Are you economically inactive* and interested in joining a creative community where you can further your skills as a writer, develop your confidence, and have your stories heard?
Then a FREE creative writing course could be perfect for you. Most courses will be in person in the Liverpool area, and a small number will be scheduled online for those with access issues.
Our courses are for all levels of writing ability, so no experience is necessary. They offer a chance to work with professional writers, and everyone who attends will be able to submit their work for publication in a printed anthology available to buy online and in bookshops across the city.
After course completion, we continue to offer regular opportunities to our participants, including practicing and developing writing skills, engaging with our community and connecting you with educational, volunteering or career opportunities. This will happen through the Writer’s Bloc, which consists of regular community meet ups with professional writers and representatives from educational and career organisations, aimed at further development of your skills and prospects.
The good news is that you do not have to do the course to join the Writer’s Bloc! These sessions are open to our wider community. Find out more about the Writer’s Bloc and sign up here
plus later skills development training
Tuesday 4th February – Toxteth Library
with special guests Jan McVerry (Coronation Street, The Forsyte Saga, The Street) and Jayshree Patel (Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road, Casualty)
Is it your passion to write for the small screen? Come and learn how your favourite shows are created from the people who write them. This one day course will be led by our Write to Work project coordinator, Lyn Papadopoulos – an industry professional with years of soap writing experience, who will share her knowledge and prepare you for the real world of screen writing. You will also gain expert insights from other professional writers.
Come and find out what really happens in a day in the life of a screenwriter.
This course will be suitable for anyone who has a passion for script writing and wants to learn more. There will be extra training after the course in order to develop your skills and employability.
Spaces on this course will be limited – we will be in touch to confirm your place.
Please note:
Eligibility:
*Important: if you are receiving standard Universal Credit payments and are expected to search for work as part of your commitments, you are classified as unemployed, not economically inactive, and you will not be eligible for the course. The only exception to this is when you have been signed off work by a doctor and/or are currently being assessed for health-related benefits by DWP. If you have been signed off with ill health, you can be classified as economically inactive. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure of your classification.
Please also note that you should not turn up to a course without receiving confirmation from us first. Registering for the course does not guarantee acceptance as we need to determine eligibility before we can offer a place, and numbers are limited. If you turn up on the day without having been accepted onto the course we won’t be able to allow entry.
If you have any queries please email us at write2work@writingonthewall.org.uk
These courses have had a major impact on participants and led to much career success. They have also led to success for Writing on the Wall, with the Write to Work programme recently winning the Preparing For Work Award at the LCR Culture and Creativity Awards in March 2024.
In November 2024 Writing on the Wall was delighted to launch Writing for TV, the first Write to Work course of its kind, led by our very own Project Coordinator Lyn Papadopoulos, an industry professional with years of soap writing experience. Held at FACT Liverpool, the course was a fantastic opportunity for participants to gain expert insights from professional screenwriters, hone their writing skills, and build confidence both within and beyond their writing.
We were delighted to be joined by Tony Schumacher, writer of the hit BBC show The Responder, and Sally Abbott, who has written for The Coroner, Vera, Eastenders, and Call the Midwife. Both shared their inspirational stories of becoming writers, invaluable writing advice, insights on breaking into the TV industry and tips for overcoming rejection. Participants also had the opportunity to participate in writing exercises.
Throughout the course, we have thoroughly enjoyed hearing brilliant ideas from the Write to Work participants as well as expert insights from TV professionals. The course shines a light on some of the talent in this city and the stories people have to tell. Write to Work helps you write them!
“10 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer:
Write.
Write more.
Write even more.
Write even more than that.
Write when you don’t want to.
Write when you do.
Write when you have something to say.
Write when you don’t.
Write every day.
Keep writing.”
Examples of some brilliant writers who have taught on Write to Work courses
Examples of our Write to Work anthologies
Thank you to our amazing writers, participants, editors, partners and everyone involved.
Write to Work is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
