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Bristol Writers Group

Welcome to the Bristol Writers Group website.

Please take a look around and find out more about us.

Our website is here to provide introductory information if you are looking for a creative writing workshop to join, as well as providing tools for current members .

To get the most from the group you need to be living in Bristol, otherwise we have found that travel becomes cumbersome. Also, we meet to critique each week in a different place – all over Bristol – which may be a consideration for you if you do not drive.

BWG is an informal group and we are always happy to hear from prospective new members who are committed to writing, and giving and receiving critiques , on a regular basis. If you just want to follow us, you can register as a subscriber to our blog .

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Here are details of publications from the Bristol Writers Group. These include projects that group members have collaborated on, some for the benefit of the local community.

Hidden Bristol

Stories of ghosts, tales of riots, anecdotes of love and legends of lost and forgotten Bristol. This anthology is the perfect companion to our evening of Thunderbolt Tales.

Ashton Walks

Five loosely linked short stories inspired by a walk in the Somerset countryside to the west of Bristol. This work grew out of an idea of writing a set of connected stories. We wanted to do something new, having already published on the themes of Hair and, unsurprisingly, Hidden Bristol .

One of our members, Terry Stew, inspired us to take a walk in the country and use our experiences to create short stories. And as a bonus they will all get a performance at the 2012 Bristol Festival of Literature .

Not long ago a group of poets, writers and slammers gathered together in St Andrew’s, Bristol, for ShedFest, probably Europe’s smallest literary festival. Each writer had five minutes to perform their work. Space and time was limited. The shed was used as a stage while the audience was packed onto the patio. In all fourteen writers performed their work. We laughed, we cried, we were even a little bit scared. This small anthology shows the range of talent that was showcased on that warm September evening.

Essay Writing

Writers interested in earning cash for writing academic papers can apply for a job at Write My Essays writing service.

Hair Pieces

A collection of 250-word short stories inspired by the word ‘Hair’. Enter shop for price

Weekly creative writing workshop for critiquing fiction and short stories

Formerly known as Writers Unchained, we are an established group of writers in Bristol. As well as supporting each other and the local writing community, we organise occasional storytelling events and pop up at book fairs and other gatherings. Our members have had lots of publishing success – find out more at our bookshop .

As a group we aim to:

• support each other in our individual writing ambitions,
• promote our work through joint  activities
• provide writing, performing and learning opportunities to all sections of the community

Please note : Our core critique group is open only to women and is currently at capacity. Contact us if you would like to be added to our waiting list. Our wider community is open to all adults. You can sign up to our mailing list here .

Like to be involved? 

Join us for Story Sunday

Since 2016 we’ve been running Story Sunday, an occasional spoken word event to which writers are invited to contribute short stories or flash fiction. These take place at Southbank Club, Bedminster. Check our blog for upcoming events if you’d like to contribute  – or just come along and listen. Contributors have free entry. Audience ticket prices are kept as low as possible.

Talk books with us

If you’re a member of any group interested in books or reading, we’re all happy to come and talk (individually or together) about our writing, our research, or the different ways we’ve achieved publication. Last year our members spoke to many WI groups, in libraries, at special interest groups and in lots of literary festivals. Use our contact page to make a request.

Learn with us

We have experience of leading  discussions and providing workshops and writing clinics.  From planning your novel to getting it published, from writing short stories to performing them in public,  we can help. If you’re a provider of community learning or compiling a festival programme, please get in touch.

Read our books

If you spot us at a local book fair, come and say hello. Otherwise take a look at our bookshop page where you’ll find historical, literary, speculative and fantasy fiction.

Don’t want to buy?

Most of our books can be borrowed from those wonderful things called libraries!

Keep in touch!

Sign up here for our occasional email updates or follow us on Facebook or Twitter . To make a booking or ask about membership of our group, please email us using info at justwrite dot org dot uk

Welcome to WriteClub

WriteClub offers creative writing workshops, courses and writing sprints where everyone is welcome - no matter what your writing experience to date.

Sessions are run online and face-to-face in the lovely city of Bristol in the South West of England and are all delivered by experienced writer, teacher and coach, Alison Powell. She will support you to find your voice, develop your craft and share your words with the world.

You'll find a welcoming space here where you can take small steps (and giant leaps!) towards your writing goals. You (and your words) can become part of the global community of fabulous humans that make up WriteClub.

