In 2025, Hampshire Writers Society has something new for our members. On Saturday 15th March, 10-12, at the Winchester Arc, we will hold the first of what we hope will be an ongoing programme of writing workshops.
The first workshop is led by Judith Heneghan. Judith Heneghan is programme leader for the MA in Creative Writing at the University of Winchester, and a mentor with Jericho Writers. She has written over 60 books for young people, and her first novel for adults, Snegurochka (Salt, 2019) was shortlisted for the Edward Stanford travel writing awards. Her second novel, Birdeye, was published in 2024.
Her workshop will focus on the power of setting when creating characters. Who are the natives, strangers and returners in your story, and how does this impact what they want and what they do?
If you have a strong setting for a story but need inspiration for the characters and plot — or conversely, you have great characters but aren’t sure where to put them — this is the ideal workshop for you. Suitable for writers of all experience levels.
Places are limited to 10 attendees. Priority will be given to members of the Hampshire Writers Society.
This workshop is now fully booked. You can still email inquiries@hampshirewriterssociety.co.uk to register your interest in case places become available due to cancellations.
For the complete workshops programme and more information on how booking works, see Workshops.
Cost: Members £5, Non-members £20.
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