the turning points was a piece of feedback from my tutor — it helped me see what was already there. I realised we weren’t becoming writers — we already were. When I wrote about what inspires me, I felt a truth pulse through my whole body: I am a writer. My words matter.

I now know I will write novels, publish them, and leave a legacy.

Unlocking Creativity

At the risk of being overly dramatic, it has felt like a coming home to myself. I’ve realised writing absorbs me in a way that nothing else does. There is nothing so direct, so authentic and so ‘whatever I bloody well want it to be’ as writing. Writing is the biggest container of all.

Unlocking Creativity

I’ve just completed my four-week writing course. It has been an amazing journey, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I feel that I’ve gained some sort of “voice” that I never I knew I had. I started to find the writing tasks a bit easier even though they were getting more difficult. It was like something changed in my brain!

The most incredible outcome of this course is that I’m now enrolled in the 10 months first draft novel writing course. Four weeks ago, I did not expect to take the plunge and make such a significant investment into my writing.

Unlocking Creativity

I just finished the four-week Unlocking Creativity course at the Writer’s Studio. I’ve had it in my phone notes since 2018 and with time away from work available, I realized this was the time to do it! And what a month…

I’m going to carry on with the short story offerings from the Writers’ Studio – My soul was nurtured through creative writing.

Unlocking Creativity

I have finished the creative writing course and I loved it. I definitely feel more confident as a writer and I want to write a novel that I am proud of and want to share with others.

Unlocking Creativity

I loved the way everything was broken up into bite sized manageable chunks in a framework which dismantled that over whelming feeling. The feedback templates made me break down everyone’s written pieces into focussed areas, one at a time. All this helped to focus my somewhat scattered brain. The deadlines helped as well, so no more procrastination.

The first piece of feedback I received was so positive I did a happy dance, someone thought it was actually pretty good. I was inspired to write more. All the other feedback was without doubt positive and helpful. I have enjoyed every minute of this and am just trying to decide which course to go for next.

Unlocking Creativity

I came into this course nearly brain dead from work and rotting on the floor each week. And despite all the busyness and mess of life lately, I left each class feeling like I just jumped in the ocean. There is no better, safer place to turn to and find your imagination, your love for writing, and turn it into something that makes writing anything in life feel less scary.

Unlocking Creativity

It has been really amazing. I liked reading and listening to the class’s stories throughout the weeks and providing structured feedback. They are so generous in how they give options to develop and improve plus what they like. It has been creative and funny.

Unlocking Creativity

I have felt extremely inspired by Richard and all the participants/writers in the course. I have unlocked more creativity as the name suggested. I didn’t realise I had the ability but with the structure and encouragement the course provided I was able to create little pockets of writing that I actually enjoyed and love and even feel brave enough to share with loved ones. I can’t wait to continue my creative writing journey and hopefully, one day, unlock the story that’s waiting to be told inside.

Unlocking Creativity

Over the past four weeks I’ve completed this creative writing course. I loved getting a chance to write again. Not only making the time for it but being able to share my writing with such a talented and inspiring group of people made me much more passionate writer. I got a chance to see people‘s writing grow and bring in all sorts of emotions. And for my own writing, I was able to begin to let go of wanting people to read my stories exactly as I intended but instead letting them use their own imagination as well.

Unlocking Creativity

It’s been a gentle and glorious process of trust and surrender that has made me feel connected to something bigger.

Unlocking Creativity

I have just completed a four week writing course which has challenged me, but the rewards have been immense. I have been warmed to the core by the camaraderie and generosity of the 20+ people from all walks of life and from all different backgrounds - they will always be my writing family. I have learnt the dance between structure and imagination of writing junk and playing in a sandpit. Above all I am learning more about myself.

Unlocking Creativity

What a journey - I loved it. Loved that the course was so well structured every week. That’s the way my brain works and learns with structure as a safeguard and then let the imagination go wild. Wild in an open field feeling that there is a solid base to support the ideas that float and grow. Happy to see what has come out for me in this course and lovely to have worked with a creative bunch of great like-minded people.

Unlocking Creativity

I went into this course with the desire to learn - anything more about writing. I love to write. When we communicate with others we are casting spells on them. What words you pick or the dialogue you use is important. I always thought creativity meant flow, chaos, flames but I have learnt that with the right tools and structures, the flow and imagination step in line (in the best way). The act of handwriting initially confused me mainly because of my doctors half running writing but it has saved me trying to go back and edit my pieces before I ever got out what I wanted to. My creativity is well and truly unlocked. Book it, go on be bold!

Unlocking Creativity

I have loved this course. I realise all that writing stuff, it’s in me. I not only can but I am now writing and this is the bravest and most wonderful discovery. I can’t wait to continue. All I needed was this writers group, Rich, and fellow students. Thank you.

