Solihull Arts Complex

Do you dream of writing your story? Are there stories from your life, your friends and family members that you’ve always yearned to delve deeper into? 

Join our brand new Life Writing course and sharpen your voice, recollections and powers of observation and writing in a warm, fun, supportive and engaging environment all while making new friends and sharing tales over a relaxing cup of tea and biscuits!

No experience necessary - whether you’re completely new to writing or already have ideas to explore, this joyful and leisurely-paced course is designed to unlock creativity and precious memories. Take part in writing exercises, shared readings and live feedback, inspiring you to write your own story and help you discover and shape those unique, life-shaping moments into memorable prose and poetry. 

From ghost writing and memoir to character sketches, setting and dialogue, we’ll explore and experiment with colourful techniques of life writing through fun, interactive games, exercises, sharing and group discussions aimed at boosting wellbeing and confidence, teamwork and a love of writing. The course aims to also help you build or transform your existing skills and start a lasting, reaffirming literary legacy in a highly flexible community learning environment. 

Tutor led sessions will help you: 

• Explore emotions and events that only a true life story can tell
• Focus on themes in life writing & ghost writing
• Build creativity week by week 
• Explore setting, voice, characterisation, dialogue, descriptive writing, time and structure through exciting prompts and peer readings 
• Boost your confidence to share your work in safe, supportive moderated feedback discussions  
• Engage with and read published extracts
• Draft and redraft with purpose
• Weave memory and research into compelling narrative
• Write with emotional truth and style

Led by experienced writer, journalist and educator Wersha Bharadwa, this 10 week rolling course aims to build confidence in writing for enjoyment, wellbeing and resilience and promotes literacy and invaluable writing skills to suit beginners or those who are already passionate about life writing.

Please note: With smaller group sizes, places are limited to 15 to ensure the best experience and early booking is advised.

Please note there is no session on Monday 20 or 27 October.