
Do you want to build a career as a writer?
I am offering a series of monthly masterclasses in creative writing, with a special focus on speculative fiction. Each class will be live on Zoom and last between 1-1.5 hours, with plenty of time for you to ask questions.
How to Join
Each class costs £49.99 to attend. To book your place, send payment to me using the link below and mark it “Masterclass.” I will then send you the Zoom link for that month’s class.
Topics
- Feb: How To Decide What To Write About
- Mar: World-building
- Apr: Creating Compelling Characters
- May: Getting Started and Beating Writer’s Block
- June: Becoming A Published Writer
- July: Building An Audience and Marketing Your Book
March’s class will be on Sunday 26th at 6pm GMT / 1pm EST / 10am PST.
Experience
I have previously run writing workshops at conventions and literary festivals in the United Kingdom, USA, Isle of Man, The Republic of Ireland, and Croatia, and at universities including:
- Sul Ross State University
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Aberystwyth University
- Napier University
- Buckinghamshire New University
- Bath Spa University
I also penned About Writing, a field guide for aspiring authors, which is available from Gollancz.

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