Adult

The European folklore and fairytale traditions are rooted in the dark witch infested forests of the Grimms, influenced by the chaotically bawdy worlds of the Italians Basille and Straparola and coalesced in the paradoxicall subversive and subservient environment of the seventeenth century French salons. It is nothing less than a labyrinth of the magical, profoundly frightening and surreal. A slightly [read more...]

Our 8 part short story writing course, ‘Writing your way to becoming a published author’ will guide you through the stages of developing and writing your short story with the aim to publishing your story and becoming a published author. Over the 8 weeks our tutor and published author, Graham Sclater will help you to develop your story by exploring [read more...]

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

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...]

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.

Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

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...]