"A brilliant, informative course which I have benefited from hugely. I'll definitely be coming back for more next term!"
- Halina, workshop member
"I found the workshop amazing, it got me back into writing and taught me so much. I'd often go home buzzing with inspiration and ideas."
- Millie, workshop member
"James gives amazingly thorough and helpful feedback. The reading materials and exercises have been inspiring and illuminating. I would recommend the workshops to anyone who is interested in writing, especially if they lack confidence. It's a real boost."
- Lauren, workshop member
"I have been inspired to write more as a result of the workshop and have definitely gained confidence in my writing."
- Hannah, workshop member
"Bin off expensive MFA courses and do this programme instead! The Hastings Writer’s Workshop is exceptional. James is a brilliant facilitator – warm, encouraging and passionate about supporting you to find your voice. I can’t recommend it highly enough."
- Eve, workshop member
"A brilliant opportunity to be shown through key texts and techniques that can immediately be put to use."
- Claire, workshop member
"I really enjoyed this workshop and James is a fantastic tutor...the group is so friendly and safe which I think is down to James's warm leading."
- Georgie, workshop member
"Well-structured and fun and the tutor James Young is superb."
- Jenny, workshop member
"They have changed my life (for the better!)."
- Dervla, workshop member
"One hundred per cent brilliant. Excellent value for money."
– Jo, workshop member
"10/10"
- Dawn, workshop member
"Excellent - would highly recommend and would love to do it again."
- Rebekah, workshop member
"Your class has made a real difference to my life and it has been a privilege to be your student. I've made new friends and made my writing better because of you."
- Axel, workshop member
"Excellent - I talk so much about it at home."
– John, workshop member
"Fantastic - I loved it."
– Paddy, workshop member
"Very positive experience. James offered great readings, exercises and suggestions for things to try."
– Tom, workshop member
"10!"
– Bella, workshop member
"Excellent - a very high level of material and experience shared."
- Jon, workshop member
"I loved the workshop and it quickly became the highlight of my week."
- Rebecca, workshop member
"Very positive and supportive - helped reengage me with my own writing fears and ways of overcoming them."
- Philip, workshop member
"Excellent. James was a very encouraging teacher and it felt like we were in safe hands."
- Amanda, workshop member
"I would highly recommend this course to both beginners and to more established writers. The experience was so inspiring."
– Holly, workshop member
"Excellent. Would definitely recommend it to anyone."
– Helen, workshop member
"Really enjoyable and I feel I learned a lot in a short space of time."
– Maria, workshop member
"I really enjoyed it and would recommend."
– Effie, workshop member
"Excellent. I appreciated getting my work critiqued and exploring the writing process with a lively group."
- Sarah, workshop member
"Informative, educational, stimulating, motivational. 10/10."
- Lucy, workshop member
"I found them (the workshops) inspiring."
- Fiona, workshop member
"Very enjoyable and engaging."
– Edwina, workshop member
"Really useful and informative, I've learnt so much, very inspiring."
- Tracy, workshop member
"Brilliant - productive - interesting - learnt so much."
- Sheila, workshop member
"Excellent. I've been to a few and these are the best."
- Kay, workshop member