It’s easy enough to start something, but not always so easy to get to the end of that daunting first draft. It seems to be a common problem for writers, from those starting out to those who are more experienced. How do you keep motivated and keep your ideas on track – especially when the demons of doubt and distraction [read more…]
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Theatre
In the life of any performed play, there’s a moment when the writer meets the director. This course will shine a light on that collaboration and encourage you to write with that future life in mind. What are the building blocks of a new piece of theatre, and how do you keep faith with your ideas throughout the writing process? [read more…]
Weston Writer’s Monthly Meetup – March
If you’re fed up of people interrupting you when you’re trying to get some writing done, or just fancy meeting some other writers in the area, come along to one of our monthly meet-ups! Join us for a couple of hours of writing at Sass Cafe. You can bring your own projects to work on or use some of our [read more…]
How to Write a Love Scene – Masterclass with Teresa F Morgan and Fay Keenan
Whether you’re writing romance, crime or even fantasy, there’s probably going to be a love interest or two (or three!) in your story. In this exclusive Masterclass with bestselling romance authors, Teresa F Morgan and Fay Keenan, you will learn how to write a page-turning love scene with palpable chemistry that jumps off the page. Through interactive activities, discussion and [read more…]
Open Mic Writer’s Night – Weston Literary Festival
Expect to be transported to different realms and introduced to a whole cast of intriguing characters as we delve into the creative works of Weston writers. Whether you’re a budding writer or just want to spend an evening listening to some great fiction, we’d love for you to join us at our Open Mic Weston Writer’s Night. In collaboration with [read more…]
Poetry Tutored Retreat
‘The role, the rise, the carol, the creation’ (Gerard Manley Hopkins). Writing poetry is a joy, but sometimes our fires need feeding. Through detailed, sympathetic and challenging responses to your current work, we will help you rediscover the absorbing pleasures of developing and honing the poems that only you can write. We expect you to be productive, to have fun, [read more…]
Feature Film Screenplays Industry Bootcamp
Aimed at both the first-timer and the experienced screenwriter, this workshop-intensive course focuses on the changing nature of the screen industry and how this is impacting on the journey from script to screen, for stories and their creators. Beginning with rigorous story surgery, writers will gain greater understanding of the need for distinctiveness and innovation in the age of digital [read more…]
Poetry: Towards a Collection
If you’ve been writing for a while and have built up a substantial body of work, you’re no doubt asking yourself what your poems might add up to if you gather them into one manuscript. What makes for a successful, cohesive collection? How do you select and order your poems in your own unique way? Learn to become your best [read more…]
Arvon Teacher Week
Do you teach writing in the classroom but never get the time for your own creative writing? This writing week, exclusively for teachers and during the school holidays, will help you discover your inner writer, and transform the way you teach creative writing back in the classroom. You’ll experience an inspirational mixture of workshops and individual tutorials with highly regarded [read more…]
Arvon 1-1 With Kerry Young
A wonderful opportunity to get in-depth one-to-one feedback on your fiction writing, with acclaimed novelist and Arvon tutor Kerry Young. The 1-1 includes two hours of an Arvon tutor’s time: • One hour for your tutor to read 2000 words of your fiction work-in-progress • One hour on one-to-one feedback in this writing via Skype • A follow-up email with [read more…]