Students at Sidmouth College have had the exciting opportunity to take part in a writers’ workshop led by local author Jane Corry this term.
Jane Corry is a Sunday Times best-selling author, a Washington Post best-seller, with over 1.5 million books sold worldwide across more than 20 countries. In addition to writing, Jane has taught creative writing at Oxford University, served as writer-in-residence at a high-security male prison, and held a Royal Literary Fund Fellowship at Exeter University. Her work has been recognised with awards including the Elizabeth Goudge Trophy and the Vera Brittain Cup for short stories.
During the session, students developed imaginative story ideas and asked insightful questions about Jane’s experiences as a published writer. The workshop left students feeling inspired and enthusiastic about their own writing, with Jane herself commenting on how impressed she was by their creativity and imagination.
At Sidmouth College, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, the English curriculum is designed to develop reading, writing, and speaking abilities. Students explore a wide range of literature, including poetry, drama, and prose, both fiction and non-fiction, encouraging a love of English while engaging with the themes, ideas, and emotions that have shaped human experience.
Alex Evans, Headteacher at Sidmouth College said:
“It was fantastic to see our students so engaged and inspired by Jane Corry’s workshop. Opportunities like this bring our English curriculum to life, showing students how creativity, imagination, and hard work can lead to real success in writing and beyond.”
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