CELEBRATING — INDEPENDENCE
Today is the beginning of Independent Booksellers Week – a national celebration across the country bringing together readers and writers, booksellers and book buyers. I know some people – even … Continue reading
Writers going it alone together — a look at three publishing houses finding a third way in publishing
I was intrigued by a recent article in The Guardian about the launch of Notting Hill Press, a new co-operative set up by a small group of authors who have … Continue reading
News flash! Six months until you can enter this international writing competition – but you may need the time
I only became aware of Erma Bombeck a couple of years ago and I regret that I never read any of her newspaper columns. She must, though, be a very … Continue reading
A complete short story on a stamp
What a good idea … what a really good idea. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Dublin’s permanent designation as a UNESCO City of Literature than by … Continue reading
PRADA international short story competition
Prada – the high fashion luxury brand based in Milan – is running an international short story contest with Italian publisher Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore. The theme is wide: “views of … Continue reading
Mums and magic, Dogs and super hero Dads feature in national writing competition for children
This is the third year of BBC Radio Two’s writing competition for children aged 13 and under. It’s called 500 Words and over 90,000 entries were received. 90,000! Lexicographers at … Continue reading
Writing from Nature – a six week course in the Sussex countryside
photo credit: ecstaticist via photopin cc Come and join me on a six week nature writing course that I am running in Foredown Tower, a unique location on the edge … Continue reading
Creative writing in the classroom – visit my guest post
I’m not here right now. For one day only I am on Michelle Proulx’s blog. You can read me HERE on the most intimidating blank page anyone will ever experience…and … Continue reading
Coffee, tea and books by the sea — tomorrow afternoon
Just a reminder about the Brighton Fringe event starring 10 local authors and me. May 18th 2.30 pm to 5 pm And it’s in Hove actually. I’m on late in … Continue reading
How to write about things that go bump in the night GUEST POST from Kath McGurl
Today I’m delighted to hand my blog over to Kath McGurl. Kath and I have never met but over the last 12 months I have become aware of just how … Continue reading
Twitter Competition
BRIGHTON FESTIVAL FRINGE are running a twitter short story competition open to anyone participating in the Festival, attending performances and shows, or visiting the Fringe City in the next few … Continue reading
Are woman writers less competitive than men…?
This is not a rant against men but there does seem to be a lot of women writers out there who – for want of a better word – are … Continue reading
A Brighton afternoon of books and tea drinking with the city’s best selling authors (and me)
THE DATE is Saturday May 18th. TIME 2.30 pm to 5 pm. THE PLACE is SUNSHINE ART CAFE in Hove Street, near the sea and the station. More details HERE … Continue reading
The UK’s first national writing competition for marginalised and disabled writers
CREATIVE FUTURES is a Brighton based charity that supports the development of marginalised writers and artists. They do a lot of interesting stuff – including run the Tight Modern – … Continue reading
BRIDGET WHELAN writer 