Unlocking Creativity

I felt like it reached inside and dragged out all of the creativity and imagination that I’d kept locked away for years. Now that I found it, I feel nothing but excitement to take all these tools and finally put pen to paper all these pesky stories that bounce around the corners of my brain. Being able to take this journey with this group of wonderful strangers, to read their work and learn from all they had to offer as fellow writers is one of the most inspiring periods of my life for a while. I feel way less lonely and a whole lot fulfilled as we all embark on what’s next.

Unlocking Creativity

This experiences has been truly life-changing and character-changing. I am the character. There are so many tools and ideas I now have learnt regarding self-doubt and perfectionism and silencing the inner critic that I have and will carry with me and all areas of my life, for the rest of my life. This course not only teachers you how to tell stories, but most importantly how to see yourself as a storyteller. That is a gift. You should absolutely take it.

Unlocking Creativity

This course has been amazing. You should totally try it. It’s better than going to the gym. I promise. More like this is the course for the gym for your imagination. I learnt how to tap into my sensory and flow to write for fun and how to do better storytelling. You find a little piece of yourself along the way too!!! Would recommend.

Unlocking Creativity

I highly recommend this great little ‘Unlocking Creativity’ course if you want to write. All of the writers in this course have improved by coming closer to the themes we most want to write about. The combination of self-reflection exercises and the creative writing exercises really helped to identify what we were each hoping to achieve.

Unlocking Creativity

Receiving feedback was both reassuring, challenging and delightful all at once! Specific examples for improvement across all submissions helped to cement the tools and craft as we witnessed our own and other’s application. Witnessing each unique writer’s growth was a great way to learn too. I highly recommend Unlocking Creativity, it’s exactly what happened for me, and with extra skills on board now, it will be more purposeful and enjoyable.

Unlocking Creativity

One of the most important takeaways has been learning to let go of the inner critic. I realized that listening to that internal voice only creates obstacles and hinders the writing process. I was genuinely surprised by how easily the words came once I settled into the work. I have definitely seen my own writing improve. I found myself captivated by the short stories at the end and enjoyed following the work of specific writers.

Unlocking Creativity

I would recommend this course to anyone considering investing in their writing. I am grateful to those who recommended this course, whether I go on to another or not. And I am thankful for not only my tutor, but all the fellow writers who shared this journey with me. One day I’m going to see many of those names in print, I am certain.

Unlocking Creativity

I learnt more in this course than I have in any other writing course I have completed. I loved the idea that writing can be messy and ‘structured’ at the same time and really enjoyed learning to dig into my emotions and imagination. I have definitely seen my peer’s writing improve over the four weeks and I know that my writing has improved. I loved reading people’s work and providing feedback.

Unlocking Creativity

I’m leaving the course with clearer goals, a steadier writing routine, and a renewed sense of excitement. It feels good to carry this momentum forward. I would definitely recommend this course to other students and would-be writers and will be taking up the next course in February.

Unlocking Creativity

I’ve enjoyed creating a writing habit and now I don’t want to stop! I had already signed up for the 10 month novel writing course and can’t wait to get my teeth in. The biggest thing I’ve gained from the course has been confidence, both in my writing and that structure will hold my writing up when I’m not sure where to go with it. I thought I had my writing goals set when I start this course but I find now I want to reach bigger than those original meagre goals. So I’m a little less sure about what to write but a little more inspired that I can. I’m looking forward to continuing the journey in such a positive environment.

Unlocking Creativity

It was interesting, mind blowing, the feedback and how my pieces were interpreted. Some readers had a different vision of the scene I had set before them. I thoroughly enjoyed reading their different pieces, for I could appreciate the hardship of them putting pen to paper. I have learnt to write every day, or at least four times a week. This for me means to set aside certain days/times that I will write. To let everything (everyone) simply wait.

Unlocking Creativity

The Course lived up to its name – it unlocked my creativity – igniting the passion that was already there and giving me the confidence to write. The time flew and I relished every day. I didn’t think that an online course could be so rewarding. This course was my first writing experience, and it exposed me to how the exercises sparked such a range of different stories told by my fellow writers. I learned so much and feel more able to embark on the next step of this journey – the 10-month Novel and Script First Draft course next year. I am so grateful for a wonderful experience. I could not have been on a better Course.

Unlocking Creativity

I am so glad that I signed up for and completed the Unlocking Creativity writing course. The four weeks have absolutely flown by (proof of how much I enjoyed it) and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the writing I produced throughout the experience.

Unlocking Creativity

I’ve just finished the Writer’s Studio Unlocking Creativity Course. I found it really inspiring, useful and challenging. It was four weeks long and each week was packed with activities that were incredibly practical and really helped me learn the craft of fiction writing. I got so much out of this course, that I just want to do more.