What they're saying about WriteClub

J M Joseph,

author of Fire Boy trilogy

Alison Powell of WriteClub is a writer’s dream, a reader who sees your story before you do, an editor with an ear for the rhythm of prose. Her notes helped me carve out the opening for Fire Boy, the novel that helped me find an agent and publisher. Her classes are a godsend for any writer looking for help and inspiration.

Rebecca Rogers

author of The Purgatory Poisonings

With Al’s help and the wonderful support of the WriteClub community, I eventually finished the book!

longlisted for Bridport Prize 2021

With the support and encouragement of WriteClub, I’ve written much more than I thought I was capable of.

Fiona Fletcher Reid

author of Work It Out

Al is always encouraging, seems so genuinely invested in everyone taking part which was lovely. She created a warm, welcoming space which made showing up to take part very easy.

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Creative Writing Workshops in Bristol

• 13th July 2022

By Riyan Hago

After a long hiatus due to Covid, we have launched our first creative writing workshop project in Bristol. Partnering up with The Wild Goose, a branch of the charity  Inhope , we have curated a set of eight workshops taking place at their drop-in centre on Stapleton Road. We are joined by two writers, Mel Ciavucco and Amanda Thomas, who are facilitating the workshops, alternating every two weeks.

These introductory sessions explore the general realm of creative writing, focusing on reaching out to those who have currently or previously experienced homelessness or a precarious living situation, and giving them an opportunity to explore the art of writing.

The workshops are to be delivered chronologically, taking the participants on a journey through the process of writing a short narrative piece. By the end of the four months, our participants will have been guided through the planning process, discussions surrounding character creation, step-by-step advice on developing themes and plot, and tips and suggestions concerning how to ensure reader engagement, just to name a few!

In addition to practical advice on the technical and literary, our workshops are also a tool to help build confidence and inspire determination by discussing mental barriers and how to overcome them as well as the personal benefits that can be achieved through writing. Emotional and psychological obstacles such as self-doubt and imposter syndrome will be covered, as well as universal struggles shared by all levels of writers- in particular the dreaded yet often unavoidable writer’s block!

“Our first session was a full house, all keen to learn and engage, so there was lots of creative energy in the room! Their passion really came through, which was a real joy to see. Facilitating these workshops has been really enjoyable and has personally inspired me so much.” - Mel Ciavucco

Our participants have shown a varied background with regards to their relationship with writing; some of them have a colourful history of written and published work, while others have shown a keen interest in developing their writing skillset, curious as to what creative writing can do for them.

We hope that these workshops will not only provide some respite from daily life and an opportunity for amateur and aspiring writers alike to connect and share their work in an encouraging and inviting environment but that it will also serve as a steppingstone, for some, to explore further writing opportunities at Arkbound, such as our mentoring scheme, as well as publishing opportunities.

Although entirely optional and at the discretion of each individual, these workshops are an opportunity for participants to explore the theme of life experience and Biographical writing through a fictional form. The aim is that the psychoanalytical process involved would not only help with the creative writing process, but it could also provide a cathartic release- with mental wellbeing and emotional offloading being an already popular motivation behind many of our participants’ desire to write.

“Although it only started two weeks ago, I am really enjoying it immensely, so thank you for allowing me to partake in it because I know that I am going to find it extremely useful.” - Participant

With seven more sessions to go, our budding writers have dived headfirst into the sessions, with inspiration evidently bursting at the seams. Engaged and eager to contribute, discuss, and receive feedback, we have set a fantastic precedent for the workshops that follow, with ninety minutes of writing proving not quite enough!

The workshops have been supported with funding from Quartet Community Foundation, although we are still in need of additional funding to ensure a follow-up period of 6 months of mentoring is carried through, together with providing real publishing opportunities.

To find out more, please get in touch with [email protected]

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A handful of poetry.

Inspired by a creative collaboration between the poet Penny Boxall and the artist Naoko Matsubara, who produced a book of poems and woodcuts exploring the human hand, this workshop will consider the i ...

Starts: Sun 14 April 2024, at 10:00

Course Code: SW14

Writing for All (Online)

This is a general writing and critiquing workshop in all genres and all levels. We shall be looking at prose, poetry and script writing and the course will be suitable for practised writers and beginn ...

Starts: Tue 16 April 2024, at 10:30

Course Code: OW02

Crafting Short Stories (Online)

Bring a pen and a notebook for your stories.Course book: Best British Short Stories 2017, edited by Nicholas Royle, published by SALTPlease buy the course book in advance as we will be studying storie ...

