About Norfolk Writing School
Our Mission
At Norfolk Writing School, formerly Dojustaboutanything.com, we empower aspiring writers to unlock their creativity and share their stories in our writing courses. Our courses - including our online writing classes - are designed to provide practical skills and guidance for writing and publishing.
Led by former Financial Times Group journalist, author and former London Metropolitan University lecturer, Piper Terrett, we teach budding writers the skills to get their writing projects down on page and published.
Based in Shouldham Thorpe, West Norfolk, we run the Write Your Book course, running in Shouldham and at The Workshop, King's Lynn in Vancouver Quarter. In the New Year, the follow-up course Publish Your Book launches in Shouldham, as well as new versions of the Write Your Book courses in Shouldham, King's Lynn and Ely. We will also be running a series of writers' retreats in 2026.
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Write Your Book, Shouldham, January 2026
£250.00
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Learn everything about how to get started on writing your book, whether a non-fiction or fiction title, from how to plan it, to writing it, editing it and preparing for publication or self-publishing. The course includes practical exercises and feedback on your writing and features small friendly groups. No experience necessary.
Led by author Piper Terrett, freelance journalist and author, former Financial Times Group journalist and former lecturer in writing at London Metropolitan University.
£250 for 8 weeks of 2-hour sessions on Thursdays in Shouldham, from Thursday 22 January, 10am to 12noon. Price includes a free session on the follow-up course, Publish Your Book.
Write Your Book, King's Lynn, January 2026
£250.00
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Learn everything about how to get started on writing your book, whether a non-fiction or fiction title, from how to plan it, to writing it, editing it and preparing for publication or self-publishing. The course includes practical exercises and feedback on your writing and features small friendly groups. No experience necessary.
Led by author Piper Terrett, former Financial Times Group journalist and former lecturer in writing at London Metropolitan University.
£250 for 8 weeks of 2-hour sessions on Wednesdays at the Workshop, Vancouver Quarter, King's Lynn, from Wednesday 14 January, 10am to 12noon. Price includes a free session on the follow-up course, Publish Your Book.
Write Your Book, Ely, Febuary 2026
£250.00
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Learn everything about how to get started on writing your book, whether a non-fiction or fiction title, from how to plan it, to writing it, editing it and preparing for publication or self-publishing. The course includes practical exercises and feedback on your writing and features small friendly groups.
Led by author Piper Terrett, former Financial Times Group journalist and former lecturer in writing at London Metropolitan University.
£250 for 8 weeks of 2-hour sessions on Tuesday mornings, 10am to 12noon from February 2026. Venue tbc. Price includes a free session on the follow-up course, Publish Your Book.
Norfolk Winter Warmer Writers' Retreat, 21-22 Feb 2026
£195.00
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Get away from it all and commit time to writing in the beautiful surroundings of Shouldham, Norfolk. Enjoy dedicated writing time in an 18th century former pub, creative workshops, one-on-one feedback on your work and an author Q&A, as well as the opportunity to meet fellow writers. Price includes refreshments and snacks on both days and a buffet lunch on the Saturday. Optional pub lunch on the Sunday (not included in the price), local walks and trips out.
Led by author Piper Terrett, former Financial Times Group journalist and former lecturer in writing at London Metropolitan University.
Price does not include accommodation.
Winter Warmer Retreat, Day Ticket Sat 21 Feb 2026
£99.00
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Get away from it all and commit time to writing in the beautiful surroundings of Shouldham, Norfolk. Enjoy dedicated writing time in an 18th century former pub, creative workshops, one-on-one feedback on your work and an author Q&A, as well as the opportunity to meet fellow writers. Price includes refreshments and snacks and a buffet lunch.
Led by author Piper Terrett, former Financial Times Group journalist and former lecturer in writing at London Metropolitan University.
Price does not include accommodation.
Private Writing Tuition
£300.00
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Four private hour-long sessions with author Piper Terrett, former Financial Times Group journalist and former lecturer in writing at London Metropolitan University, either in person in Shouldham, Norfolk, or online via Teams.
Piper will look over selected chapters of your manuscript ahead of the meetings - four sets of three to four chapters - and provide individual feedback, suggestions and support.