It’s been a while since I ran a writing workshop. I’ve been doing plenty of script doctoring and working on my own projects, and that tends to be a great platform for running a class. As you develop your own skills, you come to new conclusions about how they relate to the bigger picture and details of writing, and one of the times I find out where my own understanding is when I’m asked to share it with others.

That opportunity comes next Saturday, February 13th, in a free workshop I’ll be running as part of the Nottingham Loves Learning event. The class kicks off at 2 in The Arts Organisation, 3-21 Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3AJ — just by the train station — and finishes at 5. That said, I can see us heading somewhere we can continue to chat over food and drink into the evening. To indicate your interest, email me: adrian at youdothatvoodoo dot com, or call 07815 158123.

The session will be suitable for people at all levels of experience. There’s always something you can learn, whether it’s by going back to basics or coming across a new understanding. Besides, my approach is to ensure people have a good set of creativity tools to work with that can be used across the board, and not just screenwriting, seeing as it all starts with your ability to play with ideas. There’ll be time for questions and answers as well, and it’s possible we could start some kind of regular group if enough people are interested.

So, get in touch and let me know if you want to participate. It promises to be a fun session, using a range of exercises designed to get you coming up with material quicker than you might have thought possible, and give you some different perspectives on writing — all that, and industry tips too.

The workshop is brought to you by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills, Nottinghamshire: City and County Employment and Skills Board, Transformation Fund and The Learning Revolution. Not forgetting the letter W.