Explore Creative Writing (evening class)
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A relaxed 8-week writing course, open to all abilities.
About the class
This relaxed and engaging summer course is all about playing with words, exploring new ideas and trying out fresh ways to write.
Across the weeks, we’ll experiment with beginnings and endings, weave atmosphere into stories, bring characters to life and explore poetry. We’ll also have a go writing in different styles and story forms through fun, no-pressure exercises that build skills you can apply to fiction, life writing, poetry and beyond.
The course is suitable for both new and more experienced writers looking to rediscover their creativity, try new approaches or simply enjoy writing in good company.
Our tutor will provide feedback on work produced as part of the course, but will not be able to provide additional feedback outside of this.
Classes will run every Wednesday, 7-9pm from 24 June to 26 August 2026. Please note that there will not be a class on 29 July or 5 August.
Please note that this class is not open to Under 16s.
About the Tutor
Alison Mott is a writer and story collector with many years’ experience leading creative activities in the community. She writes memoir, historical fiction and non-fiction, children's fiction and educational materials for adults and schools. Her work has appeared across a range of publications, online platforms and local presses, including The Guardian and Primary History Magazine.
Alison was Writer in Residence at Loughborough's Old Rectory Museum in 2018 and her book, Songster – Loughborough’s Own War Horse was published by Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum the same year.
She has a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and is accredited as a writing coach through the Arvon Foundation and the National Association of Writers in Education.
Parking
All students, staff and visitors are required to register their vehicle and pay to park on campus. There is a flat evening rate of £1 after 6pm. You have 30 minutes from arrival in which to complete the registration process. You will need to do this each week.
Please contact Parking@lboro.ac.uk if you have any queries or visit the visitor parking webpage for more information.
Accessibility
The room is on the ground floor of Martin Hall and there is step-free access into the building. An accessible toilet is located along the ground floor corridor.
If you have any specific access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of when running the event, please let us know via the booking form or email LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Cancellation and Refunds
We will issue refunds for cancellations (minus Eventbrite fees) up to seven days prior to the first class, but no refunds will subsequently be issued unless a class is cancelled and cannot be re-arranged.
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