Starts: Tue 16 April 2024, at 19:00

Course Code: OW03

Writing the Gallery (Poetry)

Journey into the imaginative space of the gallery in this six-week course, where we will craft new poems based on paintings, sculptures, and other artworks. This mode of writing is known as 'ekphrasis ...

Starts: Wed 17 April 2024, at 10:00

Course Code: BW05

Find Your Poetic Voice (Online)

Join performing poet and novelist Stefan Mohamed for a fun, relaxed exploration of poetry and its creative and mental benefits. Share and workshop new material and experiment with different styles in ...

Starts: Thu 18 April 2024, at 19:00

Course Code: OW11

Introduction to Travel and Nature Writing

Whether your writing is inspired by adventures to faraway lands or the changing seasons in your local woods, this workshop will give you an introduction to writing travel and nature. Through exercises ...

Starts: Sat 20 April 2024, at 10:00

Course Code: SW15

How to Write About Art

A workshop for creatives, burgeoning art critics, and creative writers who want to bridge the gap between vision and word. Using diverse examples from art criticism, theory, prose and poetry, alongsid ...

Starts: Sun 21 April 2024, at 10:00

Course Code: SW16

Introduction to Script Writing

This course is an introduction to script writing for those who fancy turning their hand to writing script for either film or stage. (We can also briefly cover Radio). Very much student led, I shall ad ...

Starts: Thu 25 April 2024, at 17:30

Course Code: BW09

Writing for All: for beginners and practised writers in all genres. We will try out different kinds of writing: short story, flash fiction, poetry and prose poetry looking at structure, point of view, ...

Starts: Sat 27 April 2024, at 10:00

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Writing Alternate Worlds

This workshop is an introduction to writing speculative fiction, from sci-fi, fantasy and folktales to alternate history. You will learn how to develop ideas and back-of-the-envelope scribbles into fi ...

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Poetry & Creative Writing Society

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Who are we?

The University of Bristol's Poetry & Creative Writing Society provides a platform for students and local writers to showcase their creativity and write / perform their work.

Our weekly workshops allow for poets and writers to produce and discuss their own poetry and creative writing in a friendly and encouraging environment through peer feedback, as well as giving them advice on how to write and create a career through writing. This year, these will take place every Thursday at 6 to 8pm in room 5.07, Senate House — make sure to come to our first Give it a Go session on September 29th.

We often have poetry slams, competitions and so on, including participating in the yearly UniSlam poetry competition.

Twice a year, we release anthologies full of work submitted by our members. It's a great way to show off your skills and see your work in print.

We also hold socials, which have ranged from board games nights to writing-themed beach trips, aimed at fostering a real community as well as being just a bunch of fun.

Get involved!

Join our facebook group to keep up with all the latest events:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/bupcw/   

Or follow our new Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/pcwuob/

Or join us on Discord for our workshops and online community! (If Discord is completely foreign to you, don't worry! We'll help you get accustomed): https://discord.gg/JymJmNURVV

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Email us at [email protected] with any questions.

We've got a feedback & suggestions form available here . Let us know what you think!

• Or come and meet our committee at the Welcome Fair this September.

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Based in the South West of England, Rosalyn Chissick offers creative writing workshops in Glastonbury, Bath, Bristol and Devon.  She  has taught Practical Journalism and Creative Writing courses  all over the UK, including teaching at The Arvon Foundation and Bath University.  She has run writing groups in care homes and took a writing group to the foothills of the Himalayas.

Have you always secretly longed to write but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve already started and are looking for fresh ideas and support. Whether you are new to writing or hoping to improve your work, creative writing workshops with Rosalyn Chissick will provide ideas, inspiration and fun. In a relaxed, friendly and creative atmosphere you will find your flow, experiment with writing forms and release your imagination.

Rosalyn runs creative writing day retreats at multi-award-winning The Barn in Somerset.

For more information,  please get in contact .

