Wigan free creative writing project for adult beginners
Wigan Libraries and North West-based literary arts organisation, Read Now Write Now, are delivering free creative writing courses for adult beginners thanks to funding from Arts Council England across the borough of Wigan.
People who join the courses will take part in six-week creative writing workshops led by author Charlie Lea who will guide them on how to write a short story which can be included into a published anthology, displayed in local libraries and online as well as read out at a special storytelling event in 2026.
The writing courses will take place at:
Standish Library, on Mondays 11.30am to 1pm from September 8 for six weeks
Marsh Green Library, on Tuesdays 10am to 11.30am from September 9 for six weeks
Wigan Library, on Tuesdays 1.30pm to 3pm from September 9 for six weeks
Hindley Library and Community Centre, on Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am from September 10 for six weeks
Online, on Wednesdays 7pm to 8.30pm from September 10 for six weeks
Golborne Library, on Thursdays 1pm to 2.30pm from September 11 for six weeks.
Creative director of Read Now Write Now, Mr Lea, said: “We are delighted to have received funding to deliver this free project for adult beginners with Wigan Libraries and look forward to helping them gain the skills and experience to begin their own writing journey.
"I would absolutely love to see everyone taking part become famous writers in the future.”
For more information or to book a place at one of the workshops, please contact [email protected]