Inspiring a new generation of writers and illustrators

"Without exception this has been the best writing week ever. Jonathan Edwards has a unique way of generating poem after poem ... His choice of material is broad-reaching, generous, mind-expanding and inviting of great discussion. His feedback and editing skills are honed to strike exactly the right balance between encouragement and improvement. I cannot praise or thank him enough."

Mary, London

Testimonial from Mary, London praising Jonathan Edwards for writing tutoring at The Writing School
Testimonial from Mary, London praising Jonathan Edwards for writing tutoring at The Writing School

Our Courses

What we do

We love helping our students to find and explore their creativity.

The Writing School's Zoom session with poetry tutors and students discussing poetry writing
The Writing School's Zoom session with poetry tutors and students discussing poetry writing

We connect you with some the UK's best writers, poets and illustrators.

A range of tutored courses to suit your time and budget.

Short, medium and long term writing and illustration teaching.

Group numbers capped to ensure maximum opportunity to share your work.

Individual 1-2-1 tuition available.

Study from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.

Scholarship places available.

Hear from some of our 350+ students

Discover what our students think

This retreat has been immense. Something about the way Jonathan structures the workshops, that even on days where I don't think I'll be able to come up with anything - I do. Jon is a generous, non-judgemental, supportive teacher with a wealth of knowledge.

Dillon, East Sussex

We laugh about being Jonathan's groupies but every poetry week with you is a gift - of so much time gathering magic, of care and attention for each person's words, and of celebration. The echoes will last long after. Thank you.

Katherine, Durham

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Jonathan I have never worked with a tutor more capable, more attentive to details, more gentle in suggesting changes for improvements, more patient, more able to encourage and praise. On top of all that you are generous supplying oodles of good poems as examples and excellent strategies for exercises. My thanks are truly genuine.

Janet, Rutland

Jonathan is an inspirational teacher. The way he springs writing exercises off all kinds of poems is a lesson in itself and I was stunned by the variety and high standard of everyone’s work. Jonathan gives such kind and encouraging support, which sets the tone for the whole group and has certainly lifted my game. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Janey, Ceredigon

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