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“These sessions are packed full of information, tips and insider knowhow. I’ve found them invaluable and they’ve helped me improve my writing no end. Will definitely be signing up again!”

Denise

Wish you could write a novel or a script one day, but you’re struggling to find the time in your hectic life? I offer writing workshops that are designed to not only fit easily into your busy schedule, but also break down the mammoth task of completing a writing project into small manageable chunks. 

When you sign up with Draft2Pitch, You’ll get fun and informative online weekly writing guidance with minimal time commitment, but maximum results. With access to an award-winning, experienced story editor and writing mentor. Please see below for the 2025 online writing class schedule:

About your writing tutor

Hi, I’m Sara Bodinar. I’ve been writing, editing and giving writing workshops for 10+ years. I’ve worked with huge numbers of film studios, production companies, theatres, novel writers, screenwriters and academics to get novels and scripts over the line. Here’s my main writing website. But essentially:

  • I’m a multi award-winning staff writer for a number film studios
  • I lead the Writers Room at Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
  • An Honorary Fellow at Nottingham University (School of English and Drama)
  • I’m the writer-in-residence for Writersi Retreat UK and the Nottingham Actors Workshop
  • I’ve had 30+ films and 20+ plays produced

“Highly recommend any of Sara’s courses, you will gain so much more confidence and your writing skills will be greatly enhanced. She’s amazing.”

Diddy

My weekly online writing workshops – £10 per session.

Each workshop is a 40 minute stand-alone masterclass on different aspects of creative writing. It’ll involve a combination of a short informative lecture and writing exercises, with a view to lifting a veil on common writing problems and helping you build your stories in a more compelling way in the future.

Come and join our friendly, welcoming online writing community, who have fun learning new writing tips and tricks each week to help them up their writing game. 

  • Weekly sessions that are 40 minutes long via Zoom.
  • Tuesdays 8pm unless stated otherwise
  • £10 each session. Pay monthly.
  • Fun, informative and collaborative
  • Challenging writing exercises
  • Minimal writing experience necessary

To book please email me at:

Sarabodinar@gmail.com

And let me know which sessions you’d like to attend. Please bear in mind that places are limited so book as early as possible to secure your place.

“Has a natural ability to put you at ease and explains very well each step that corresponds to each level of writing that each of us are involved in, whether that be a script for Tv, Film, or writing a book.”

Barry

Online writing workshop schedule 2025 / 2026

November Workshops – Bookings open October 30th

  • Supporting characters – There are no small parts…(Nov 4th 8pm)
  • Plot Hole Fix – Mend narrative gaps for seamless storytelling (Nov 11th 8pm)
  • Symbolism Secrets – Infuse your fiction with layers of hidden meaning (Nov 18th 8pm)
  • Dialogue Tags – Transform ‘said’ into gold with creative speech indicators (Nov 25th 8pm)

December Workshops – Bookings open November 28th

  • Foreshadowing – Plant subtle clues that haunt your readers’ subconscious (Dec 2nd 8pm)
  • Dialogue Tempo – A look at what influences the speed at which we talk (Dec 9th 8pm)
  • Tropes overview – how writers can use tropes to their advantage. (Dec 30th 8pm)

January Workshops – Bookings open December 30th

  • Empathetic characters – Write characters readers can’t help but connect with (Jan 6th 8pm)
  • Toxic characters – Write believable toxicity into your antagonists (Jan 13th 8pm)
  • Backstory mastery – Intricately lace character histories into your narrative (Jan 20th 8pm)
  • The Cliffhanger Clinic – Master the art of the irresistible chapter ending (Jan 27th 8pm)

February Workshops – Bookings open January 30th

  • Climax Crescendo – Create unforgettable story peaks (Feb 3rd 8pm)
  • Strengthen your POV – Giving your characters compelling POVs (Feb 10th 8pm)
  • How to start editing (Feb 17th 8pm)
  • You’ve finished your novel / screenplay. What next? (Feb 24th 8pm)

To book your place please email me at sarabodinar@gmail.com