Introduction to Creative Writing – Weekend Workshop with Letty Butler

Have you always wanted to write, but never quite known where to start? Join award-winning writer and performer Letty Butler for a lively, supportive weekend exploring the possibilities of creative writing at Rye Harbour Sailing Club.

Weekend details

• Dates: Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November 2026
• Cost: £50 per person
• Experience: No previous writing experience is necessary
• What to bring: Your curiosity and imagination, plus a notebook or laptop

Your ticket includes

• Friday evening introduction and reception with a complimentary glass of wine or fizz
• A two-day creative-writing workshop on Saturday and Sunday
• Saturday evening dinner

Lunches: Please bring your own lunch on Saturday and Sunday, or food will be available to purchase from the Club.

Introduction to Creative Writing

This lively, generative workshop offers the chance to experiment with words, ideas, character, voice and storytelling in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Through engaging exercises and discussions, you will explore how writers find inspiration, develop ideas and bring their imagination to life on the page.

Whether you have always dreamed of writing, have a story you would love to tell or simply want to try something new, the weekend will give you practical tools and the confidence to get started.

What the weekend will involve

The emphasis is on doing rather than listening. Expect plenty of short, achievable writing exercises, friendly discussions and opportunities to share your work if you would like to.

You will explore a variety of forms and techniques, discover what interests you and begin developing your own creative practice. By Sunday, you will leave with new writing, fresh ideas and practical ways to continue writing beyond the workshop.

About Letty Butler

Letty is a multi-disciplinary, award-winning writer and performer based in Brighton. Her debut novel will be published by Hachette in April 2027, and her short films have been shown at the BAFTA, LOCO and Aesthetica Film Festivals.

Her literary accolades include the Fish Short Story Prize, The Bridport Prize, the Bath Flash Fiction Award, Mslexia, the Kay Mellor Fellowship and a Northern Writers Award. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from Sheffield Hallam University and is represented by Alexander Cochran at Greyhound Literary.

Letty trained at LAMDA and has worked extensively for the BBC, with credits including Jane Eyre, Parade’s End, Miranda and Wolfblood, as well as the feature films Life on the Road and Their Finest. She is also appearing as Coco August in Youth, Sharon Horgan’s series for HBO.

A few scintillating facts

• Letty is an avid solo traveller. Her adventures include time in Colombia and Vietnam, and walking 500 miles in 24 days on the Camino de Santiago.
• She once fell in love with a stray kitten in Crete and brought him home to the UK for a lifetime of Dreamies.
• She was once one half of a comedy double act that involved dressing as one half of a pink horse called Eamonn.

Booking

Places are limited and advance booking is required. Please contact Rye Harbour Sailing Club to reserve your place or ask for further information.