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Arvon Masterclass with Rachel Clarke

Writing Workshop: Non-fiction

Hay Festival 2025, 

Dr Rachel Clarke, palliative care doctor and author of four acclaimed non-fiction books, including Dear Life and The Story of a Heart, leads this supportive and practical workshop focusing on building your skills in non-fiction writing.

Whether you’re writing memoir, history, travel or another type of narrative non-fiction, this interactive session will help you find the heart of your story, with generative writing exercises and a Q&A on craft, helping you to ensure your writing is clear, credible and engaging.

Arvon is the UK’s leading creative writing charity. Founded in 1968, it is known for its diverse creative writing courses and events led by leading authors. An online programme, ‘Arvon at Home’ offers virtual writing weeks, writing days, masterclasses and readings. Residential five-day courses are set in historic writing houses in inspiring countryside locations. Courses cover a range of genres including fiction, poetry, theatre, YA, creative non-fiction and more.

Arvon Masterclass with Rachel Clarke