Making your Writing Sparkle with Elizabeth Barber

Add a shine to your writing by joining us at this creative workshop designed for beginners and experienced writers alike. You’ll learn to compose vivid and immediate descriptions that give your writing energy, enabling you to forge ahead with confidence. Bring an open mind and be prepared for a day of fun, friendship and word building.
Event Information
Price: £44.00
Course Weeks: 1
Room: Brunt Room
Campaign: Summer 2026 Workshop Week
Customer Information: Bring a packed lunch, writing materials and lots of enthusiasm!
Your Tutor
Name: Elizabeth Barber
Bio: Following a career in volunteer counselling and primary school teaching, Elizabeth’s writing career began with her hobby penning articles and short stories for magazines. She has run creative writing classes at The Settlement since 2006. Elizabeth holds the Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing (fiction and non-fiction) from the Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education. Her 2023 Stone Age middle grade novel was short listed for the Historical Association’s Young Quills Award. The sequel Stone Warriors was released on 28th April 2026 and both novels are available from The Settlement office. http://www.elizabethbarberwriter.co.uk
Department: Humanities