WriteUp Full Course Pass
£120.00
WriteUp
Have you been working on a novel, theatre script, or film for a while now, but you’re stuck? The characters just don’t feel like they’re coming alive, your dialogue feels flat, or your structure feels uneven?
Don’t be frustrated. We can help!
We're running a new course called "WriteUP" with writer and director Steven Busfield. With over 15 years of experience in writing novels and performance scripts, this six week course will see Steven help you look at the core of your story, cut away contradictory writing advice, and help you take your brilliant work to the next level.
As with all things Empath, these sessions aren't just to give you a "writing masterclass". At Empath, we create a writers' room to connect you with others and grow your craft in a kind and supportive atmosphere.
We’ll cover:
Week | Focus Area | Key Takeaway |
Week 1 | Making Your Idea Work | Learn frameworks to turn vague premises into workable stories and test the stories you have to see how just a few tweaks might help unlock your progress. |
Week 2 | Character Architecture | Craft 3D characters by "shining a light through them" to expose core motives and understand that character actions aren't as concrete as we might think. |
Week 3 | Dialogue Beyond Realism | Master subtext and pacing to make dialogue pop on the page or stage. |
Week 4 | Workshop & Feedback | Test your scene in small groups and receive direct director feedback. |
Week 5 | Redrafting and Crafting | We'll evaluate changes you might have made in the previous session, look at what's still to be done, and use the tools we've learned so far to further boost the strength of your work. |
Week 6 | Polishing & Next Steps | Cut fluff, align your manuscript with industry standards, and pitch your work. |
Who is this for:
Theatre Writers.
Screenwriters.
Novelists.
Or any writer wanting to test ideas.
The Details
Sessions will be on:
Monday, 23 November 2026
Monday, 30 November 2026
Monday, 07 December 2026
Monday, 14 December 2026
Monday, 18 January 2027
Monday, 25 January 2027
All six sessions will be 2 hours long.
They will take place at Empath Theatre CIC's studio at: 2 Navigation Walk Wakefield WF1 5RH.
WHAT WE PROMISE:
Feature | The Value |
Diagnostic Session | Day 1 Problem-Solving: Bring your central story hurdle. We benchmark your project on Day 1 and map out a clear path to fix or unpick it over the 6 weeks, so not only will you get practical exercises to grow your writing, we'll be applying it too. |
WhatsApp Community | Continuous Mid-Week Support: Got stuck mid-scene? Get quick feedback, encouragement, and accountability from your tutor and cohort between live sessions. |
Google Drive Vault | Lifetime Resource Access: Script templates, pitch decks, session decks, and reading lists preserved permanently for your future projects. |
All resources are provided and light refreshments are also available.
We also offering 2 bursary places on this course. If you are on low income, or have any other circumstances that prevent you from buying a ticket, please reach out to us at hi@empaththeatre.org and we'll work with you.