Writer & Creative Writing Workshops
Sara Sherwood
Writer & Creative Writing Workshops
I'm Sara: Aries, vegetarian/vegan cusper, reader, writer, Dan Humphrey denier and pop fan.
I have always been writing, but I began to take it more seriously after taking part in Write Like A Grrrl. I now run Leeds's WLAG workshops!
In my writing, I am interested in female friendship, the interior lives of women and pop music. My writing idols are Carol Shields, Sarra Manning and Curtis Sittenfeld.
One of my short stories is featured in Test Signal, an anthology of northern writing published by Dead Ink in 2021 and Best British Short Stories 2022.
Writing
How To Find Yourself, Test Signal, 2021 (you can purchase the book here) - also featured in Best British Short Stories 2022.
Seating Arrangements, Let Me Know When You're Home: Stories of Female Friendship, 2020 (you can purchase the book here)
work in progress, Dear Damsels Annual 2019 (originally published online September 2018)
Likes, Highly Commended Short Story, Bridport Prize 2018 (later published as The Weekend Read on For Books' Sake - you can purchase the Bridport Prize 2018 anthology here)
me and mia, the tiny narrative, September 2018 (Meg Cabot said it made her cry and I lost my shit)
Hire Me
Creative Writing Workshops
Wanna write? I can help!
In my workshops, I create supportive and caring environments for writers of all abilities, backgrounds and ambitions.
As well as facilitating Write Like A Grrrl in Leeds (a six-week creative writing course for women and non-binary people of all writing backgrounds, experiences and abilities), I also work with arts organisations and charities to design and facilitate one-off creative writing workshops, writing groups and courses.
Basically, I love supporting people to write, so if you want to chat then email me on sara.sherwood02@gmail.com.
Get In Touch
I would love to hear from you - especially if you want to discuss Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls or your favourite podcast.
I am based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.