Creative Writing Workshops By Sharon Massey

Sharon Massey is running a series of four creative writing workshops at The Stables Theatre in Hastings, starting on Saturday 7 November. Each session runs from 2:30pm to 4:00pm, so you're looking at about ninety minutes an afternoon. The workshops are built around a theme and a trigger word, with usually around five main tasks that build on one another as the session goes along. All styles are welcome — poetry, prose, diary entries, dramatic dialogue, whatever you're into. The aim is to get the imaginative flow moving, build a bit more confidence in putting pen to paper, and help you find your own voice.

Massey runs these as a form of ensemble writing. You write, and then you read your work aloud if you feel comfortable doing so, with everyone giving feedback in a non-judgmental environment that's meant to leave you free to express yourself. It's a supportive setup, so you don't have to be a seasoned writer to get involved. Numbers are kept small, with a maximum of ten people per workshop, which keeps things intimate and gives everyone space to be heard.

It's a series of four, so it's more of a commitment than a one-off taster. The first is on Saturday 7 November, and the sessions run on Saturdays from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. You'll find them at The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, The Bourne, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3BD.