

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: How to Write a Good Scene | 3 x Monthly Tuesday eves | East Grinstead
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn how to write a good scene - an essential building block of writing stories - in this creative writing course for beginners in SussexAbout this EventYou can also use my website www.honeyleafwriting.com to book a place.How to write a good sceneScenes are an essential building block of stories, novels and memoirs. Learn how to write a good scene with three monthly creative writing workshops. Helpful if you’re new to writing fiction or if you want to improve the stories you write.All dates are Tuesday evenings (7-9pm) at Chequer Mead Theatre:January 13 - Workshop 1: What is a scene?how a scene fits into a larger storyunique qualities of a good scenethe essentials (inc. intention &amp; point of view)February 10 - Workshop 2: Crafting a Sceneopenings and endingscharacters and actiondialogue and paceMarch 10 - Workshop 3: Going Deeperatmosphere and sensory detailsemotional heartsubtext and layers of meaning************************************************************************Testimonials“I have been part of numerous workshops with Mel over many years. The thing that encourages me to return to the workshops is Mel. I have been able to stop my inner critic and fear of my dyslexia making writing an impossible task. Her gentle, non-critical, supportive, imaginative way of teaching enables me to learn and enjoy writing in a fun environment.”— Elizabeth Morgan"Mel creates a warm and engaging atmosphere in her classes, in which everyone is encouraged. Her prompts for creative writing are varied, encompassing published fiction and nonfiction, poetry, pictures, and objects. Her own expertise means her feedback is always valuable, and it's so beneficial- and fun- to be part of a group where sharing our own writing is encouraged but not compulsory. Taking part in Mel's classes has woven warmth, creativity and magic into my life!"— Alison Abedelmassieh“Mel's workshops are gentle yet thought provoking. Her knowledge and experience of writing plus her skill as a workshop leader combine to provide, me at least and I'm certain others, a really useful guide along our varied creative writing journeys. Most of all they are so enjoyable, I love attending each one.”— Lyn King“A course with our Mel is productive and funat the end of 2 hours I feel like I've wonthe prize of achievement, arrived at with ease;Would I attend again? Of course - yes please!!”— Jan MercyAgenda?: 07:00 PM - 07:15 PMWelcome, introductions &amp; 5 minutes freewritingInfo: I usually welcome everyone to the session and begin by saying a few things such as: we'll take a break halfway through; it may feel therapeutic but it's not a therapy group; you can choose what to write; we assume what you've written is fiction unless you tell us otherwise; and when I invite you to share what you've written, you can read it all out, say something about the process, say a few words or not say anything. This is followed by introductions if we don't all know each other and then 5 minutes freewriting. This can be writing anything, I often provide a prompt and we don't read this part out at all, it's just to get you used to writing in the group. ?: 07:15 PM - 08:00 PMWarm up exercise or gameInfo: This exercise will be to generate ideas and to get you thinking or laughing. I might ask questions while you write to guide you through it. Or I'll say words for you to include. I might bring a picture or object from nature to inspire you. Write down as many ideas as you can think of, then you'll have more to work with for the next part. Once you've had a chance to write (approx 15 minutes), then there will be time for sharing what you've written if you would like to. People often enjoy this part most!?: 08:00 PM - 08:10 PMBreakInfo: A good time to take a breather, stretch, relax, have a drink or snack. The cafe at Chequer Mead will be closed at this time, though you can buy something before the workshop starts. ?: 08:10 PM - 08:50 PMDevelop your writing a little or write something newInfo: I will introduce another writing exercise. This is often something inspired by published writing such as a poem or an extract from a story. You can develop your writing from earlier in the session or write something new. I may invite you to work with a particular form of writing or share a technique, but there will always be a choice for you to write more freely or whatever comes up for you. I will invite you to share what you've written if you would like to. ?: 08:50 PM - 09:00 PMClosing wordsInfo: Depending on how much time we have left, I will say some closing words and invite you to as well.
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.71, max: 65.71, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: East Grinstead
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Chequer Mead Theatre
- **lat**: 51.126016
- **long**: -0.0042364
- **full address**: Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Mel Parks (https://allevents.in/org/mel-parks/19034416)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 65.71 up to 65.71 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mel Parks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, theatre, literary-art
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