Creative writing workshops events in Bristol, United Kingdom

Word by Word Workshop: exploring land, climate, words & sound w/ asmaa jama

Sun, Apr 28, 3:00 PM

Poetry writing workshop with Josie Alford

Sat, Apr 20, 12:30 PM

The Theatre Shop

Creative Writing for Adults

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00 PM

Freshbrook Community Centre

‘Mini World’ Sessions Creative Expressive Art Workshop

Sun, Apr 28, 5:30 PM + 1 more

The Journey

Mini Worlds Sessions, Creative Expressive Art Workshop

Sunday at 5:30 PM

Bristol Poetry Writing Workshop

Sat, Apr 20, 11:00 AM

Bristol Central Library

The Devising and Dramaturgy Weekender - THE APRIL EDITION

Saturday at 10:00 AM

Unit 15 Creation Space, Bristol

Burst Fish Writing Workshop

Sat, Apr 27, 11:00 AM

Dyddiau Du, Capitol Cardiff

Nature Walk Followed by Creative Writing

Wed, May 29, 3:00 PM

Atwood Drive Allotments

Feminist Writing With(in) Machines

Thu, May 9, 1:00 PM

Pervasive Media Studio

Write Your Vision

Sat, May 18, 10:00 AM

John Sebastian Lightship

Spring Writing Weekend

Sat, Apr 20, 1:00 PM

A Little Place - Fairlawn House

Creative Workshops for women

Tuesday at 6:00 PM + 2 more

Lovell Place Care Home

Series of Nature Inspired Creative Writing and Art Workshops

Fri, Apr 26, 11:00 AM

Priors Park Neighbourhood Project

The Word Pool~a creative day to play with words, wonder & water

Sat, Apr 27, 9:30 AM

Hartley Farm Shop & Kitchen

Lawless: freewriting and art journaling

Sat, May 4, 10:00 AM + 7 more

Black Swan Arts

Creative Non-Fiction: True Stories Well Told 2024

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00 AM

Central Library

Weaving the Threads: Expressive Creative Writing (South Somerset, UK)

Wed, Apr 17, 12:45 PM

Creative Flow

Sun, Apr 21, 1:00 PM + 4 more

The Jam Jar

Intuitive abstract painting workshop (3 hours)

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00 AM

Home studio

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Creative writing

Creative writing is a small group run by Sally Hare and Asha Sahni.

Diverse Bristol Creative Writing Group now has some spaces available. Limited capacity so please email : [email protected] for more information. It is a group for people that write regularly.

Location : Bishopston Library, Bristol North Baths, Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8BN

Date: Meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month

Start time: 2:00 PM

End time: 4:00 PM

Website: Bishopston Library

Upcoming Dates for your Diary

• 3rd October 2023

Creative Writing Courses

Everything there is to know about our creative writing courses in Bristol. Hear from our learners or contact us for more information .

About Our Creative Writing Courses

Our courses are designed to ignite your passion for writing and unleash the boundless power of your creativity. Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore the world of writing or an experienced wordsmith looking to enhance your skills, these courses will take you on a transformative journey through the realms of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.

Courses on Offer

We have creative writing courses and workshops to suit everyone.

Creative Writing Group

A monthly, tutor-led, creative writing group designed for learners who wish to gain feedback and encouragement to keep them on the path to finishing a piece of fiction. —  Monthly or Weekly, Tutor-led, Writing Clinic

A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction

This course will get your creative juices flowing! If you have always wanted to write but were never sure how to, this course will demystify the process. Make a start now. — Beginner Level, Wednesdays

Writing Short Stories

Writing short stories helps you discover your writing voice. This course is designed to show you the art of writing short stories and to submit them for publication. — Beginner to Intermediate Level, Wednesdays

Saturday Creative Writing

Creative writing courses on the weekend for intermediate to advance writers. Suitable for those who would rather write in the weekend. — Intermediate to Advanced Level, Saturday

Upcoming Courses

Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. If your project requires it, you can also learn how to use a sewing machine. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge, Bristol BS9 1BN.

Due to limited storage, please bring smaller, lighter pieces. All pieces of furniture MUST be taken home at the end of the course unless you have enrolled on the next course.

