Writer and editor Hattie Crissell has spoken to some of the world's best writers about their approaches to the craft, inspiration and courage in her new book 'On Inspiration, Perspiration and Creative Desperation'!
In our January masterclass, Hattie will share her own insight, and the advice of the many wonderful writers she has interviewed for her book, as she discusses how to get, and stay, inspired, and how to know which ideas are worth pursuing. She'll discuss how to begin shaping these ideas stories and how to find out what sort of form your story will become.
Hattie will also share some of the different writing processes and methods that the writers in your book talk about, and offer advice on how writers can find their own process.
Plus she'll offer advice on how writers can push through writer's block and the moments where it isn't working!
This masterclass will take place online via Teams. It will also be recorded so if you are unable to attend live, you'll be able to catch-up and access the recording for up to two weeks after the event has taken place. The session will end with a brief Q&A, so come ready with your questions!
I’m Hattie Crisell, a freelance writer based in London. I produce and host the podcast In Writing with Hattie Crisell, interviewing writers of all kinds in their studies. My book, In Writing: Conversations on Inspiration, Perspiration and Creative Desperation, will be published by Granta Books in November 2024.
I’m a contributing editor of Grazia magazine and have previously been acting features director of Grazia and acting fashion editor of The Times. I’ve also written for Bustle, Elle, Vogue, You, The Telegraph, The Evening Standard and The Sunday Times Style, among others.
You’ll find much of my published work on this website, and can get my thoughts on the writing process in your inbox by signing up to the In Writing newsletter.
The workshop fee of £20 (incl. VAT) is payable in full online. Please note that payment instalment plans are available for all W&A events, writing courses and editing services. Contact W&A Admin on events@writersandartists.co.uk so that we can find a payment schedule that works for you.
This is a live online event which will be presented using video conferencing software. Joining instructions and full guidance will be provided by the W&A Team a week before the event start-date. Please note, all event timings are in UK time.
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