Liminal Press
Courses, Workshops and Creative Sessions
See below for forthcoming course dates and fees. Get in touch directly by email on courses@liminalpress.co.uk to enquire about places and bookings. Note that courses may be in-person or online as described below.
Our next course
AUTUMN WORKSHOP
Format: 4 weeks, 2 hours per session
Dates: In-person course: Start: Sat 7th November - End: Sat 28th November
Times: 10am - 12pm
Venue: tbc (Cardiff)
Dates: Online course: Start: Mon 9th November - End: Mon 30th November
Times: 6pm - 8pm
Fee: £40.00
The Autumn Workshop is a four‑week course about craft, voice and creative momentum.
Sessions are small and conversational, focused on writing, practice and discussion, rather than lectures. There is no pressure to read aloud, but you are encouraged to share and discuss ideas, insights or works‑in‑progress. Each week introduces a different aspect of craft, giving you space to experiment, reflect and refine.
This course is offered in two formats: one in‑person (in Cardiff) and one online. Both follow the same structure so just book the one that is right for you.
Week 1 — Beginnings, Genre and Voice
We explore how writing starts: the spark, the tone, the voice that carries a piece forward. Through generative exercises and discussion, you’ll begin shaping the direction of your work for the weeks ahead.
Week 2 — Character and Perspective
Whether you are writing fiction, poetry, memoir or creative non‑fiction, this week focuses on who is speaking and why. We look at character and perspective and emotional resonance.
Week 3 — Structure, Shape & Rhythm
This session explores how writing moves and flows. We look at narrative shape, pacing, rhythm and the choices that give a piece momentum or stillness.
Week 4 — Refining and Next Steps
We explore how to deepen a piece, how to edit with intention and how to continue your writing practice beyond the course. Optional sharing is available, but never required.
Who leads the course
Col Howarth is a writer and former lecturer with an MA in Creative Writing (Distinction). Col has worked with major publishers and written across fiction, creative non‑fiction, poetry, monologue and screenwriting.
Workshops
Workshops are stand‑alone two‑to‑three hour online sessions.
They are practical, useful and focus on craft, technique and developing your writing practice. Themes may include editing, structure, voice, character or developing sustainable writing habits. Workshops are more structured than Creative Sessions (see below) and are designed to help you deepen your craft and produce meaningful work.
EDITING FOR CLARITY
Format: 1 x 2 hour online session
Date: Online course: Sunday 15th November
Times: 10am - 12pm
Fee: £10.00
A focused, two‑hour session exploring how to make your writing clearer, sharper and more intentional.
This workshop introduces practical editing tools that help you refine structure, strengthen voice, tighten sentences and remove the noise that distracts from meaning.
Through guided exercises and discussion, you will identify what a piece is really trying to say and how to shape it so the reader feels that intention. Suitable for writers at any stage, this session offers a calm, craft‑focused space to develop confidence in your editing process.
Our next workshop
Creative Sessions
Creative Sessions are free, lightly guided gatherings designed to spark curiosity and connection.
Themes are typically sensory, experimental and seasonal: often outdoor meet‑ups about developing good writing habits, seasonal 'walk‑and‑write' activities and creative field note gathering, writing for the senses and more.
They are informal and social, and may be a bit more spontaneous: a way to enjoy creativity in good company, meet other writers, kick start your writing process and stay connected.
Join Liminal Press for more information.