Learning Resources

Ekphrastic Poetry in the Age of Social Media

In poetry, ‘ekphrastic’ refers to poems that are inspired by art. In the age of social media and the internet, we…

Emilie Lauren Jones

To the River… A National Poetry Day Resource

Write, share and shape a poem in this exercise encouraging you to be inspired by your environment, whether that’s the river…

Caleb Parkin

Delicious and Disgusting Methods for Dreaming Up Characters

Ideas for characters often spring from the most unlikely places. Foods we love and foods we hate can be used as…

Christopher William Hill

Poems on the Giant Leap into Year 7

Are your class transitioning in to year 7, or getting to grips with life at a new school? Join acclaimed poet…

Matt Abbott

Building Atmosphere and Tension

Celebrate National Writing Day 2022 by taking part in this workshop by Matt Wesolowski. Join Matt as he shows writers how…

Matt Wesolowski

Taking Inspiration from Rare Books and Archives

Take the unique opportunity to explore University College London’s rare books, archives and manuscripts from the comfort of your own home…

Rob Thorpe-Woods

Black British Voices

Taking inspiration from the works of Black British writers including Rachel Long and JJ Bola, author Ashley Hickson-Lovence challenges you to…

Ashley Hickson-Lovence

An Ordinary Morning

Join author Polly Ho-Yen in exploring ‘what if’ scenarios. Starting with describing an ordinary morning, you will experiment with character development…

Polly Ho-Yen

Shakespeare’s Got Some Explaining to Do

Epic stories, complex language, and theft – these are the charges laid against the world’s most famous playwright in this fun…

Freddie Machin

Sparking Ideas – Using Art to Inspire Your Writing

Looking at art can spark all sorts of new conversations, new ideas and new ways of thinking. It can also inspire…

Ben Street

Exploring ‘Moon Juice’ by Kate Wakeling

Poet Kate Wakeling explores the personification of moods through her poem ‘Bad Moods’, perfect to get children expressing themselves through writing,…

Kate Wakeling

Write Your Life like Austen

In partnership with Jane Austen’s House

Join us in Hampshire for a private tour of Jane Austen’s House before delving into…

Ayisha Malik

Write a Creative Collection

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Writer and former teacher Ashley Hickson-Lovence’s resource is packed with writing prompts to create…

Ashley Hickson-Lovence

Making Writing Dramatic

What is drama? Why do we enjoy it? What defines it? What does it require? This workshop is perfect for anyone…

Jessica Swale

Picture Book Creation Challenge

Can you write a picture book in an hour? Are you up for the challenge?
This masterclass will lead you, step…

Emma Perry

Taking Inspiration from Rare Books and Archives

Take the unique opportunity to explore University College London’s rare books, archives and manuscripts from the comfort of your own home…

Francesca Beard