Writers for writers...
Share and share alike
If something works for you, here's the place to share it with fellow writers:
It's always good to have your work read/critiqued by other writers. Your local library and Arts Council England NW will be able to provide you with a list of writing groups in/around your area
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/regions/homepage.php?rid=5
Arvon Foundation courses are usually fronted by successful practitioners so worthy of consideration but can be expensive: http://www.arvonfoundation.org
Check out local colleges and universities for summer schools and undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes: Try Bolton, Edge Hill, Liverpool Hope, Liverpool John Moores, Manchester Met, Preston, Salford...