• Mondays 9.30am to 12.30pm   Nicola Hamilton
• 6 sessions from 12 September     £148/£90   T10A  Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 31 October     £148/£90   T10B  Stoke Lodge
• 5 sessions from 9 January     £124/£75   T10C  Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 20 February     £148/£90   T10D  Stoke Lodge
• 5 sessions from 17 April     £124/£75  T10E  Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 5 June   £148/£90   T10F  Stoke Lodge
• Mondays 1pm to 3.30pm   Nicola Hamilton
• 6 sessions from 12 September    £124/£75   T11A    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 31 October     £124/£75   T11B    Stoke Lodge
• 5 sessions from 9 January   £104/£63   T11C    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 20 February   £124/£75   T11D    Stoke Lodge
• 5 sessions from 17 April     £104/£63   T11E    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 5 June   £124/£75   T11F    Stoke Lodge
• Tuesdays 6.30pm to 9pm   Nicola Hamilton
• 6 sessions from 13 September   £124/£75   T12A    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 1 November   £124/£75   T12B    Stoke Lodge
• 5 sessions from 10 January   £104/£63   T12C    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 21 February   £124/£75   T12D    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 18 April   £124/£75   T12E    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 6 June   £124/£75   T12F    Stoke Lodge
• Thursdays 6.30pm to 9pm   Nicola Hamilton
• 6 sessions from 15 September   £124/£75   T13A    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 3 November   £124/£75   T13B    Stoke Lodge
• 5 sessions from 12 January   £104/£63   T13C    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 23 February   £124/£75   T13D    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 19 April   £124/£75   T13E   Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 8 June   £124/£75   T13F    Stoke Lodge

Repair, Reupholster and Reuse A Dining Chair

Give an old dining chair a new life! Whether contemporary or traditional, drop seat or deep sprung you will be guided through all the steps necessary to get that professional finish!

This workshop will be delivered at Stoke Lodge, Bristol BS9 1BN.

Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm   Grace Ingram

• 6 sessions from 4 November  £147/£97  T26A    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 24 February   £147/£97  T26B    Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 21 April          £147/£97  T26C     Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from  9 June            £147/£97   T26D   Stoke Lodge

Cushion Recovery

Do you have any cushions or soft furnishings that need a new lease of life? This course is for you! You will learn to totally remake your cushion cover from scratch to get that professional finish.

Wednesday 6pm to 8.30pm  Grace Ingram

• 6 sessions from 2 November  £116/£74   T25A   Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from  22 February  £116/£74   T25B   Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 19 April          £116/£74   T25C   Stoke Lodge
• 6 sessions from 7 June             £116/£74  T25D    Stoke Lodge

Upholstery On Saturdays

These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. If you intend to finish a project in a day, please bring fabric and braid (if appropriate). Please choose a small, manageable piece. No previous experience necessary.

Pieces of furniture cannot be stored at Stoke Lodge due to limited storage space.

• Saturday 10am to 4pm   Nicola Hamilton
• 1 session on 15 October   £55/£40   T14A   Stoke Lodge
• 1 session on 12 November   £55/£40   T14B   Stoke Lodge
• 1 session on 10 December   £55/£40   T14C   Stoke Lodge
• 1 session on 4 February   £55/£40   T14D   Stoke Lodge
• 1 session on 4 March   £55/£40   T14E   Stoke Lodge

Testimonials

Here is what our happy learners have to say about our courses.

Knowledgeable & Passionate

The tutors were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about fostering our growth as writers. The personalized feedback I received was invaluable in honing my skills and pushing me to new creative heights.

Insightful & Supportive

The tutors provided insightful guidance and created a supportive environment where I felt comfortable exploring my creativity. Through the course, I discovered my unique writing voice and gained the confidence to share my stories with the world.

Constructive & Inspirational

The feedback I received was constructive and pushed me to refine my craft further. This course rekindled my passion for writing and inspired me to explore new avenues of storytelling. I would recommend the course.

Tutor Profile

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Courses are relaxed and friendly. Most of our courses are in small groups of 6 to 8 learners. Each learner has their own workspace in the classroom and the tutor will work with you on individual aspects of your project.

A suitable project can be anything from foot stool or dining chair to a small armchair or wing chair. Learners have even chosen to upholster headboards for beds. The techniques learned depend to an extent on the project you bring, from webbing and springing to stitched edges, box cushions and other soft furnishings.

Courses are hands-on from the start and you will begin work on your project during the first lesson. There may be dust involved when stripping the furniture and loose tacks and staples on the floor therefore dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear.

Courses take place in our workshop at Stoke Lodge.  Stoke Lodge is our adult learning centre off Shirehampton Road in Stoke Bishop.  The building has been hosting adult learning classes for over 50 years and is a beautiful old house set in fantastic grounds.  We have plenty of free car parking and our back car park is closest to the annexe building and the upholstery classroom.

The upholstery room is a spacious room on the ground floor of our annexe building.  The room has large windows and French doors that open out to the grounds so there is plenty of natural light.

