Comments by Exciting Writing Foundation Course students

“I enjoyed the course very much. It opened doors inside my head that I didn’t know were there.”

“I’ve found it terrifying, exhilarating and compulsive — in that order.”

“By the end of the second session I was totally hooked. [Course tutor Paddy Gormley was] extremely organised and methodical, yet with a relaxed approach which enabled us to develop ideas and gain confidence in our writing as the weeks progressed.”

“I found that, once met, the challenges were worthwhile and I learned from others.”

"What I really liked was the way we read our work to each other and initially when [Paddy] read our work. It made it sound fantastic and I think encouraged us to continue.”

“I found that the course made me think much more about what exactly I want to say and how to say it, instead of just scribbling down whatever comes to mind, as I normally do.”

"[I achieved] lift off: several pieces of light verse (not poetry, I am told!) and two serious pieces; development of several linked ideas; lots of others. It was great fun being part of an interactive group, which was friendly and tremendously supportive. I would recommend the course to anyone who is serious about developing their writing skills.”