
Vicky Edema
23:32 29 Jun 22
I have been thinking about writing for a while now but have never known how to get started. The course “Unlocking Creativity” has now given me the tools to get on with it and I feel quite inspired to do so. It’s the structure and one’s imagination and emotion that do a ‘dance’ together that’s important. I highly recommend the course. The teacher is terrific, the group with me, about 20 of us, were all interesting people and the writing achieved was very impressive.read more

Juliet Checketts
12:39 14 Jun 22
Have completed the First and Second Draft courses. Both so good and well worth it! The First Draft uncovered a story I didn't even know I had inside of me, and the Second Draft turned ideas and possibilities into a story filled with drama, action, reaction and emotion. I can't believe I actually have a novel! Literally couldn't have done it without these courses, I've learnt so much about the writing and myself in the process. Highly recommend!read more

LeeAnne Shone
07:49 07 Jun 22
What a mind opening experience! Having never done any kind of formal writing, I was keen to learn some structure and planning skills. The course not only delivered on those skills but also had fabulous exercises to get squeeze out the writers creativity and imaginings! Posting to for real life people to read and comment was initially terrifying but was by far the best part - getting feedback on what other's read in my stories. The tutors are excellent - suggesting different ways to write and offering their praise! Highly recommend the Unlocking Creativity course if you want to stretch your writing capabilities.read more

Belinda Morrissey
06:00 27 May 22
This course changed my life and turned me into a fiction writer - well, almost, as I have yet to undertake the second draft course. My tutor, Elise, was fabulous, really encouraging and insightful. I learnt the discipline of writing in this course. I was also thankful for all the steps and exercises as they helped me to understand my main character and her adventures at a deep level. I began this course with an idea for a novel and ended it with a full first draft. Thanks to everyone who facilitates this course. I'm very grateful I enrolled and then stuck with it for ten months.read more

Elizabeth Milligan
05:25 27 May 22
I signed up for Unlocking Creativity not with any goal in mind. I just wanted to dip my toes in the water. It was such a wonderful and joyous experience. Loved the whole shebang

Christine Robertson
04:05 27 May 22
My dream since I was a young girl was to be a writer. Life got in the way.From the first class I put fear on the bench and learnt the basic process in just 4 weeks. I’m grateful for the amazing positive attitudes of all the writers in my group and for My tutors who helped me believe. Choose this course if you want to have fun and be a writerread more

Graham Robinson
10:16 26 May 22
Thanks to The Writers Studio Unlocking Creativity course in four weeks they have shown me how to build sensory detail, tap into emotion in my characters and to plan the story line. I also learnt the importance of building the scene and not explaining everything to the reader.More importantly I got to share and view other authors work and found that we are all struggling with the same doubts and fears. It helps to see other author’s work and I was amazed by the quality of their work. It worried me for a while, but then I realised we all have something to say and that we should say it.I am looking forward to finalising my memoir, but I also understand that I need to start at the beginning and utilise the skills I have learnt from the course to now include in my memoir.This is exciting and the feeling of confidence in my own ability feels great.read more

Eric Kok
03:15 26 May 22
I spent many years thinking about writing a novel but every time I start one, I never finish. The First Draft Course has helped me finish the first draft of my first novel and I am so excited I can't wait to do the Second Draft Course. I highly recommend it.read more

Jodie Matheson
08:27 03 Mar 22
I recently completed the 4 week Unlocking Creativity On-Line Course and it was one brilliant!One of the most wonderful parts of the course was how we all posted and gave feedback to each other through the weeks. What initially felt like a daunting and harrowing affair, putting yourself out into the world like that, became a trusted place of positivity and openness which had value beyond measure.I had such a great time over the four weeks that I have committed to the ten-month writers course. A really great delivery method and overall outstanding learning opportunity to let your creativity fly!read more

Catherine Basilicata
10:33 25 Feb 22
International author special merit Credited award winner

Louise
06:01 05 Feb 22
I’d recommend the unlocking creativity course - especially in person. This unexpected gem was a hybrid between teaching the core features of a good yarn with the unexpected overlay of being encouraged to become creative, brave and authentic in finding your own voice and sharing it with others - something akin to the vibe of The Artists Way. The tutor is fun and supportive, and is somehow able to spontaneously rap inspiring quotes. Thanks very much for this experience, looking forward to doing more courses in the future.read more

