Let’s explore the relationship between your characters and your plot — and focus on that holy grail of all writers: showing, not telling.

What is the key element that links character and plot? How do you keep your story feeling alive and compelling, rather than flat? What helps create an organic plot that draws the reader along? And how can you ensure your characters move through a chain of events in a way that engages and satisfies your audience?

Pippa tackles these questions and more in this fascinating, information-packed workshop — presented in an accessible, down-to-earth style with plenty of time to reflect, write, and apply her insights to your own fiction project.

Join us for this inspirational and inclusive session, full of practical exercises to help you refine your techniques, develop your story, and build your confidence.

Expect generative writing prompts designed to spark creativity and deepen your connection to your work. So, grab a pen — or your keyboard — and let’s dive in!

£15

Who is your protagonist? Your secondary character? Do you have an antagonist? Whether you can answer these questions confidently or are still exploring what they mean, there’s something valuable here for you. With a little theory and plenty of practical, common-sense explanation, Pippa will guide you through creating a fictional world filled with compelling, believable characters that readers will root for.

Whether you’re a planner who likes to map everything out before writing, or a pantser who prefers to follow the pen, this workshop offers the checks and balances you need to ensure your characters are shaping your story arcs. This is an inclusive and inspirational session packed with practical exercises designed to help you refine your techniques, develop your story, and build your confidence.

Expect generative writing prompts, and leave the session with a deeper connection to one or more of your characters — along with new ways to engage with the rest. Find yourself a quiet corner, gather whatever you need to write, and let’s get started.

£15

Pippa introduces us to the nuts and bolts of storytelling, beginning with a straightforward look at how we can use tense to our advantage – for instance, how might our choice of tense help or hinder an unreliable narrator?

Next, we’ll explore how point of view shapes our stories — where do we position the reader, and how do we avoid head hopping?

And what exactly do we mean by voice?

All this and more awaits in this inspirational and inclusive session, packed with practical exercises to help you refine your techniques, develop your story, and build your confidence.

Expect generative writing prompts to spark new ideas and deepen your craft. So why not grab your writing materials and jump right in?

£15

How can we establish a sense of place and time that feels truly believable — allowing readers to relax into the journey we, as writers, are taking them on?

Yes, this is a workshop all about setting.

Join Pippa for a deep-immersion workshop that explores practical techniques and offers fresh inspiration for writers at all levels, wherever you are in your creative journey. Discover the three distinct yet interconnected elements that make a strong piece of fiction.

Pippa invites you to draw on your own writing project (if you wish) as you develop your story, refine your technique, and build your confidence.

Expect generative writing prompts to spark your imagination and bring your settings to life. So, grab a pen — or your keyboard — and let’s get started!

£15

Save £10 by buying all four workshops in one bundle.

Bundle comprises:
ACTION, REACTION & CONFLICT
COMPELLING CHARACTERS
POINT OF VIEW, TENSE & VOICE
PLACE & TIME

£50