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 embarking on a new novel or rethinking a work-in-progress? Could you benefit from a writing community? Would expert tuition kickstart your creativity?

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

• Lesley Glaister
• Claire Hynes 
• Jane Rogers 
• Margaret Wilkinson 

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:

• Bec Evans - an experienced writing coach to lead you in motivation and goal-setting workshops
• Sue Spencer - a counsellor available for drop-in surgeries for anyone who’s feeling a bit lost
• Rosie Garland - novelist, poet and performer extraordinaire to host informal socials to introduce you to fellow writers on the course

And to finish the week in style, we invite a literary agent to the final day to offer advice on your next steps. 

We know individual attention is all-important, so workshop groups will be less 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 book now to secure your place! 

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