Student feedback for Short Stories & Flash Fiction, Ilminster Arts Centre, Jan 2025

“A brilliant course. I’ve come away with a great set of idea for improving my writing.”

“Very encouraging, lots of technique, exercises, writing, and critical vocabulary. Great! Got me Writing”

“Just brilliant, I’ve learned so much.”

“Packed full of ideas & information. Inspiring. Extremely supportive and encouraging. I came because I wanted to know how to write and I left actually writing! Amazing. “I have enjoyed this course so much and feel inspired to be confident and just write. I feel like I have made some new friends too.”

Student feedback for Time to Write, Ilminster Arts Centre, Feb 2025

“Thoughtfully put together course which really helped us embed what we learned on the previous course (Short Stories and Flash Fiction) - to grow in confidence and develop a writing practice. Supportive and encouraging! “

“Perfect Follow-on from Crafting Short Stories. Safe environment with time to write and share and edit. Gets you writing. Loved it.”

“My second set of classes with Grace. I have loved so much. I have learned so much and feel so much more confident in creating.”

I’ve very much enjoyed this course. I’ve met new friends, all talented writers, and have had the chance to learn new writing skills. I would highly recommend this course.”

Flash Fiction Course, at Bristol Folk House 2020

I came to Grace’s workshop feeling a bit dried out creatively. I knew working alongside other people would be good but I didn’t expect the absolutely transformative power of the sessions and Grace’s careful nurture. In the space of five weeks, I drafted and revised nine pieces and have since submitted seven. Two have already been accepted for publication. The sessions were an excellent opportunity to talk flash, to hear and encourage other writers (from new to very experienced), and to be encouraged. It meant I re-evaluated what was in my WIP folder and I’ve now started to finish and submit the backlog there! It feels like a fire was lit under me. And that’s priceless.”

Thanks so much for another fantastic creative writing course, I have found it great for getting me writing again. And I also agree with the feedback provided by some of the others to you: you expertly create a safe space for trying out ideas and allowing for different learning styles. Absolutely perfect.Thank you, Grace, for your detailed, thoughtful, constructive feedback, good advice and stimulating classes. I’ll be back.” BK, Short Story Course 2022 and 2023

“Loved this course!! Flash is exhilarating and the course was delivered with energy, knowledge and enthusiasm. Can’t wait to submit some flash. Thank you so much.”

Bath Spa University Paper Nations. Time to Write course in 2019

Grace is a wonderful creative writing tutor. During the six-week workshop that I attended, she provided the group with lots of stimulating prompts to help us become more productive writers. She fostered an inclusive atmosphere that helped everybody gain the confidence to share and critique each other’s work. I was particularly impressed with her invaluable feedback – on both a micro and macro level.

Bristol Folk House, Crafting Short Stories 2018

“Great course - really enjoyed every week and I learned loads. Thank you for your excellent planning and delivery. Much appreciated.”

“Thank you! I can’t believe how much faith you had in all of us…priceless!”

“I thought it was great. Looking forward to doing more in January.”

“The cover design for the 2020 @nationalflashfd anthology has been revealed. Virtual launch and livestream of our video readings starts tomorrow. It couldn’t have happened without the best teacher ever @wordpoppy.”

Bristol Folk House, Introduction to Creative Writing and Flash Fiction 2018

“Very inspiring course, everyone is very encouraging, including tutor who is incredibly supportive.”

“I really loved this course. It gave me the courage to put pen to paper, and bite-sized tasks to make success possible. And now I will write!”

“Well-paced, great coverage of topics and subject matter. A great introduction to all aspects of creative writing.”