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Whether you are an aspiring blogger, going all in on that novel, or just want to do some creative writing. We think you’ve got it in you. Maybe not a whole book, but at least part of it. Learn from the best.

Hosted by our own co-founder and in-house Sci Fi aficionado Max, this club will meet fortnightly to discuss both new and old-school Sci Fi books. Shortly before each meet, Max will send over a list of notes and guiding questions to discuss during the club meet as well as any other ideas and information relevant to that specific book.

Additionally, usually Max would provide a spread of nachos with some homemade guacamole for everyone to snack on during the club. But this book club is virtual, so you’re gonna have to make some yourself. It’s not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

Spaces are limited to 6 people per club (including yours truly), so that it stays intimate and everyone gets a chance to speak - even if it’s just to bemoan a character they absolutely hated!

The book club sessions & topics for the next few weeks are below:

- Thursday 7th May: A Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
- Thursday 21st May: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
- Thursday 4th June: The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond by Michio Kaku
- Thursday 18th June: The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu

Obby Virtual Book Club: Science Fiction Series

Oliver Wapshott

great questions and general hosting from max. seamless zoom functionality.

Leon Kirchhoff

Brilliant. Max was a just a gem. Best book club I've experienced. Thank you

Edouard Gottlieb

The Book Club was such a great experience! Max prepared everything very well and I found it interesting and fun to be able to discuss "Brave New World". A great source of entertainment and intellectual stimulation during these difficult COVID times

Learning is best done together. That’s why we are launching a Virtual Book Club series. This one is for all Science Fiction & Dystopianism lovers.

There’s two types of business books: the ones that teach you specific skills that are job specific (e.g. How To Be An Excel Expert 101) and then there are the Juicy ones. The stories about mass-scale fraud, or corporate espionage. 

I can’t help you become better at Excel, but I can talk about some scandalous business stories with you.

Hosted by our own co-founder and self-proclaimed Business Buff Max, this club will meet fortnightly to discuss scandalous business books (and related ideas). Shortly before each meet, Max will send over a list of notes and guiding questions to discuss during the club meet as well as any other ideas and information relevant to that specific book

Additionally, usually Max would provide a spread of nachos with some homemade guacamole for everyone to snack on during the club. But this book club is virtual, so you’re gonna have to make some yourself. It’s not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

Spaces are limited to 6 people per club, so that it stays intimate and everyone gets a chance to speak (even if it’s just to bemoan a character they absolutely hated!).

The book club sessions & topics for the next few weeks are below:

- Monday 11th May: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
- Monday 25th May: Red Notice by Bill Browder
- Monday 8th June: Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright & Bradley Hope
- Monday 22nd June: Superpumped by Mike Isaac

Obby Virtual Book Club: Juicy Business Books

Learning is best done together. That’s why we are launching a Virtual Book Club series. This particular one is focused on what we call “Juicy” Business Books.

It says hardcore in the title, but that’s really just a nod to Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast, it’s not hardcore at all really - just a casual history group for anyone with an interest!

Hosted by our own co-founder and wannabe History professor Max, this club will meet fortnightly to discuss History books (and related ideas). Shortly before each meet, Max will send over a list of notes and guiding questions to discuss during the club meet as well as any other ideas and information relevant to that specific book

Additionally, usually Max would provide a spread of nachos with some homemade guacamole for everyone to snack on during the club. But this book club is virtual, so you’re gonna have to make some yourself. It’s not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

Spaces are limited to 6 people per club, so that it stays intimate and everyone gets a chance to speak (even if it’s just to bemoan a character they absolutely hated!).

The book club sessions & topics for the next few weeks are below:

- Tuesday 5th May: The Great Empires of Asia by Jim Masselos
- Tuesday 19th May: Blitzed by Norman Ohler
- Tuesday 2nd June: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
- Tuesday 16th June: Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947 by Christopher Clark

Obby Virtual Book Club: Not-So-Hardcore History

Learning is best done together. That’s why we are launching a Virtual Book Club series. This particular one is focused on History. 

Book Clubs

We are still working on creating this class and you can sign up to be notified when it's ready below.

In the meantime, some facts about Hemingway:

Ernest Miller Hemingway (July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961) was an American journalist, novelist, short-story writer, and sportsman. His economical and understated style—which he termed the iceberg theory—had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction, while his adventurous lifestyle and his public image brought him admiration from later generations. Hemingway produced most of his work between the mid-1920s and the mid-1950s, and he won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. He published seven novels, six short-story collections, and two nonfiction works. Three of his novels, four short-story collections, and three nonfiction works were published posthumously. Many of his works are considered classics of American literature.

Coming Soon: Creative Writing Crash Course

Learn the art of creative writing during this 4 session course. Discover fun exercises to generate ideas and inspire your writing. 