Amy Shi
10:38 03 Feb 22
“The act of writing connects you with something bigger than yourself and nourishes your spirit. If writing is your thing, it will expand your life and view of the world.”This is quite possibly the only course you will ever need to do if you have always wanted to be a writer but have felt that you weren’t good enough. The course Unlocking Creativity is brilliant and will change the way you write and truly unlock the writer in you!read more

Mike Daniels
03:12 01 Nov 21
I completed the 4-week Unlocking Creativity course and found it well-paced and with just the right amount of detail. It focuses on building regularity of writing and understanding that inspiration only comes to those who write - not those who wait for it in order to write. There are a number of helpful tools and techniques to get started and lots of insights and examples from writers to reinforce the idea that ultimately it is just about doing it every day.read more

Barbara Hughes
08:12 20 Jul 21
I recently completed the Unlocking Creativity online course and would recommend it to anyone wanting to rekindle their creativity. The course was well structured, building weekly with achievable goals and realistic deadlines. The feedback from our tutor, Rowena, and fellow course participants was valuable and encouraging.read more

Jackie
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Bruce Land
05:21 31 May 21
I was looking for a writing course that would help me get in touch with the creative side after a working life of facts and numbers. The course was an eye opener for me - very supportive group and the mentors providing feedback that kept me wanting to explore more. While I found it challenging, the end results have been well worth the investmentread more

Anne Winning
23:31 27 May 21
I have participated in Unlocking Creativity and Writers Gym. I found both courses live up to their names. Unlocking Creativity certainly did unlock my creativity - until then I thought I didn't have a creative bone in my body. The course put a spring in my step! Unbelievable as it seems, even my chiropractor noticed more freedom in my spine! Writers Gym put me through a mental gymnastic workout! I learned so much about Point of View, use of tense, building characters and writing dialogue. I learned a lot about writing to 'show' not 'tell' - I left the course feeling a lot more 'fit' from my time in the "Gym."read more

Amanda Till
04:22 23 Apr 21
I have done several courses at the Writer's Studio. The courses are wonderful, sound, well supported and the tutors are fabulous. If you want to write, this is an amazing, inspiring and professional way to learn and discover more, regardless of where you are at in your writing career. Kathleen is super prompt and helpful and kind (don't believe that other bad review) I wouldn't recommend anywhere else. Unique and fantastic training courses above and beyond any others out there.read more

Hillarey Jones
21:27 14 Apr 21
I completed the first Unlocking Creativity course last year and was already impressed by how much I learned as a writer. I recently finished the Writers' Gym course and felt pushed even further. The way in which the course is laid out gives a lot of insight to accessing your inner imagination but also tools that make putting it into words possible. The atmosphere in the courses is always very positive and the tutor's leave very detailed feedback on your assignments.Going through these courses has actually given me the tools and confidence that I needed to finish a lifelong dream of mine - to write a book! So I have signed up for the 10 month first draft course. The only thing I could say was lacking was interaction with the tutors themselves. But I realize with the short courses this would be difficult. I'm hoping I'll get a bit more interaction during the 10 month first draft course.read more

jake mc
12:00 12 Apr 21
Took part in the Unlocking Creativity Course in March 2021, and honestly enjoyed it immensely. Suitable for novice, intermediate and advanced writers, I have already recommended this course to family and friends and have plans on giving it as a gift - would highly recommend, given the feedback aspect and the advantages it presents through self-driven learning and one-on-one tuition.read more

Terry Hannan
06:01 17 Feb 21
I have just completed the initial 4 week course on writing creatively. What is my word limit here I ask?The rewards from participating in this course are immeasurable. After years of prompting from others I did not realise "I had it in me" to write creatively. Course managers and registered participants-outstanding. I became non-fearful of letting the ink flow out of my pen as words and surprised myself. Mentors-Christine, Leone and Kathleen superb critical educators. I cannot foretell if and when a book may emerge but the sheer fun of writing is my playground. This joy exceeds a best seller (at the moment) and I do no want to limit the word flows. My April course awaits my participation. In the meantime back to writing in my mind and on paper and computer screen. Grazia mille.read more

Isaiah Prasad
10:15 05 Jan 21
Completed the 4 week, Unlocking Creativity Course run by Richard. What can I say about this stellar business and the support they have given me?Since my time there I can honestly say my life on and off the writing desk have dramatically improved. The people you will meet and share with will inspire you as well as encourage you through the supporting environment that has been cultivated in The Writer’s Studio.I have completed more writing and have learned more than I was expecting to. Even if you think you know a lot, there is ALWAYS more to learn and that journey is where the true fun lies.I can’t wait to come back for another course in the near future.read more

