Testimonials
“Novelists Meaghan Delahunt and Kirsty Gunn share a similar ethos of putting the writing ahead of the plotting and have been friends for many years. This really helped in the creation of a bespoke and coherent course for online delivery. ...I feel the emotional journey I went on perhaps mirrors that of writing a novel. I began excited and motivated, had a crisis of confidence, persevered through a dip in motivation, had a breakthrough moment...and emerged at the end of the week with a new resilience.”
- Antonia Windsor, Writer, Actor & Director
“Without encouragement and inspiration I would never have written my book, nor would the book have garnered such a positive reaction. I was taught... not how to write, but how to write well and to understand the difference. Impassioned, energetic and insightful...”
- Clare Hunter, author of Threads of Life
“There's an extraordinary dynamism in the teaching. Committed completely in its creativity, it has a practical aspect which reminds me of how Art School worked, very much nurturing individuals and a thinking community in a workshop setting. The community ( as a result of the classes) continues to grow and remains fundamental to the way I create today...Finely tuned in how it can guide the individual.”
- Beth McDonough, author of Lamping for Pickled Fish
“Invigorating and lots of fun. Just when I was feeling jaded about writing. Kirsty and Meaghan helped me get my mojo back.”
Stephen Burgen, Writer and Journalist. Author of Walking the Lions and Afterlife
“Working with Meaghan and Kirsty on the beginning of my novel was both energising and inspiring.”
- Laura Stephens, Writer & Psychotherapist
“Kirsty and Meaghan created a supportive and fun space in the online course I attended with them. The focus on deepening my appreciation of the creative process and nurturing that was just what I needed.”
- Joanne Surridge, Writer & Former head of IT in the charity sector
“Meaghan and Kirsty’s writing workshop was nothing short of life-changing. Their carefully curated creative programme of exercises, feedback and practice truly transformed my relationship with my writing and gave me tools I will use forever. Their nurturing qualities combined with keen eye for feedback allowed me to feel supported and encouraged as I was making new strides in writing enthralling fiction.”
- Victoria Gartner, Artistic Director of Will & Co
“Meaghan and Kirsty are fantastic teachers and I got so much out of working with them for a week. Rather than teaching you how to write a book in a dogmatic, formulaic way, their exercises, tips, approaches and advice, along with their obvious passion for the creative process, coaxes braver and better work from you, and helps you enjoy it more in the process.”
- Susanna Gould, Creative Writing Student
“It’s three months since I completed the online creative writing course with Kirsty and Meaghan and still their inspirational ideas and approaches continue to resonate. Working with them provided me with practical guidance and strategies as well as carefully designed tasks and 1-1 tutorials to help in my development as a writer. A real turning point for me!”
- Gordon Sutton, Educator, Writer, & Art Enthusiast