Adult
Events
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A Match Made in Heaven: British Muslim Women Writers on Love and Desire
Carpenter Room, Central Library Surrey Street, Sheffield, South YorkshireAhead of publication, Dr Claire Chambers and Dr Nafhesa Ali introduce the book A Match Made in Heaven; a collection of 16 short stories by young British Muslim women writers. An evening of lively discussion and readings from the book. The book, also edited by Professor Richard Philips is published by Hope Road, this spring. To coincide with International Women’s [read more...]
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William Blake Now – with bestselling author John Higgs
Carpenter Room, Central Library Surrey Street, Sheffield, South YorkshireThe visionary poet and painter William Blake is a constant presence throughout contemporary culture – from videogames to novels, sporting events to political rallies. Although he died nearly 200 years ago, something about his work continues to haunt the twenty-first century. John Higgs takes us on a whirlwind tour to prove that Blake is now more relevant than ever, and [read more...]
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Bath Writing Group
The Guild Coworking Hub High Street, BathIf you struggle to make time for your writing, our regular monthly Writing Group will help to keep you focussd on whatever projects you're working on. The Guild is a welcoming co-working space in the heart of Bath, only 5 minutes walk from the station. We get together once a month as a small group (max 12) for some quiet, [read more...]
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Becoming a Writer
The Brambletye Hotel The Square, Lewes Road, Forest Row, United KingdomBecoming a Writer is a weekly creative writing workshop to nurture and encourage your words, whether you’ve been writing for a while or are dipping your pen in ink for the first time in years. I will bring exercises and prompts to write together and share (if you want to). There will be time each week for gentle feedback on [read more...]
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The Red House Museum Group
The Red House Museum Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, United KingdomNew for 2020, we are running an adult writing group at The Red House Museum, in the Courtyard Activity Room, within the beautiful setting of The Red House Museum. This is a more structured group, meeting every Tuesday from 1pm-2pm, £4 per person, per session, on a half-termly pay in advance basis or on a pay-as-you go basis if preferred. [read more...]
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Folklore Storytelling For Performance
Exeter Community Centre 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, DevonThe 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...]
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Oswaldtwistle Writers’ Group (Oswaldtwistle)
Oswaldtwistle Library Union Road,, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, United KingdomHave 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 [read more...]
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Writing Your Way to Becoming a Published Author
Exeter Community Centre 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, DevonOur 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...]
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Creative Writing Group
Tarleton Library Mark Square, Tarleton, Lancashire, United Kingdomat 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!
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Clover Stroud talks to Sarah Langford about ‘My Wild & Sleepless Nights: A Mother’s Story’
Hungerford Town Hall High Street,, Hungerford, Berkshire, United KingdomMother 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...]
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