Award-winning Leeds poet Joe Williams’ latest book is ‘An Otley Run’, a verse novella telling the story of a day spent doing the city’s most famous pub crawl. In this unique event, Joe will perform the entire book, bringing the characters to life as we walk in their footsteps along the Otley Run route, from Woodies in Far Headingley to [read more…]
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Writing Meet – Life, Death & Reincarnation
We all experience grief at some stage, yet as a nation we find it hard to talk about it. In this creative workshop, we tackle death head on, attempting to draw out the meaning of life by writing about death, as well as looking at reincarnation and other uplifting subjects, as well as life itself.
Adlington Writing Group (Adlington)
Perhaps you’re a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. We meet every [read more…]
Creative Writing with the Ormskirk Writers (Ormskirk)
Ormskirk Library every 3rd Thursday of the month Join members of the Ormskirk Writers’ & Literary Society for a friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Refreshments are provided. This event is free, no ticket required.
Writing’s on the Wall – Friends of Tarleton Library Talk (Tarleton)
Join the Friends of Tarleton Library for their monthly talk. March sees the welcome return of esteemed local historian Dr Colin Penny who will be enlightening us Historic Graffiti. Please note that this event is suitable for adults only This event is free, no ticket required.
The Ninth Cross: Local author J. Karst in the bookshop
Local author Jana Little who writes under the name J. Kast will be in the Hungerford Bookshop to tell us about her new novel The Ninth Cross which was inspired by true events. Not all murderers die and rot in the grave: some weave their ghostly ruin through the ages. In the UK, young brides are dropping dead at the [read more…]
Crucible of Hell: Okinawa the Last Great Battle of the Second World War
From award-winning historian Saul David, an action-packed and powerful new narrative of the Battle of Okinawa – the last great clash of the Second World War, and one that had profound consequences for the modern world. For eighty-three blood-soaked days, the fighting on the island of Okinawa plumbed depths of savagery as bad as anything seen on the Eastern Front. [read more…]
Clover Stroud talks to Sarah Langford about ‘My Wild & Sleepless Nights: A Mother’s Story’
Mother to five children, Clover Stroud has navigated family life across two decades, both losing and finding herself. In her touching, provocative and profoundly insightful book, she captures a sense of what motherhood really feels like – how intense, sensuous, joyful, boring, profound and dark it can be. My Wild and Sleepless Nights examines what it means to be a [read more…]
Creative Writing (Eccleston)
Eccleston Library every third Monday of the month This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination… This event is free, no ticket required.
Two-Day Short Course: Funding for Writing Projects March 20
This two half-day course will look at what types of writing projects might attract public and private funding and how to make a good application. It will focus on funding from Arts Council England through their Lottery Project Grants scheme and their Developing Your Creative Practice scheme. The course will look at the qualities of a fundable project, making a [read more…]