Coming Soon: Creating Children's Books: The Basics

Get a beginners guide on how to create children's books that are insightful, educational and most importantly, fun.

Have you long dreamt of making your passion for food your livelihood?   

Do you dream of becoming a food writer or restaurant critic?
Have you an idea for a cook book or memoir and want to know how to go about finding a publisher?

Or are you already working in food, perhaps in PR or digital marketing, yet yearning for a more creative role or to fine hone your writing skills to get more attention.

I will teach you how to put your passion into practice over a 6 hour workshop with coffee breaks and a slap-up lunch with wine (cooked by me) at my Balham home in my beautiful kitchen.
  




Have you an idea for a cookbook or food memoir you'd like to get published?

I am a globally published food writer & author who writes for The Telegraph, The i Paper, The Daily Mail, American Express and Platinum.   I wrote bestselling "How to be a Better Foodie" (before blogging and twitter, I pride myself on being in the vanguard!) and "Flipping Good: pancakes around the world."


I provide plenty of opportunity to share your stories and complete small writing tasks besides venting any frustrations and asking as many questions as you like.

We will discuss what kind of creative food work would suit you best and how to get yourself known in the community and on the best lists.

My advice is current as a busy, high profile working journalist who regularly makes successful pitches to new outlets as well as having plenty of highly regarded regulars.

All participants will need to be double-jabbed and take a lateral flow COVID test the day before the workshop to keep us all safe around my (large Conran Shop) kitchen table.

 

 how to pitching editorial  features 

-what to expect from life as a food writer (including how to get invited to the best parties!)

how to construct and write a feature including what NOT to do and words editors HATE

address the pros and cons of seeking an agent

how to write a book proposal & what to expect

Sudi will share anecdotes about a life spent deliciously: from visiting parmesan caves with Massimo Bottura to foraging with Rene Redzepi, hanging out with Angela Hartnett off duty and Michel Roux jnr plus harvesting saffron in La Mancha, Georgian feasts in St Petersburg and barbecues in the wilds of Sweden and her insight into the current restaurant scene and future food trends.


Food Writing Course for real Foodies

Food Writing Course for real Foodies!

Louise Simpson

Fascinating workshop with well-renowned food writer. Lots of inspirational insight into the literary foodie mindset from food blogs to cookery books and everything in between.  

Grace Benita

Great workshop with a fantastic teacher! This was a great way to spend a couple of hours of my  Saturday afternoon and I have come away with some great ideas.

Dienaba Tirera

I absolutely loved the course. Sudi is a very inspirational professional who has plenty of experiences and tips to share. The course has helped me to consolidate the identity and personal print I would like to share through my blog. I also liked the interaction with the other participants. I definitely
recommend this course for anyone who would like to start or improve a blog. Thank you again Sudi for this amazing time. 

Liz Wilson

Really good chat to get you thinking about your writing. I could have chatted to Sudi for hours. Lots of great food for thought. Thank you

Charlie Spargo

The Food Writing course was a really engaging and casual session that instilled attendees with much more confidence in their abilities and provided a range of really useful tips for people with a wide range of experience levels. It was great to have the conversation guided by the goals and interests of those taking part and take away pages of notes and ideas.

Isabella Wise

Sudi Foodie’s Writing course for foodies was a really interesting couple of hours... loved listening to everyone’s stories. There were plenty of good tips for writing/pitching. Even though I just want to write foodie blogs for fun... it made me think of, perhaps, making more of an effort and taking it further to fund my future foodie travels! Sudi is very personable and experienced in the  world of food writing and generously offered to help with pitches/looking at stuff we’d written and help with pointers in the right direction. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in lockdown! Thank you Sudi!🙏😋😊😊

Sara Evans

This was such an enjoyable class. Sudi was great and made sure everyone got to speak and ask questions. We covered pitching, blogging and putting together a book proposal. Sudi was candid and inspirational. A great teacher for newbies as well as for more seasoned writers looking to experience other genres too. Recommended.

Anya Peach

Sudi is a great teacher, with a lot of experience in different areas and industries. She made sure everyone felt involved and had time to ask questions and participate. It was relaxed and natural, despite being hosted online (the new normal now). Great for those looking to dip their toes into food writing and get some new ideas. 

Food Writing Course for real Foodies! from blogs to pitches to national press & books

MARY HARDING

Sudi provided us with a fun and informative class that is perfect for anyone wanting to know the basics of food writing and how to get started. She shares her wealth of experience and endless tips to ensure even the most novice food writer leaves the course with confidence and enthusiasm. Highly recommend. 

Catrina Gell

Really interesting course. I learnt a lot about food writing and the industry. Would recommend! 