Sama Bakht
17:49 07 Dec 20
I don't regularly write reviews, but have no qualms writing this one!After undertaking The Unlocking Creativity online course, I feel like I have acquired the discipline and the skill set to take the next daring step. The course materials are exactly the guidance you need; informative, no waffling, and no nannying - they know what they're talking about, what works and what are the commonplace mistakes, using their own experience and the experiences of other writers through quotes to demonstrate the lessons learned in the most eloquent way. That said, they also and most importantly create and maintain a non-judgemental and actively encouraging environment, that make you feel safe and brave and inevitably you grow as a writer in those conditions.I've learned skills I didn't even know I needed to have or that I didn't have, and at the same time I can't believe I was trying to stumble along haphazardly without them! Very, very glad to have come across them, and plan on continuing with them for another course! :D-----(New review - I think Google doesn't allow multiple reviews of the same place, so I'm adding it to the end of my last one)I’ve looked forward to taking the Short Story Genre online course from even before I took Unlocking Creativity - and I have enjoyed it even more than I expected to (and my expectations were high!) – I’m simply loved every moment of it! In addition, I found it immensely valuable - it has opened my writing up to possibilities that I could not have perceived.I did not think it was possible for me to possess the skill set to write a love story or a comedy etc in a piece of writing, but it is actually very accessible for anyone - they give broken down step-by-step instructions; list what the specific ingredients needed are, making it very doable, and I’m surprised by how easily I could take elements of each genre and make them the centrepiece in a piece of writing.They facilitate a very supportive environment to be creative in, despite it being essentially a critique course - you’re commended on your achievements and are supported through your learning and improvements. I am definitely doing another course with them, because I don’t just think it can make me a better writer, I know.read more

ian Rohr
08:42 26 Oct 20
I recently completed the online Unlocking Creativity course and found it very worthwhile and helpful on many levels: motivation, guidance, feedback (from the tutor and other participants) and, of course, deadlines. And as well as useful, it was also enjoyable. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to try flexing their writing muscles and I intend to do further courses with the Writer's Studio.read more

Maureen Williams
10:01 05 Oct 20
I have just completed the 6 week Short Story Genre course, wow !! This course was such a great building block following on from Unlocking Creativity earlier in the year. We were set four Genre short story tasks and each time i thought "I don't know how to write about this subject" but with the support and tools provided, it happened! Then came the Tutors feedback and that of my fellow writers, so many ideas and so much encouragement, we all pressed on to complete a very worthwhile step to becoming a 'writer'. Can't wait to start my next course Novel - First Draft. Thank you Writers Studio.read more

Amanda Helliwell
04:35 29 Sep 20
I have done a few courses online with The Writers’ Studio (Unlocking Creativity, Short Story - Character, and I just finished Novel and Script First Draft).In the online courses, you work your way through the material and each week post some writing for feedback from your tutor. All the tutors that I have worked with (Geraldine, Yasmin, and Liz) have been encouraging and have given constructive feedback that helped me improve my writing. I can’t say enough how much I appreciate their support!In the first two courses you also exchange feedback with your classmates which makes you better able to analyse your own and others’ writing to decide what works and what you like.If, like me, you used to enjoy writing as a kid but stopped for some reason that you don’t even remember (maybe it was just that life got in the way?) I would absolutely recommend contacting the Writers’ Studio.read more

Laura Kitchin
01:12 29 Sep 20
Thank you to the team at the Writers Studio for another great course (first draft course). Really appreciate the support, encouragement and constructive feedback.

