Writing Workshop

This course of ten weekly workshops is designed to help you build momentum on a creative project, work on structure, hone your style, solve narrative problems and learn to edit your own work. 

As well as focusing on a key writing skill each week, we’ll share work-in-progress. (This isn’t compulsory but you’ll get more out of the class if you‘re open to bringing work to share.)

It's ideal for adults who are already writing - occasionally or regularly - or who want to return to writing after a break.

Sharing work can be terrifying, no matter how much you've written before, but B-Writing classes are supportive and encouraging, and we'll build in techniques to help you work round these fears. 

There'll also be drop-in online writing sessions to help you keep writing between classes.

VENUE

Birmingham and Midland Institute

9 Margaret Street

B3 3BS 

DATES/TIMES

This course will run for ten weeks from Tuesday 5 May 2026, 6.30-8.30 pm until 14 July 2026.  No class during school half term (26 May)

COST

Life can be complex and I know people can’t necessarily make all 10 classes. I’m therefore experimenting with a payment structure that lets you choose your level of commitment while allowing us to build a core community of writers and make the group sustainable.

Option 1: The 6 session pass - £180  (= £30 per 2-hour session) 

• Access to 6 sessions across 10 weeks (use them whenever you can attend)
• Access to Zoom writing sessions (usually 1-2 a week) in between sessions
• Pay-as-you-go for any further sessions you attend. £30 per session, payable by 6pm on the day.

Option 2: Full 10 week pass - £270 (= £27 per 2-hour session) or take advantage of an early bird discount for £250 (book by 1 April)

• All 10 sessions at a cheaper rate
• A manuscript critique (up to 3000 words) from Anna
• Access to Zoom writing sessions (usually 1-2 a week) in between sessions

HOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE

• Contact Anna below to reserve your place.
• If you can’t pay in full now but want to secure your place, you can pay a £50 deposit by April 1st 2026. This will be deducted from your course fee, with the balance due by Monday 1 May 
• The deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to a future course or event booking if you have to withdraw.