The Grove Workshop

Join us at The Cherry Tree Pub in East Dulwich for a focused 6-week writing course, including a dedicated writing week. Perfect for writers actively working on a project (and have at least 5,000 words written). This course provides guidance, constructive feedback, and the motivation to keep your novel or short story pushing forward.

✔️ Dedicated time in each session to write new scenes for your novels or short stories.
✔️ The opportunity to read your work aloud in every session.
✔️ Writers will email their work to the group before class for feedback, and each piece will be workshopped during the session.

16 Jan: Advanced Character Development & Plot: Wants, needs and inner-conflict

23 Jan: Symbolism, Setting and Theme: Using place and details to deepen meaning

30 Jan: Structure & POV: Shape your story’s foundation and choose the best perspective

Writing Week @ The Cherry Tree

13 Feb: The Art of Pacing and Suspense: Getting your reader to turn the page

20 Feb: Polishing the Work: Refine your draft without getting stuck

27 Feb: A Writing Life & Next Steps for Publishing: How to sustain your writing life and share your work

Host or Publisher Anna Dempsey