Briar Keenan
04:18 28 Sep 20
I attended the 4 Week Unlocking Creativity Live course and had a truly uplifting experience. Rich was an amazing facilitator - the environment was super supportive and inspiring. Highly recommend to any aspiring writer or creative.read more

Anne Boyd
03:27 28 Sep 20
I have always wanted to write but totally lacked confidence in my ability to do so. My lifelong creative outet has been as a composer. For the past two decades, I've thought about writing my memoirs. Then at 67yrs, I started running and at 68yrs ran my first marathon and haven't stopped. I wanted to write about my transformative running journey, too. But how to begin? And more importantly, continue? Now 74yrs, through my daughter, I was thrilled to discover The Writers' Studio. We both enrolled in their mind-blowing Unlocking Creativity. Four weeks on, thanks to this awesome course, I'm thrilled to have developed some budding writing skills and brimming confidence that with the help of the online First Draft Novel course and its encouraging tutors, I will get my own story into a readable form. My fear of writing has been transformed into excitement at the start of another creative journey. Can't wait to start. It so helps that I won't be taking this journey on my own. Totally recommend the Writers' Studio.read more

Catherine Finnis
13:04 11 Sep 20
I have just completed the four week Unlocking Creativity course and I can say that it was a revelation. It was utterly rewarding to be composing pieces under the rigorous but relaxed guidance of Roland and Kathleen, and also my own dedicated tutor, who was the most insightful, generous, encouraging person imaginable. The course was not a pushover by any means, but I found that if I followed the teaching on structure, letting go of inhibitions, and many other nuggets of pure gold, my imagination took over and I was able to write! The other participants, whose work we all read and with whom we all exchanged feedback were an incredible group of mutually supportive people. I unreservedly recommend this wonderful course to anyone who wants to connect or reconnect with their creativity. Go for it!read more

West Wing Butler
06:01 11 Sep 20
I have just completed the 4 week unlocking creativity course and am so thrilled with the work that I have been able to produce with the guidance of my tutor, Christine, and the feedback from my fellow students. I now have ideas bursting out of my head and an idea of the structure to follow to put my ideas on the page. I have enrolled for the Short Story course in October and can't wait to see how much further I can take my passion with the support of the Writer's Studio.read more

Hilary Joyce
03:05 19 Jun 20
Sometimes we scan information so quickly, often just moving on without too much thought. I nearly did when an advertisement popped up for The Writers’ Studio, Unlocking Creativity 4 week course. I’m so pleased that I allowed my fingers and mind to settle for a minute. The course provides a safe and fertile space for beginner to advanced writers to rediscover a love of imagination. You learn techniques and hints to overcome stagnation, build complex characters and basic story structure, all the time enjoying the process and having fun. Using the writers’ board during the course allows you to read, provide support and generous feedback to fellow participants, and it’s where your tutor gives enthusiastic and comprehensive reviews of submitted work. The course is very detailed and flies by too quickly. Many thanks to my most outstanding tutor Annie , without you encouragement I may never have signed for further courses with the Writers’ Studio. It’s truly wonderful!read more

Kim McCall
23:04 29 May 20
I just finished the 4 week "Unlocking Creativity" live via Zoom "COVID version" :) It was great and allowed me to meet and interact with others which I would not have done otherwise as I would not have been able to go to the studio itself. I have done the online version years ago and that was great and very supportive also. My online tutor Owen was fantastic and gave clear and informative feedback as did my fellow writers. My Zoom tutor Richard was enthusiastic and very encouraging and pointed out strengths in our character writing as well as going over the process with us. It is a wonderful supportive environment, the writer's board being a "positive feedback" cocoon, the process itself a learning tool.I was terrified at the thought of putting work up alongside other fabulous writers but I pushed through and did it and it was an excellent experience. Doing the short meditation before writing is a great tool and it cleared the mind to let the imagination go. Even if you are not thinking of being a best seller but you enjoy putting pen to paper it is worth doing, It gave me confidence in myself and writing can be a great purger of baggage :)read more

Rosa Pasquale
12:02 29 May 20
Do you dream of writing a novel or screenplay? Are you too busy to attend classes? I recommend the Online First Draft course. It takes the mystique out of being an author and gets into the business of writing. Even with juggling family and work, I managed to complete a draft and was happily surprised with the ending. My tutor always encouraged me, saw things in my writing that I didn't see, and gave me plenty of ideas to think about. I put the publishing deadlines in my planner and told myself, "that's what real writers do," and made a commitment to finish. Ten months later and I can't wait till the Second Draft Course starts.read more

Melissa McMahon
07:54 29 May 20
I recently completed "Unlocking Creativity" and would highly recommend this course. I have always aspired to write, but never really felt that I possessed the creativity. The course opened my eyes to the fact that this is something I can do if I just turn off my critical brain and trust in the process. I loved the Writers' Board and the fact that you give structured feedback to two peers every time you post means that you learn from others. Denise, the tutor, gave very specific, insightful and encouraging feedback. She is the consummate professional! I now feel excited by the possibilities of the blank page and will definitely sign up for another Writers' Studio course soon.read more

