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Creative Writing Workshop

Are you inspired by your genealogical research, local history, or historical events? 

Or do you want to write your ancestral story so that it can be passed onto future generations?  

Our monthly Gold members exclusive workshop is the perfect opportunity to transform your passion into written stories. Whether you’re dreaming of writing your family’s story, crafting a historical fiction novel or breathing life into an ancestor’s wartime heroics, this workshop series will help you bring those tales to life. 

Each one hour live session is designed to:

  • Guide you with tips and tricks for creative writing
  • Inspire you with practical exercises to ignite your imagination
  • Build your confidence as a storyteller

Whether you’re writing a novel based on a historical crime, documenting a family history, or experimenting with fiction rooted in the past, the possibilities are endless.  Join a dynamic workshop environment led by an experienced tutor where you’ll collaborate with others who share your passion for storytelling and are on the same journey of transforming their research and ideas into creative writing.   Active participation is encouraged as attendees will share their work, exchange ideas, and provide constructive feedback in a supportive setting.

Who Should Attend: History lovers, Family Historians, Genealogists, and anyone intrigued by storytelling.

Each month includes:

  • Interactive activities
  • Tasks to complete in your own time
  • Writing prompts

Speaker(s)

Clare Wilson

Clare Wilson

Clare Wilson is a professional genealogist based in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Following her studies at Strathclyde University, she set up her company Treehouse Genealogy, where she assists clients worldwide to find out more about their own Scottish families. A specialist in Commonwealth Air Force research, she also runs the Allied Air Force Research website and Facebook group. In her spare time, she runs two one place studies, one for her local parish of New Monkland and the other relating to the war graves at a churchyard in Yorkshire.

Important copyright notice: Each speaker retains full copyright of their talk and their materials at all times. When you join any of our events on Zoom or when you view any recorded event, you automatically agree not to download or distribute the recording or the materials to others in any way, on any media. No recording or transcribing of any kind is allowed on your own device. 

Speaker

Clare Wilson

Date

2026-09-01

Time

10:30 am -
11:30 am

Location

Online

Handouts

Available until: 6th October 2026

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