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October 2019
Starting to Write
How do you take the seed of an idea and make it a story or poem that will capture the imagination? If you are new to fiction and poetry and wish to take your first steps into writing, come and be nurtured by two experienced tutors. This inspiring and lively course will give you the ideas and building blocks you need to start exploring creative writing. Exploring both fiction and poetry, varied, stimulating exercises and conversations will set you on…
Find out more »Creative Writing at Eccleston Library
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...
Find out more »SLAM! Spoken word workshop
Our 8 part spoken word workshop will guide you through your first steps in the spoken word world to your first performance and beyond. This workshop will facilitate the development of spoken word artists and poets within a performance setting. It explores a variety of performance styles and examines a range of skills and techniques to ensure that performers connect, engage and entertain. Although each session has its own theme, the evolving of sets, personas and performance styles will be…
Find out more »Six-Week Story Course with Julie Corbin
A six-week story writing course led by novelist, Julie Corbin and freelance writer, Mel Parks. They will take you step-by-step through the whole process of writing a story from generating ideas to editing your first draft then sending it out into the world. This course is for you if you have: – a story burning to be told but you don’t know how to channel the fire – an itch to write and you are ready to have a good…
Find out more »Creative Writing at Taunton Library
A friendly and supportive group run by Friends of Taunton Library. Booking essential. Every 4th Wednesday of the month.
Find out more »Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group
Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? 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 Oswaldtwistle 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. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Find out more »Creative Writing for Adults
Join us in this inspiring adventure. What to expect: Enjoy a break in your busy week Expand your imagination connect with your feelings Talk to like-minded people Grow your creative writing toolbox Discover amazing authors and books Understand how a great text works from the inside Read your work and share it in our Facebook group
Find out more »Becoming a Writer: Weekly Life Writing Workshops
Themed weekly drop-in writing workshops with space for led writing exercises as well as feedback on writing brought in from home. We will also explore aspects of craft and technique as needed. These workshops are not a step-by-step course, but developed in response to the stage you are at and what you’d like to work on. These workshops are for you if you: – have always wanted to write but don’t know where to start – have been scribbling in…
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