Abigail Wyght
07:39 29 May 20
I've just finished the course for Unlocking Creativity with the Writers Studio and had such a great time with learning the different aspects of writing and character building, that I would recommend the course to anyone who writes for a refresher or someone just starting out. It was so informative and comphrensive. Abigail Spiersread more

Alicia Kacar
04:37 29 May 20
I'm so glad I found The Writers' Studio! I've just completed the Unlocking Creativity course, which exceeded all my expectations. I was amazed at the stories I was able to produce by following the lessons on scene creation and structure. My tutor and classmates provided invaluable feedback throughout the 4 weeks. I loved every minute! Now that I've found my lost writer's mojo, I'm going to keep the momentum going. I've just enrolled in the 10-Month First Draft course, which I'm sure will be life changing. If you're sitting on the fence about joining a course, my advice is to jump over!read more

Deirdre Byrne
04:55 30 Apr 20
HiI loved this course. It got me writing again, so much so that I can't wait for the next course in June. There is so much support, and you are accountable for your writing and that's the only way to learn! Loved it!read more

Mary-Ann Hill
03:17 09 Mar 20
The Writers Studio mantra is 'Trust the process, keep writing'. Following the prescriptive guidelines is freeing, it unleashes your creativity, does not crush it, takes the pressure off 'what do I do next?' Sharing your work with fellow students is heartening, you are not alone! Being open to and taking on board the nurturing encouragement and suggestions from your tutor validates your commitment. I've done all short courses and First Draft Online, signed up for Second Draft, and plan to keep going. I recommend, without hesitation, the courses offered here. It has helped me as a fledgling writer and enhanced my enjoyment of stories, reading or watching. Sign up, do the work, then celebrate your creations.read more

Lorraine Edgell
09:33 05 Feb 20
At first with trepidation and fear (Sounds silly I know) after all its only writing, yes? Well when my finger finally hovered over the submit to enrol, I was hesitating to tap the enrolment submit button and chickened out, twice.The third time, that small voice inside said, "Feel the fear and do it anyway." "OK, yes." I thought, and tapped submit!Immediately, "Oh no, what Have I done. I can’t do this."Then tossed that aside and said aloud in the kitchen whole making a cuppa, "Yes, I can. I can do it!" Not sure if I believed that at the time.And so, through the course I experienced ups and downs, sometimes nearly giving up. Then getting on with it regardless of my doubt. Writing exercise after exercise, often surprised by the helpful tutor feedback that kept me on track..At the finish of the course, on that last submission, I was excited, emotional and proud of myself for finishing the whole 10 month Online First Draft Novel Course!The truth is, I wish I'd found The Writers Studio years earlier.I have learned far more than I expected.I received valuable information with every step. The importance of story structure. How to flesh out characters. My online tutor was supportive and returned useful feedback on every submission. The entire Writers Studio Team are helpful, supportive and professional.As each week led to the next my original story idea has developed more than I ever could have done alone without the structure form and writing exercises. As a whole, the material provided educated me on how to write a valuable first draft as a base to further my story.Now, I am taking the next step, without hesitation, to the Second Draft Online Course to further develop my story. I'm excited and so looking forward to starting and finishing.read more

Terry Choy
03:47 12 Dec 19
The Unlocking Creativity course was one of the most meaningful things I've done in a while, and it was unlike any of the writing courses I have done before. The support that I received from my tutor and peers was phenomenal, and pushed me to keep writing when otherwise I might have given up. Thank you.read more

AgentGibb 95 (AgentGibb1895)
05:43 11 Dec 19
Anyone who wants to or is considering to be a writer will find no better place to start than the Writers Studio. As well as guiding you throughout the process in a nurturing environment, it teaches you the basics and the main elements of writing in a descriptive and encouraging manner. My tutor, Emily, was very informative and was always ready to give a helping hand and give you tips on how to use and improve your ideas on the page.The Unlocking Creativity course I took a part of showed a clear understanding of storytelling principles and concepts and challenged me to do my best with the work I came up with.Most enjoyable 4 weeks. Highly recommend it!read more

