The Grand Finale: Young Writers Novella November

November is National Novel Writing Month. Every year, thousands of writers around the world challenge themselves to write a book in thirty days – and this year, you can be one of them! Colchester Library’s Young Writers Novella November is a special series of three creative writing workshops designed to help writers aged 12 to 17 plot, plan and write a complete novella in a month. Everyone who takes part in the challenge will receive free resources, support and feedback from a creative writing tutor, and, in the final session, a certificate of achievement.

What to expect:

• When: Saturday 28 November 2026, 12pm to 1:30pm
• Where: Colchester Library, Trinity Square, Colchester, CO1 1JB
• Ages: 12 years and above, up to 17 years
• Booking: booking required
• Cost: free