Playing with Words is a series of creative writing classes in which you'll learn some tools with which to write imaginatively, with fun, and without fear. The course will look at how to start (and keep) writing, and will cover specific elements of craft such as characterisation, plotting, creating a story world, point of view and other voices, structure and editing. There’ll be a mix of discussion, stimulating writing games to stretch and develop your writing muscles, reading of illustrative texts and suggestions for writing activities to do outside the classroom. The course is for anybody who has the urge to write, whether you’re an absolute beginner or are already working on something and would like a shared space to explore your expressive creativity. The emphasis is on playfulness; all you need is something to write with and something to write on.