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
Well worth the money - a great experience.
- Joshua, 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
An excellent foundation that sets the scene for writing and exploring literature in a deep, considered way.
- Matt, 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 Writers 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
Excellent value for money.
– Victoria, 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
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
James’s feedback is always brilliantly insightful and makes me view my work with fresh eyes. The entire workshop experience was excellent.
- Georgina, workshop member
Brilliant, thought-provoking.
– Rachel, workshop member
Well worth the time and cost – inspiring.
- Sandy, 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
Very positive experience. James offered great readings, exercises and suggestions for things to try.
– Tom, workshop member
10!
– Bella, workshop member