Saturday Afternoon Writing Workshop with lunch (and early bookers get a free copy of my writing guide)
This is a first. I’ve taught in all kinds of places: art galleries and university lecture theatres, under a Mediterranean sun and in cold church halls, but never before in … Continue reading
How to use Shakespeare in the office
A video guide to using the best Shakespearean insults in the office…because you never know when you might need one.
Go behind the scenes of BBC Radio 4 with a screenwriter and a producer
You’re invited to a SUNDAY SALON at an extraordinary venue in the heart of Hove. It is a place to connect, share ideas and ASK QUESTIONS over tea and cake. … Continue reading
A blatant plug for a facebook page
I don’t often mention my facebook page Back to Creative Writing School but I realised that perhaps I should when a loyal follower of this blog contacted me in dismay … Continue reading
Come on an Alternative Valentine Writing and Creative Workshop
In time for Valentine’s Day learn how to create your own love story with words and images using the Regency Town House in Hove as a springboard into historical fiction. … Continue reading
Free to enter UK life writing competition
Open to emerging writers living in the UK aged 18 or over, the competition was established by Spread the Word in association with Goldsmiths Writers’ Centre to celebrate and develop … Continue reading
I’ve just discovered an excellent guide to writing dialogue and I can’t keep it to myself…
I come across many how-to write articles online and you probably do as well. Some are rule-bound and dogmatic and are usually written by bloggers who don’t have any publishing … Continue reading
Ghost short story workshop sold out in 24 hours…so we added a new date
Feel a bit flabbergasted about how quickly our Ghost Short Story workshop at the Regency Town House in Hove sold out (but quietly delighted that I found a reason to … Continue reading
Is There Anyone There? Tickets now available for the Ghost Short Story workshop at Regency Town House
Booking has just opened for the three hour workshop I am running on with artist and printmaker Jill Vigus. IS THERE ANYONE THERE? Ghost Story Writing Workshop Saturday October 6 … Continue reading
Coming soon…a Ghost Story workshop on how to chill readers to the bone but what to call it…?
In a Regency town house rich in history and atmosphere I will be running a ghost story workshop with artist and printmaker Jill Vigis this October. After a private and … Continue reading
FIND YOUR NEXT STORY TITLE HERE…You’re busy…you know you shouldn’t but sometimes you just have to…
I gave into tempation so – without a shred of shame – here is the link to a random book title generator on the Reedsy website. You’ve been warned. If … Continue reading
People like you never get published? A major literary agency is trying to do something about it…
Literary agency David Higham Associates is to host an open day for writers who don’t have an an agent and come from underrepresented backgrounds – that includes LGBTQ+ writers, BAME, … Continue reading
How do I win the battle of the keyboard? Advice from cat-owning writers needed
Murphy is my new flatmate and we get on very well but one for thing…he thinks the keyboard is his natural home. It is a place to stretch and show … Continue reading
Let’s write a chain story – your turn
Haven’t done this in ages, but I’m hoping this will be a good start to the week. The rules are simple: the story starts with my opening below. You fill … Continue reading
