Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland: Staying Creative in Challenging Times

Closing date: Fri 11 Jul 2025: 5pm

Join award-winning playwright and mentor Lynda Radley for a course of four free workshops about building a writing practice that is sustainable over time and simple to implement. Workshops will take place in person at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.

Are you trapped in a cycle of procrastination and self-recrimination? Do you watch playwriting deadlines sail past? Do you struggle to start, or finish, a draft? Do you feel scattered or overwhelmed?

Whether you’re neurodivergent, managing a disability, navigating caring responsibilities, or just burned out and stuck, you’re not alone.

Based on her personal experience and extensive research, Lynda will guide you towards solutions that are achievable. There will be sessions on procrastination, perfectionism, PRESSURE, brain chemistry and goal setting. This course is not about changing everything overnight. It is about taking practical – but not necessarily predictable – steps towards enjoyment and satisfaction. This course is open to anyone who wants to have a healthier relationship with their writing practice, whether distracted writers, weathered writers, or writers who are frozen after their first success.

By going through this process with other participants you will also have an opportunity to build community.

Start Monday mornings with support and a plan.

To Apply
For more information and to apply, click visit https://form.jotform.com/251622326345351.  
There is a short application form to complete. This is so they can get to know who you are as a writer, why you would like take part in the course and how it will contribute to your development as an writer. Applications can be made in writing or by video.

If you are unable to submit online and would like the application form in a different format, or have any questions regarding the application process, please email info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk

Dates & Times

• Mon 15 September 2025

• Mon 22 September 2025

• Mon 29 September 2025

• Mon 6 October 2025

10.50am – 1pm

Deadline: 5pm, Fri 11 July 2025

If you have questions about the course, please email stayingcreativecourse@gmail.com

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Closing date: Fri 11 Jul 2025: 5pm

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