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 one-day 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 are regular community meet ups with professional writers and representatives from educational and career organisations, aimed at further development 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. Please scroll down for further information and sign up.
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.
Led by writing industry professionals, you will develop and practice various types of creative writing, learn about writing opportunities in the workplace and how to get your work in front of an audience. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this course will help you to gain confidence in your writing, meet a creative community and get your work published.
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 a 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
It is preferable to apply online as soon as you can, as places are limited. However, please note that you can attend a pre-course registration drop-in at Toxteth Library to apply in person if you have any issues completing the form. Please email write2work@writingonthewall.org.uk to register for the drop-in session.
The new Write to Work programme also includes an aspect separate to our 1 day courses. The Writer’s Bloc sessions are free fortnightly meetings starting in June. You can join a community of aspiring writers for a 2-hour session with different professional writers from a range of genres, as well as partner representatives from educational and careers institutions, and organisations that can offer volunteering opportunities. These sessions are aimed at further development of your skills and prospects, offering a space for creative activities, and presenting opportunities for education, training and employment.
Hosted on Friday mornings at Toxteth Library, these sessions are informal gatherings (like a coffee morning). There are two types of Writer’s Bloc sessions. One session will be with a professional writer discussing specific aspects of writing work and skills development. The next time it will be a ‘Time to Write’ session, providing a space for you to simply come and practice your writing skills and share your work with the group. Partner representatives will come along to the Time to Write sessions to give information on a range of opportunities to further your development.
“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)
