Writing Workshops
Diane Connell is an innovative teacher and writing guide. She facilitates workshops and offers one to one support for both emerging writers and writers struggling with their craft. She has run writing labs in Greece and facilitated workshops in Paris and London. She will be offering the following one-week course on the Greek Island of Skyros from September 13-20, 2025.
In this course, you will take the story you carry within you and put it on the page, in short form or as the bones of a book. If you don’t yet have a story, the course will help you create one. During the week, we will explore techniques for breaking through the obstacles that hold you back and tips for completing your story. This course is about demystifying the writing process. It is practical, playful and creative. I am all about encouragement without judgement.
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros
Diane Connell's writing labs are energetic, serious, focused, enjoyable and all about YOU and your story.
'Fantastic teacher. Joyful, relaxed and determined to bring out the best in us all.'
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'Absolutely fantastic course for a first time or even an experienced writer. Everyone was able to get something out of the course and I’m amazed at how much I was able to get done through the exercises Diane took us through. Would highly recommend!Diane is unfailingly supportive and confidence-boosting; helps you focus floaty ideas on form and structure. Genuinely excited for your ideas.'
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'She kept the group giving and exploring and working hard but for a good reason as she found gold in us all.'
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'Diane’s course is perfect for taking a formless idea and whipping it into shape - you’ll come away with a workable structure and outline, plus an idea of how much you should be writing per day to flesh it out.'
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'Diane Connell is an excellent writing tutor with a store of guidance, practical tips and inspiring exercises.'
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'I came away inspired, fired up about my premise, and armed with Diane’s tricks to get the creative juices flowing.'
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