Writing on the Wall: Write to Work free one-day writing courses

Write to Work offers free courses and events for unemployed residents from the Liverpool City Region, looking to gain confidence in their writing skills and find out more about opportunities within the region.

Writing on the Wall is also running The Writer’s Bloc creative writing sessions on selected Fridays

Writer to Work

Are you economically inactive* and interested in joining a creative community where you can further your skills as a writer, develop your confidence, and have your stories heard?

Then a free one-day creative writing course could be perfect for you. Most courses will be in person in the Liverpool area, and a small number will be scheduled online for those with access issues.

Our courses are for all levels of writing ability, so no experience is necessary. They offer a chance to work with professional writers, and everyone who attends will be able to submit their work for publication in a printed anthology available to buy online and in bookshops across the city. After course completion, we continue to offer regular opportunities to our participants, including practicing and developing writing skills, engaging with our community and connecting you with educational, volunteering or career opportunities.

You will learn to develop and practise writing techniques and be able to explore various types of writing. Our tutors will educate you on how to get your work in front of an audience and discuss the many writing opportunities in the workplace. We will also give you insights and tips on publishing your work.

If you are interested in attending, please pre-register below.

Please note:

• Taking part in Write to Work courses and related activities will not impact your benefit status
• Applicants must read full eligibility criteria below before applying

*Eligibility:  

• You must be 18+ 
• You must be economically inactive: this means not employed or self-employed, not actively looking for work, not waiting to start a job, not in full-time education (part time over 19+yrs is fine)
• You must be living in Liverpool City Region, including the parts of the Wirral listed as Merseyside, Liverpool, Sefton, Halton, St Helens, Knowsley
• You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK
• You cannot have already completed any Write to Work course or mentoring previously
• You cannot be currently participating on any other UKSPF funded course

Apply via the website.