Creative Writing Masterclass – New Writers’ Day

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Creative Writing Masterclass

Get inspired to put pen to paper – join bestselling author Abi Daré for one and a half hours of teaching.

Abi Daré
Tutor
Abi Daré
Length
1 days
Location
London
Writing Goal
Start writing
Part of our New Writers' Day at Foyles Charing Cross, 12.30pm-2.00pm.
New Writers' Day
Connect with your imagination and find new ways to tap into your inspiration and unlock your story.

What does this masterclass give you?

  • One and half hours of teaching from Abi Daré on finding inspiration and getting started with a creative writing project.
  • Two writing exercises to try your hand at on the day.
  • A chance to ask Abi questions about the teaching.
  • An exclusive Curtis Brown Creative tote bag (to collect on the day).
  • Books by Abi will be available to purchase from Foyles on the day, there will also be a book signing after this masterclass.

We have 20 free tickets available for writers from under-represented backgrounds, please read to the bottom of this page to find out more.

Tutor

Abi Daré

Abi Daré

Abi Daré grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She studied law at the University of Wolverhampton and has an M.Sc. in International Project Management from Glasgow Caledonian University and an MA (Distinction) in Creative Writing at Birkbeck University of London.

Her first novel The Girl with the Louding Voice was shortlisted for several awards including the Desmond Elliott Prize and The British Book Awards (Debut). The novel was a New York Times bestseller, A Today Show Book Club pick, a BBC Radio 4 Bookclub Pick and has been translated into well over a dozen languages. Abi's latest novel And So I Roar was published in August 2024 won the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize.

When Abi is not writing, she loves hanging out at her local cafe, giving talks, and advocating for female education. In 2022, Abi was appointed as Board Member for the BIC Corporate Foundation. She lives in Essex with her husband and two children.

Ready to sign up?

This masterclass is part of our New Writers’ Day taking place on Saturday 4 October at Foyles Charing Cross (107 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0EB).

We have a limited capacity for this masterclass, with just 140 tickets on offer.

These are available on a first come, first served basis. Click the 'Enrol Now' button to sign up and secure your £18 ticket.

We are also giving away 20 free tickets for writers from under-represented backgrounds to attend the Creative Writing Masterclass. To enter the draw to win a free ticket – please fill in the entry form found here.

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