Mslexia Novel School

'Mslexia Novel School brought together women of all ages and levels of experience; from a wide range of backgrounds, places and vocations; writing in wildly different genres, in wildly different circumstances. A collective experience of profound supportiveness, encouragement and positivity unfolded over five days.'
– A Novel Approach

Are you a writer embarking on a new novel or rethinking a work-in-progress? Are you looking for a writing community? Do you need expert tuition to kickstart your creativity?

Mslexia Novel School is your opportunity to learn from four leading writer-tutors each focusing on a single aspect of the novel writing craft, creating a varied week of high-quality workshops.

Our four core craft tutors are:

• Claire Hynes on voice
• Jane Rogers on structure
• Margaret Wilkinson on style
• Jan Carson on character

You can expect:

• small group teaching
• experienced tutors 
• private writing time
• psychological support
• motivational coaching
• networking socials

Craft is crucial. But Mslexia provides a week that will nurture the whole writer. 

That’s why, in addition to our core Novel School material, we’re the only writing course that also includes motivation and goal-setting workshops led by experienced writing coach Bec Evans, drop-in surgeries with counsellor Hilary Jenkins for anyone who’s feeling a bit lost, and informal socials led by our course MC Rosie Garland – novelist, poet and performer extraordinaire – who will introduce you to fellow writers on the course.

And to finish the week in style we have invited Literary Agent Sophie Lambert to the final day to offer advice on your next steps. 

We know individual attention is all-important, so our novel workshop groups will be limited to no more than 15 people – which means your tutors will have time to get to know you and your writing. The core teaching takes place from 10am-4pm, but groups will come together for the coaching workshops and socials – to form a community of likeminded writers who will become your friends for life.

100 per cent of respondents (over 25 women!) from last year's course told us they would recommend this course to a friend - here's what they had to say...

'One of the best courses I've been on.'

'The most professional and sincere course I’ve been on. Felt like a big writerly hug!'

'My writing has significantly improved as a result of this course.'

'An outstandingly wonderful week.'

Our last course sold out, so make sure to book now to secure your place! 

We have two full bursaries for low income women writers available for Mslexia Novel School. Please submit a completed application form, which can be downloaded here and return it to us via email by the 12 June.