Classes

Do you want to build a career as a writer?

On the last Sunday of each month, I’ll hold a one-hour masterclass where I’ll talk for about half an hour on a writing-related topic, followed by a half hour Q&A workshop where you can discuss any issues or dilemmas you’re having, as well as benefit from the questions asked by others in the group.

I have run this format before and it works really well, as we usually get a mix of topics and useful discussion, and everyone gets to talk about the subjects they really want to learn about.

Classes start at 8pm GMT / 3pm EST / 12pm PST.

Upcoming Classes

  • 26 May 2024 – Is This the Story for Me? Finding and Evaluating Ideas
  • 30 June 2024 – Starting with a Bang! Writing Your Opening Chapters
  • 28 July 2024 – Who Are These People? Creating Compelling Protagonists and Antagonists

How to Join

If you’d like to join these session, you have two options:

1. Paypal

Hit the button below to go to my PayPal. Each class costs £49.99 to attend (which is an absolute bargain compared to similar classes currently on offer). Please remember to say which class you’re booking, and provide the email address to which you’d like me to send the Zoom invite should it differ from the one attached to your PayPal account.

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2. Patreon

Alternatively, these sessions are free to Patreon supporters on my Super Supporter tier (£20 per month). If you’d like to join and save money that way, hit this button.

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Either way, I look forward to seeing you at your first class!

What Attendees are Saying

“Taking Gareth’s class and talking with other writers has helped me make a lot of progress.” – WILL

“Don’t miss this masterclass folks. Writers working on speculative fiction will be delighted by the generous advice and knowledge of Gareth.” – ANDRE

“Informative and educational. Definitely recommended.” – HAL

My 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 am also a coach at The Bestseller Academy and I wrote About Writing, a field guide for aspiring authors, which is available from Gollancz.

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