Ruth Brandt Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey

I am the author of No One Has Any Intention of Building A Wall (a short story collection - Winner of the Eyelands Book Award: Unpublished Short Story Collection 2018, and nominated for Edge Hill Prize 2021 and Republic of Consciousness Prize 2022.) and Hassan's Zoo & A VIllage in Winter (a short story pamphlet), both published in 2021 by Fly on the Wall Press.

My short stories have been nominated for international prizes including the Pushcart Prize, Best Small Fictions Award and Write Well Award. They have been long- and short-listed and highly commended in competitions including the Bridport Prize, Bath Flash Fiction Award and MsLexia. They have appeared in magazines, anthologies and online, read at literary festivals and performed. I have written novels and had poetry published and a play performed.

Ruth Brandt Creative Writing, Writer,Tutor, Surrey, Courses, Workshops, Italy, Fiction, Poetry, Short stories, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Novels, Poems, Plays, West Dean College, Kingston University, Surrey Adult Learning

Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Courses and Workshops in Surrey.

Write Away! Writing Retreat

15 - 17 May 2026
13 - 15 Nov 2026

A friendly and supportive writing retreat for up to 10 writers, providing the opportunity for writers to immerse themselves in their writing.

Yorkshire Writing Retreat

Yorkshire Writing Retreat with Matt Kendrick and Ruth Brandt
8 - 14 Sep 2026, Tue-Mon
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS 1-20 Feb 2026

A six-night writing retreat in the idyllic landscape of the Holme Valley with two experienced creative writing tutors. The retreat is designed for any prose fiction writer whether they've just started their writing journey or have been writing for several years.

NEW RETREAT

Italian Writing Retreat

Creative Writing Retreat
3 - 10 Jul 2026, Fri-Fri

A special week-long creative writing retreat at the Hotel Leone, Le Marche, one of the few places of unspoilt diversity and beauty in Italy.

West Dean College

Memoir Writing - 6-8 Feb 2026
Ary Inspired Writing - 25-27 Sep 2026

In the sumptious surroundings of West Dean College learn how to turn life’s experiences into engaging fiction and non fiction or learn the fundamentals of writing as you develop your ideas into short stories. Or exploring the ways paintings can be used to stimulate ideas for stories, characters and poems, is suitable for writers of all levels as well as anyone wanting to try something new.

HF Holidays

Creative Writing & Walking in the South Downs
17 - 24 Apr 2026
Creative Writing & Walking in the Peak District
23 - 30 Oct 2026

Combine a creative writing workshop with a walking holiday. Designed to help you become the writer you want to be, these breaks are perfect for both absolute beginners and budding authors looking to build their skills, style, and confidence in the stunning surroundings.

Telling Stories in Paint & Words

19 Sept 2026

Telling Stories in Paint and Words is a fun, unique workshop exploring the processes shared by both creative writing and developing a representational painting.

Raising funds for VOICES Charity.

Weekly Classes

Spring Term 13/14 Jan - 24/25 Mar 2026

Tue AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULL
Tue PM 2-4pm - Online - FULL
Wed AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULL
Wed PM 2-4pm - Online - FULL
Wed EVE 7:15-9:15pm - Online - FULL

RUTH BRANDT

Writer & Creative Writing Tutor

Ruth Brandt Creative Writing, Writer,Tutor, Surrey, Courses, Workshops, Italy, Fiction, Poetry, Short stories, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Novels, Poems, Plays, West Dean College, Kingston University, Surrey Adult Learning

Write Away! Writing Retreat

A friendly and supportive writing retreat for up to 10 writers, providing the opportunity for writers to immerse themselves in their writing.

Yorkshire Writing Retreat

A six-night writing retreat in the idyllic landscape of the Holme Valley with two experienced creative writing tutors. The retreat is designed for any prose fiction writer whether they've just started their writing journey or have been writing for several years.

Italian Writing Retreat

A special week-long creative writing retreat at the Hotel Leone, Le Marche, one of the few places of unspoilt diversity and beauty in Italy.

West Dean College

HF Holidays

Creative Writing & Walking in the South Downs
17 - 24 Apr 2026
Creative Writing & Walking in the Peak District
23 - 30 Oct 2026

Combine a creative writing workshop with a walking holiday. Designed to help you become the writer you want to be, these breaks are perfect for both absolute beginners and budding authors looking to build their skills, style, and confidence in the stunning surroundings.

Telling Stories in Paint & Words

19 Sept 2026

Telling Stories in Paint and Words is a fun, unique workshop exploring the processes shared by both creative writing and developing a representational painting.

Raising funds for VOICES Charity.

Weekly Classes

Tue AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULL
Tue PM 2-4pm - Online - FULL
Wed AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULL
Wed PM 2-4pm - Online - FULL
Wed EVE 7:15-9:15pm - Online - FULL

My classes are suitable for anyone who wants to start writing creatively or for anyone who already writes and who wants to develop their skills.

RUTH BRANDT

Writer & Creative Writing Tutor

Ruth Brandt Creative Writing, Writer,Tutor, Surrey, Courses, Workshops, Italy, Fiction, Poetry, Short stories, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Novels, Poems, Plays, West Dean College, Kingston University, Surrey Adult Learning

Write Away! Writing Retreat

A friendly and supportive writing retreat for up to 10 writers, providing the opportunity for writers to immerse themselves in their writing.

Yorkshire Writing Retreat

A six-night writing retreat in the idyllic landscape of the Holme Valley with two experienced creative writing tutors. The retreat is designed for any prose fiction writer whether they've just started their writing journey or have been writing for several years.

Italian Writing Retreat

A special week-long creative writing retreat at the Hotel Leone, Le Marche, one of the few places of unspoilt diversity and beauty in Italy.

West Dean College

HF Holidays

Creative Writing & Walking in the South Downs17 - 24 Apr 2026Creative Writing & Walking in the Peak District23 - 30 Oct 2026

Combine a creative writing workshop with a walking holiday. Designed to help you become the writer you want to be, these breaks are perfect for both absolute beginners and budding authors looking to build their skills, style, and confidence in the stunning surroundings.

Telling Stories in Paint & Words

19 Sept 2026

Telling Stories in Paint and Words is a fun, unique workshop exploring the processes shared by both creative writing and developing a representational painting.Raising funds for VOICES Charity.

Weekly Classes

Tue AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULLTue PM 2-4pm - Online - FULLWed AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULLWed PM 2-4pm - Online - FULLWed EVE 7:15-9:15pm - Online - FULL

My classes are suitable for anyone who wants to start writing creatively or for anyone who already writes and who wants to develop their skills.

Creative Writing & Walking in the South Downs
17 - 24 Apr 2026
Creative Writing & Walking in the Peak District
23 - 30 Oct 2026

Telling Stories in Paint and Words is a fun, unique workshop exploring the processes shared by both creative writing and developing a representational painting.

Raising funds for VOICES Charity.

Tue AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULL
Tue PM 2-4pm - Online - FULL
Wed AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULL
Wed PM 2-4pm - Online - FULL
Wed EVE 7:15-9:15pm - Online - FULL