Amelia “Mia” Conway
00:57 10 Nov 19
Really fantastic course the 'Unlocking Creativity' - it got me excited and inspired to write. Richard was a lovely teacher and the positive attitude he creates in the class is contagious! If you're feeling a bit stuck or writers blocky - then this is the course for you!read more

Helen Thomas
03:00 31 Oct 19
I would highly recommend the Writer’s Studio for anyone wanting to bring their writing dreams to life. After completing the Unlocking Creativity and First Draft Novel & Script courses online, I can now say I have written a first draft of the novel I dreamed of writing for years. The courses gave me a wonderful combination of practical strategies and tools, and enabled the gentle demolition of barriers to my creativity. The tutors are wonderful, supportive, and passionate professionals who go about the business of coaxing stories out of people in a sense-making yet magical way. I learned that by trusting the process of dancing between structure and creativity I could actually write my story.read more

Wendy Y
00:46 28 Oct 19
I wrote more in the four weeks than I had in the past 10 years! This course was a gentle but firm nudge to my writing muscle that had wasted away through perfectionism and distraction. The tutors are supportive and helpful, the feedback system means that you are encouraged and challenged in the gentlest of ways, and the course information itself is practical yet exciting and inspiring. I highly, highly recommend it if you want to write.read more

Tracey Z
05:40 24 Oct 19
I have just completed the onliine version of the 4 week Unlocking Creativity course. What an altogether wonderful experience.In terms of sitting down and actually writing, the deadlines imposed were extremely useful for me, and will help me firm up a writing “habit” moving forward. That will be useful as I am about to embark on the 10 month First Draft Course.The different “challenges” we were set each week allowed me to flex my creative muscle and let go of my inhibitions. The experience was incredibly liberating!!I loved having regular feedback from my tutor, Yasmin, and my writing cohort. What an amazingly talented group of writers they turned out to be, yet we were all so nervous and uncertain to begin with. I found reading their work inspiring, and watching the development of their work was encouraging. I know my work also has evolved, but more importantly, I now believe that I can write stuff that other people will enjoy or find compelling. I feel blessed to have shared this experience with such a generous group of people.I would thoroughly recommend this highly practical course to anyone who has a desire to write, but who is struggling with confidence, commitment, technique or finding the structure to make a story succeed.Thank you to The Writers' Studio. So glad I found you!read more

Jude Knott
13:38 01 Oct 19
For me 'Unlocking Creativity' was the perfect introduction to writing - and as nervous as I was about posting my work for others to read, once gently led into the habit, it soon became less daunting - I even started to look forward to it! The interaction, through reviewing each other's work, was invaluable as a learning experience - as was the course structure, building on technique and discipline along with perceptive feedback from skilled and responsive tutors. For me, the course certainly lived up to its name - I found myself enrolling in the 'First Draft Online' - with no idea what i was planning to write, just a willingness and desire to keep going. The First Draft Online is well structured and expertly tutored (thanks Helen!). As someone who thought creativity may be hampered by 'structure' I am amazed at how beneficial the process has been - and how far my writing has come. Its not an exaggeration to say my first draft 'evolved', there was never a plot or a preconceived storyline. Thank you to everyone involved in these fabulous courses - I'm hoping to continue with 'Second Draft Online'.read more

Rona Thomas
00:16 21 Sep 19
Unlocking creativity re-ignited my passion for writing. This course provides a step by step process to discovering who we are as writers by unlocking the door from fear to freedom. The constant stream of knowledge, support and constructive feedback from The Writers' Studio and our on line tutor Yasmin was first class.read more

Rae Lace
23:31 13 Sep 19
Unlocking Creativity online is an amazing course that has kick-started my writing. The tutors are SO positive that any nerves dissipate very quickly and I feel like I bonded with the other participants, despite never actually meeting. The over-whelming feeling from everyone was a desire for us all to well and improve. I wish I'd found it years ago. I have already enrolled in the Novel - First Draft course and am impatient for it to begin!read more

Lucinda Creswick
06:37 12 Sep 19
An enlightening and transformative experience! Their prerequisite course, Unlocking Creativity, was motivating and inspirational. The online option was convenient and even more supportive and enjoyable than I'd anticipated. It was a revelation to tap into emotions, often long buried, and harness them in the creation of settings and characters. Unlocking my imagination took me down a lot of corridors I didn’t know were there! I gained invaluable skills and insights in relation to structure and character journeys. I'm so glad I took the plunge and can't recommend highly enough to anyone who's interested in writing.read more