At Derbyshire Writing School, we believe that your life is a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told.

That’s why we created the Write About Your Life workbook. Packed with tips and prompts, we’re here to help you explore your memories and how to express your thoughts and feelings on paper.

Have you ever read a book and felt like you were right there in the middle of the action seeing everything the characters do?

That’s the magic of show, don’t tell. At its core, this concept means describing scenes, actions, and emotions in a way that paints a vivid picture for the reader instead of just stating facts. We are ‘showing’ the reader what it feels like, instead of ‘telling’ them.

A writing group is a community of writers who come together to share their work, provide feedback, and offer support.

The main goal is to create a supportive environment where writers can improve their craft and stay motivated. This kind of nurturing space is another reason why we think creative writing is so powerful.

The art of structuring our writing is an important one, but it can also be challenging.

As we piece together our stories, we are creating a narrative, we need our story to flow and to have pace and most importantly – for it to make sense. This is where structure comes into play.