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Why we founded Chalk the Sun …
For two decades, we had enjoyed teaching and sharing our experience of writing and working in the media to help others fulfil their creative potential. However, form-filling and bureaucracy in education were driving us insane so we decided get back to basics - talking, teaching, and sharing brilliant ideas with other imaginative people. We liked the notion of working next to a nice bar with comfy sofas too… and so did some of our talented colleagues who joined us.
At Chalk the Sun we recognise that people write for different reasons, from fun to publication. If you have an 80,000-word draft that needs reworking and completing, we can support you and link you with the relevant expert on our team. If you want to play with words, experiment with ideas and create stories from your experience, there’s a Chalk the Sun course for you. We won’t guarantee that you’ll be published in six months (though it has happened!). We will guarantee that you’ll meet people who share your desire to express yourself in writing, that you’ll get loads of friendly, professional advice, and that you’ll become a better writer.
Choose the course for you.
Our flexible study options include weekly evening courses, or monthly, come-when-you-can workshops. Study in a small group, complete focused writing exercises, analyse extracts from contemporary and classic writers, share your work and receive feedback from professionals. The class often continue over a drink or some food in the bar next door.
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A four session course, offering an introduction to creative writing techniques for beginners and rusty writers, with useful tips on ways of working, scene setting, creating character and generating ideas. Exercises, assignments, and professional advice and feedback on your ideas and work in progress. All in a small relaxed group with an experienced writer. Email support between classes. Mid-course break to give you more time to write. Get inspired, get started.
A willingness to learn and an interest in expressing yourself creatively.
| Starting | How long | Days you attend | Tutor | Where | Class info | Price |
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Mon 11th Jun |
4 weeks |
4 Monday evenings. Part-time evening |
Ardella Jones |
London, SW12 8QX |
Max size:12 (places left) |
£100.00 |
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Mon 23rd Jul |
4 weeks |
4 Monday evenings. Part-time evening |
Ardella Jones |
London, SW12 8QX |
Max size:12 (places left) |
£100.00 |
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Mon 10th Sep |
4 weeks |
4 Monday evenings. Part-time evening |
Ardella Jones |
London, SW12 8QX |
Max size:12 (places left) |
£100.00 |
Creative Writing
WhatGet Started, Keep Going creative writing
by Anon - 13-FEB-12I did a Get Started beginners course and really enjoyed the lively teaching and the helpful feedback. It gave me confidence and I went on to do both Tool Box courses and now I am planning on Upping the Ante for more experienced writers. The... more
I started on the absolute beginners course and went on to do both Tool Boxes and I embarking on Upping the Ante. The students are all great writers and interesting people and the tutors are amazingly helpful and supportive. The expert feedb...more
WhatWriters' Room creative writing Saturdays
by Creative Writer - 20-FEB-12Two years ago I found out by chance about Chalk the Sun writing courses, in South London. As a busy parent and worker I could not believe I would be able to attend such a dream course. However when I investigated further I discovered they r...more
1 Hotcourses user(s) found the following review helpful.I confess to being a Chalk the Sun junkie - the courses and writing have become such an addiction since I began 2 years ago. The Voice and Viewpoint course really sorts out tricky issues with point of view and narrative perspectives and hel...more
WhatTool Box 1 creative writing
by Balham Blogger - 14-FEB-12This was my second course with Chalk the Sun having got really inspired by the first one, Get Started. Tool Box 1 and 2 gave me lots of new skills and the teachers were very supportive. I liked the fact that we had more than one tutor and c...more
1 Hotcourses user(s) found the following review helpful.I wasn't sure if I could write creatively until I did this course. It was very relaxed in a small group with a really supportive and inspiring tutor. By the end I was rearing to go and signed up for more! I got really constructive criticis...more
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