Introduction to Creative Writing

Whether you are new to writing or are looking for something to light your creative spark, join author and playwright Tutku Barbaros on our introduction to creative writing course designed to ignite your creativity and enhance your storytelling abilities.

Over the course of 8 weeks, you'll integrate practises from theatre, prose, poetry and journaling, equipping you with a diverse set of tools to develop your unique writing voice and practice. We will cover a full range of writing forms and techniques, including characterisation, building structure and setting, and developing your narrative voice. Join us and unlock your creative potential!

Week One Tuesday 8th October 7pm-8.30pm

Week Two Tuesday 15th October 7pm-8.30pm

Reading week on Tuesday 22nd October 7pm-8.30pm

Week Three Tuesday 29th October 7pm-8.30pm

Week Four Tuesday 5th November 7pm-8.30pm

Week Five Tuesday 12th November 7pm-8.30pm

Week Six Tuesday 19th November 7pm-8.30pm

Week Seven Tuesday 26th November 7pm-8.30pm

Tutku is a writer across forms of Turkish Cypriot heritage from south-east London. Her debut book All the Women She Knows, a collection of 11 short stories centred on the lives of 8 women on the precipice of change was published in 2024. She is an alumna of the Royal Court Writers’ Programme as well as Sphinx Theatre’s year-long writer’s development programme, Sphinx 30. Her play Layla and Youssef was longlisted for the Bruntwood Prize and the Paines Plough Women’s Prize For Playwriting.

Refunds

Please note, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds for this event.

Reduced ticket prices

We’d like as many people as possible to be able to access and enjoy Bell House. We offer a limited number of income-based concession tickets at half price, which can be booked directly - if you would not be able to attend at the full price due to financial considerations, then this concession option is available.