About this Event
Venue: Southbank, London SE1
Address: new venue to be confirmed
Price: £47
Duration: 7 hours, including lunch/coffee breaks
Class Size: Maximum 10 students (6 required for workshop to proceed)*
(*Once enrolled, should the course not go ahead and there’s no alternative you’d like to transfer to, you will receive an immediate refund. Please note: refunds via Eventbrite can take 3-5 working days.)
Format: in-group discussion & writing exercises via comprehensive worksheets.
Age: all ages, though 16s and under to be accompanied by an adult.
(I am DBS checked)
Dialogue is such a key aspect of story telling, allowing our characters to come to life and become three-dimensional, as opposed to merely existing within the narrative. And many readers feel that a story truly begins when the dialogue commences, driving the plot forward and, most importantly, allowing our reader to create the necessary bond with our characters to ensure they are emotionally-invested as the plot builds.
We learn so much about people/about ourcharacters through the way they speak, the expressions they use, plus, we can convey emotions to ensure our stories are as rich, compelling and gripping as possible.
Workshop description: held in the iconic and wonderfully-inspirational setting of London’s South Bank, (as of 25th April 2026 a new venue is being confirmed), this workshop is ideal for writers wishing to practice and sharpen their dialogue techniques.
Via comprehensive worksheets, you will practice numerous spoken scenarios for your characters, in the process honing the art of speech tags, incorporating action, and including plot details etc. to seamlessly move your stories forward.
Reviews:
“I'd always found dialogue awkward, but this workshop changes all this. Great writing exercises and discussion that helped my characters develop." Jenna, Shoreditch
“Easy writing exercises and clarity of the techniques. Superb!” Anne, Norwich
“An inspiring and insightful day that helped so much. Do it!.” Chris, Bolton
FAQ
Are there any session requirements? Yes, you’ll need basic written and spoken English skills to benefit from it.
Is previous creative writing experience required? Yes.
Are there any other costs? No, unless you wish to buy food or refreshments on the day.
Is there anything I need to bring? Just your own writing materials – pens, paper, laptop etc.
Refund policy: once enrolled, should the workshop not go ahead and there’s no alternative workshop/course you’d like to transfer to, you will receive a full and immediate refund. Please note: refunds via PayPal or Eventbrite usually take 3-5 working days.
For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me on [email protected].
Thank you and I hope to work with you on your writing goals.
Best wishes & happy writing!
Dominic
Dominic Canty
www.creative-writer.co.uk
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
South Bank, Upper Ground, London, United Kingdom
GBP 47.00
