Observation, compression, adjacency Tuesdays 10.30-12 13th, 20th, 27th Jan and 3rd Feb Writing is often like painting. Put yourself in the world, observe closely, describe faithfully, and you will surprise yourself and […]
10.30-12 Wednesday 14th, 21st, 28th January and 4th Feb Comedy is one of the most powerful tools in a writer's toolkit, but have you ever stopped to think about what it […]
This exciting six-week course gives writers the opportunity to learn different approaches to playwriting whilst preparing their own short play, which will be performed by actors at the Exeter Barnfield […]
What makes us shiver? What makes our skin crawl? What, more to the point, makes the reader shiver? It’s not just about ghosts, demonic possession, serial killers, pleasure-seeking immortals with […]
Historical fiction remains one of the most popular and beloved forms of storytelling. They say the past is a different country: historical fiction immerses us into worlds otherwise inaccessible and, […]
Wednesday 14th, 21st, 28th Jan 4th Feb 19.00-20.30 Why write for children? There are many reasons, but one of the most profound is undoubtedly the one espoused by C.S. Lewis, […]
Wednesday January 14th, 21st, 28th January and 4th February 19.00-20.30 This four-week course is for anyone interested in the craft of lyric writing. This fun, practical and creative […]
17.30-19.00 Thursday 15th, 22nd, 29th January and 5th Feb Have you ever thought about a life of crime? Writing it, I mean. Have you ever read a crime novel and been […]
A series of generative workshops that are geared towards writers looking either to start writing poetry or reinvigorate their practice. The sessions will include writing exercises, readings, and critique. Thursday […]
14.00-15.30 Friday 16th, 23rd, 30th, Jan 5th Feb Have you ever thought about a life of crime? Writing it, I mean. Have you ever read a crime novel […]
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