14/10/2026
🌟 Tutor Spotlight: Melanie Han ✍️
Meet Melanie Han, one of our Creative Writing tutors.
With a PhD in Creative Writing and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Melanie has taught English and Creative Writing across a range of settings, including university courses and workshops with organisations such as The Poetry School and Writing Workshops. As the author of five poetry collections, she understands the challenges and rewards of developing a writing practice and enjoys helping others discover their own creative voice.
Melanie's classes are welcoming, supportive and designed to build confidence. A typical session includes warm-up writing activities, reading and discussing examples of creative work, and plenty of time to write. Learners are encouraged to share their work, exchange ideas and receive constructive feedback in a friendly environment.
One learner returned to creative writing after many years away, feeling nervous about starting again. During the course, she gained the confidence to explore aspects of her identity through her writing and said she would never have approached those topics without the encouragement and sense of safety she found within the group. By the final session, she said she was "not ready for it to end" and felt the experience had helped her overcome her fear of creative writing.
"Every writer starts somewhere. You do not need prior experience, just curiosity and a willingness to explore."
Whether you are completely new to creative writing or looking to develop existing skills, Melanie's courses offer a welcoming space to learn, experiment and grow.
👉 Enrol today, and start your creative writing journey!
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