Yes, we have a morning and an afternoon tea/coffee break at Stoke Lodge.

Drinks are served in the main building (just next to the annexe) and we charge £1 for a cup of tea, coffee or herbal tea with biscuits.

Tea breaks are a great way to step away from your project, grab a drink and catch up with learners on your course or those on other courses in the building. Its always a nice social part of the day where everyone gets the chance to stretch their legs and refresh.

No specific experience is needed although if you have some experience of hand and/or machine sewing that may be useful.

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Need more information regarding our creative writing courses? You can call us on 0117 903 8844 , email or visit us in person at Stoke Lodge. Office hours applies.

Stoke Lodge Adult Learning Centre Shirehampton Road, Bristol, BS9 1BN

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MA Creative Writing

The MA in Creative Writing at Bristol is designed for writers who would like to begin publishing their work. In warm, supportive workshops, you will be helped to improve your writing and in lectures and seminars you will increase your understanding of the industrial and critical contexts of contemporary literature.

You will be taught industry-focused content by experienced published writers. A special unit will introduce you to issues in contemporary publishing. Guest writers and experts from industry will speak, bringing up-to-date knowledge and expertise to the course. We also work closely with local writing groups and writing initiatives. You will work with a professional writer one-on-one as your manuscript develops.

Welcomed into the University's prestigious Department of English , you will be taught by groundbreaking researchers about contemporary critical issues in literature. You will be encouraged to read widely and books will be suggested for you by faculty. At the end of the course, you should be able to speak confidently and intelligently about your work and your reading.

Twilight teaching allows people with working or caring responsibilities to study - as do the part-time options. A strong writing portfolio will allow access without a first degree in a related subject - or indeed without a first degree. Times of classes will be announced well in advance, so that students can accommodate study in their busy lives.

On demand academic talks

Hear directly from an academic giving you a deeper insight into this programme.

Programme structure

For full-time students, in the first term:

• Workshop One (20 credits)
• Critical Issues in Contemporary Literature (20 credits)
• Exploration for Creative Dissertations (20 credits).

In the second term:

• Workshop Two (20 credits)
• Critical Issues in Contemporary Publishing (20 credits)
• Planning a Creative Dissertation (20 Credits).

This is followed by the Creative Dissertation (60 Credits) over the summer period.

Two years part-time study requires attendance at one seminar in the first teaching block (TB1) and one seminar in the second teaching block (TB2). In the second year, the two years part-time study option requires attendance at one seminar in TB1, one seminar in TB2, and tutorials over the summer period.

Three years part-time study requires attendance at one seminar in TB1 and one seminar in TB2 in the first year. In the second year, it again requires attendance at one seminar in TB1 and one seminar in TB2. The third year of study requires the student to attend tutorials only.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MA Creative Writing.

World-leading research

The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK ( Times Higher Education ).

94% of our research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Entry requirements

Places are offered on the basis of a portfolio of writing. We are looking for writers with potential to soon begin publishing their work. It is helpful, but not essential, for the applicant to have some idea of the project they hope to undertake during the course of the degree. Evidence of prior study in the area, a long-standing writing practice, workshop experience, and extensive reading can also strengthen the application. However, the most essential element of the application is the writing itself. We are currently only accepting submissions for fiction, creative non fiction (for example, memoir) and poetry. The portfolio should be no longer than 20 pages of fiction or creative non-fiction (double spaced, 12-point font) or 8-10 pages of poetry.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our  profile level A.

Further information about  English language requirements and profile levels .

Fees and funding

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.

More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support .

Alumni discount

University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.  Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.

Funding for 2024/25

MyWorld Scholarships: UK offer holders for this programme may be eligible for a scholarship of up to £5,000 towards their tuition fees. Information about eligibility and the application process can be found on the MyWorld website . 

Creative Writing is among the subjects eligible for funding from the Postgraduate Master's Loan . The Faculty of Arts also offers funding opportunities for taught and research programmes.

International students are encouraged to apply for the Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship .

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MA in Creative Writing often enter portfolio careers, where creative writing becomes only one element of their income. Other elements may include:

• workshop delivery
• proofreading

The close-reading skills developed on a master's in Creative Writing can also prepare graduates for careers in publishing. Advanced skills in understanding nuance and tone have helped graduates secure work in business communications, marketing and corporate social media.

How to apply

Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.

Overseas applicants: 24 July 2024. Home applicants: 9 August 2024.

Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2023 until all places are filled.

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