Have you got an idea for a Film, TV drama or animation? Have you ever wondered how TV dramas get made and what goes into distilling drama into compelling, revealing moments? If you’re curious and would like to explore some of the key elements to writing drama for the screen, then sign up for this […]
Are you interested in writing imaginative and speculative fiction? On this six-week Zoom course, award winning writer Nick Hunt will teach you techniques for world-building and peopling different realities; imagining utopias, dystopias and possible futures; how to write strong characters and structure your storyline; and how to make the worlds you create vivid and alive. […]
With its criminals, cops, and everything in between, crime fiction is this country’s best-selling genre. But what makes it so popular? And why? What sets it apart from any other genre? And more importantly, how can you write it? Bestselling, award-winning novelist Martyn Waites would love to meet you at this free taster session. Why […]
10.30-12 Tuesday 26th August The last decade has marked a new Renaissance in children’s fiction. In an era of unprecedented multi-media competition, learning how to write books that capture and keep a child’s attention is more important than ever. Come and meet Adam Shackleton, the course tutor and he’ll provide you with some exciting […]
RAW Writing Meetup – Our Second Bristol Gathering! Come and meet a warm, creative group of people who love reading, and writing at our second RAW Writing Meetup in Bristol! This is a relaxed, welcoming space for writers, readers, storytellers, and anyone interested in writing as a form of exploration, reflection, and creative connection. Whether you’re working […]
Myths and legends are the stories that every other story is made of. At the core of each of the great and enduring stories of the past is a vibrant, timeless and human story. They are our oldest stories, dealing with our deepest concerns. But how can we make use of these ancient stories in […]
Thursday 28th August 10.30-12 Thinking about writing your memoir? Come and meet founder of Raw Writing, author and teacher, Carla Jenkins and she’ll answer any questions you might have. This is a free session for anyone who is considering the Raw Writing Beginners Memoir course starting in September. https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/write-your-memoir-beginners-course/ There will be some short […]
14.00-15.30 Thursday 28th August Riddle me this... In this workshop we'll go back to the earliest poetry in English, and look at some of the riddles from the Exeter Book, a collection of Old English poems in the archives of Exeter Cathedral. Everything will be translated, but you'll have a chance to read and […]
Friday 29th August 14.00-15.30 Thinking about writing your novel? Come and meet founder of Raw Writing, author and teacher, Carla Jenkins and she’ll answer any questions you might have. This is a free session for anyone who is considering the Raw Writing Beginners Novel course starting in September. https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/start-writing-your-novel-course-530pm/ There will be some short […]
Come and meet lots of people who love reading and writing! We'll be meeting at The Puerto Lounge this time. Come anytime you like and stay for as long or as you like. It is all very informal. Great friendships are being formed and writing buddies found as a result of these brilliant meetings. Everyone […]
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