Pen to Print: Creative Writing Class

NB: You can also attend online. To book online tickets visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/regular-online-classes-4740083

Session Ten: To understand how to and how not to write a Query letter

This will include:

• Writing a pitch for your novel
• Query Letter exercise
• Free writing
• Homework assignment

If you’ve always dreamed of writing a book but didn’t know where to begin, or if you’re an experienced writer wanting to revisit the foundations of storytelling, this course offers the perfect opportunity.

Over eleven monthly sessions, our expert tutor will guide you through the essential elements of creative writing. From structure and dialogue to description, point of view and beyond – you’ll explore every key aspect of the writing process.

By the end, you’ll be equipped to write a compelling synopsis and understand the steps involved in submitting your work for publication.

Please note there is a supporting Google Classroom for this course and the direct link to join can be found in confirmation email under the Additional information section.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please directly get in touch with us at pentoprint@lbbd.gov.uk

If you are not sure if this class is for you or would like more information, please contact us to discuss. Ask the organiser or email: pentoprint@lbbd.gov.uk

NB: To make the most of the Creative Writing Classes, please ensure that you book your place and that you are prepared to attend all the available sessions, there are 11 monthly sessions in total from September 2025 to July 2026.

Tickets will be released in three-month blocks for the remaining dates:

• Saturday 11 April 2026
• Saturday 9 May 2026
• Saturday 13 June 2026
• Saturday 4 July 2026

• Booking is essential and you will be asked to present your booking confirmation upon arrival.

• Pen to Print and our partners reserve the right to remove participants who are disruptive to a session.

• Pen to Print and our partners reserve the right to unenroll a participant from a course and explore an alternative approach to supporting them on their writing journey, if we feel that a class is unsuitable for that participant.

• NB: May feature content that some people may find upsetting, uses language or depicts scenes reflecting attitudes that are no longer seen as acceptable.

• Pen to Print shall not be liable to attendees for any injury, loss or damage of or to personal equipment belonging to the attendees or any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever arising out of the attendance of the event.

• Pen to Print reserves the right to cancel, delay or postpone the event for any reason, including adverse weather conditions, an emergency situation or unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances out of its reasonable control. In such cases, the event organiser will endeavour to inform participants as quickly as is possible.

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