Are you an avid reader? Do you dream of writing a novel?

Join award-winning journalist, broadcaster and bestselling novelist Daisy Buchanan for a two-hour Write like a Reader workshop, rooted in Daisy’s philosophy that anyone is capable of writing a wonderful novel:

“Our storytelling skills are innate, and we can unlock them by exploring everything we’ve learned from our favourite stories.”

The session will cover everything from writing an enticing first chapter, overcoming the fear of the blank page and getting started to characters, plot, pacing and endings, giving you the skills and confidence to make the journey from reader to writer. Open to all who love reading.

Workshop Host

Daisy Buchanan is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and bestselling author. Her books include the novels All Grown Up (a modern retelling of Little Women), Insatiable (longlisted for the CWIP Prize), Careering (as heard on BBC Sounds), Limelight and Pity Party, and the non-fiction titles How to Be A Grown Up, The Sisterhood and Read Yourself Happy. As well as hosting the chart-topping podcast You’re Booked, Daisy has appeared on a number of TV and radio shows including Woman’s Hour, The Today Programme, Soul Music, A Good Read, This Morning and Good Morning Britain. She is a TEDx speaker and has guest presented the Booker Prize for BBC News.

Ticketing

1 free place is available for this event for women whose financial situation prohibits them from attending or if you are from an underrepresented group – for example, writers from Global Majority backgrounds, or those living with disability and chronic illness.

To apply, please email info@womensprize.com with the subject line: ‘Write Like a Reader – subsidised place’, with a little bit about yourself, why you are interested, how you think you will benefit from the session, and attaching any relevant paperwork you have. The deadline for application is 7 October 2027. Early applications are encouraged, and will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This event will take place on StreamYard. More information on how to access, will be sent alongside your ticket link the week of the event. The event will be recorded and available to watch on catch-up for one month after the live event.

Tickets will be on sale until 2pm on Tuesday 14 October.

Books by Daisy Buchanan