kshops r o W d n a s e Cours
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Bookbinding for Writers Book Cover Design on a Budget Build a Poetry Collection Creating a Graphic Story Creative & Professional Development Crowdfunding 101 Flash Fiction Masterclass From Page to Performance Funding Masterclass Get Your Book Published Ghost Stories Independent Authors Day Independent Publishers Intensive Novel-editing Intensive Novel-writing Learn Crime from the Experts Literary Agent Masterclass Put the Science into your SF Short Story Masterclass Thriller Masterclass Write Great YA Fiction Writing Whimsy
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Developing Your Career and Getting Published Learn Crime From the Experts Put the Science Into Your Science Fiction Fiction and Poetry Intensive Courses Something A Little Bit Different Fiction: Form and Genre Indie Publishers and Indie Authors Saving Money, Finding Money
Dear Writer, It’s taken us a while to put this programme together (and it’s still not finished – watch out for the spring edition, out in December 2015, which will include more workshops and masterclasses taking place next spring and summer). We’ve brought together the best writers and teachers we could find to lead workshops which will challenge and provoke you to take your writing even further, and possibly even to try new directions, exploring new territory. You’ll notice the programme is text-heavy. What can I say... we’re writers, not visual artists... Seriously though, we wanted to give you as much information as possible. In most cases there is even more information for each class on our website. If you’re not sure whether a class is right for you, get in touch, and we’ll do our best to help. One thing I will say is that all our classes are aimed at intermediate to advanced level writers, unless it specifically states they are for beginners. If you’re looking for a more basic class, I recommend our friends at Writing School East Midlands, who run excellent workshops and courses at beginner to intermediate level in Nottingham, Leicester and Derby (www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk). You might also notice that the listings are not in date order. I decided to group by theme instead, but there is a handy colour-coded chronological listing on the back of the brochure. And I’m going to say the C-word. Yes, Christmas. If you’re desperate to book on one of the classes but are a bit short of cash (like many writers), why not ask someone to buy you a place for a Christmas gift? Or maybe you’re not sure what to give a writer friend... look no further than our great range of workshops. Happy writing!
General Information All classes are at Nottingham Writers’ Studio. The Studio is fully accessible and has facilities for making hot drinks. Lunch is not provided for one-day workshops unless otherwise stated. Bookings can be made on our website via PayPal (you don’t need a PayPal account), by post or in person by cheque (payable to Nottingham Writers’ Studio), or in person by cash. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or workshop that does not reach break-even bookings a week in advance of the start date. All who have booked will be notified and advance payments refunded. If you cancel your booking more than a week in advance your payment will be refunded, otherwise your payment is non-refundable. Nottingham Writers’ Studio, 25 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FH 0115 837 2248 admin@nottinghamwritersstudio.co.uk www.nottinghamwritersstudio.co.uk page 2
Developing Your Career and Getting Published You know you can write. You’ve worked hard to perfect the craft and find your voice. But how do you embark on a writing career, and how do you steer it in the right direction?
Creative and Professional Development with Cathy Grindrod Sat 26 Sep 2015, 10:00-13:00, £40 members, £60 non-members Being a writer involves much more than simply producing words on the page. Writers also need to consider their long-term goals and aims for their writing lives. This workshop will help you uncover what you really want to achieve with your writing, identify the obstacles holding you back, and develop a detailed action plan to get you to where you really want to be. If you feel at all stuck or frustrated with your progress, this is the workshop for you. Cathy Grindrod is an award-winning Derbyshire writer, formerly Derbyshire Poet Laureate, whose writing has been widely published and broadcast. She also works to support other writers and organisations as a literature consultant, tutor, mentor and project manager, specialising in managing and facilitating creative projects to improve wellbeing.
Literary Agent Masterclass with Tom Witcomb Sun 1 Nov 2015, 13:00-15:30, £15 members, £25 non-members The process of getting an agent can seem more daunting than writing the book in the first place. This event with agent Tom Witcomb of leading agency Blake Friedmann will help demystify the process by revealing an agent-side view of the query process, including tips on making yours stand out. He will also talk about what agents do to sell books and how they help authors build careers. Don't miss this chance to get the inside scoop on agents. Tom has agreed to give a few in-depth written critiques on query letters/first chapters – first come first served. These cost an additional £15 (£25 for non-members) and will be returned to you after the event. Tom Witcomb has worked at Blake Friedmann for seven years. His list comprises non-fiction and fiction for all ages: from middle-grade to adult. His tastes are hugely varied: he likes to read everything from SF and fantasy to literary fiction.
How to Get Published: A Step-by-step Approach with Alex Davis Starting Wed 13 Jan 2016, 4 weeks, 19:00-21:00, £40 members, £60 non-members Finishing a novel means facing a whole new world of queries, agents, synopses and rejections that can be daunting even for those expecting it. This course will demsytify the process of submitting your work to agents and editors. It will cover how to find the right ones to approach, how to write a query letter that will stand out from the slush pile, how to write a synopsis, and what makes compelling sample chapters that will have agents and editors scrambling to ask for more. Alex Davis is an author, publisher, tutor and events organiser. His debut science-fiction novel, The Last War, is out now from Tickety Boo Press. He co-ordinates the Edge-Lit event and is part of the management committee for Derby Book Festival. He also runs Boo Books, Derby's independent press, which promotes regional talent. page 3
Learn Crime From the Experts This series of Expert Talks will help you write criminally good novels – and ensure you get the crucial details right.
#1: Police with Kevin N. Robinson Mon 28 Sep 2015, 19:00-21:00, £10 members, £15 non-members The first talk takes you behind the scenes of criminal investigations. How are crime scenes processed? Who does what? How are leads developed and followed? If your work features any type of crime (committing or solving), join us for this rare opportunity to see how actual investigations work. Kevin Robinson has a thirty-year career in local, national and international policing and an MSc in Forensic and Legal Psychology. He now provides support and guidance to writers about the police, their procedures and methods; and he produces the British Police and Crime Directory for Writers and Researchers.
#2: How to Get Away With Murder with Stuart Gibbon Mon 7 Dec 2015, 19:00-21:00, £10 members, £15 non-members This talk will feature the challenges faced by a Senior Detective in charge of murder cases. Using a scenario, Stuart will discuss each step of the crime scene and evidence gathering. He will include forensic evidence gathering and custody procedures as the scenario unfolds. Stuart Gibbon served for thirty years in the Metropolitan and Lincolnshire Police Forces before retiring in 2012. As a DCI in the East Midlands he was in charge of murder and other serious crime cases. He now advises writers and talks about murder investigation.
#3: Criminal Defence with Peter Jones Fri 11 Mar 2016, 19:00-21:00, £10 members, £15 non-members Whether writing a courtroom scene or describing a police interview, a little authenticity goes a long way. This talk provides an overview of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, together with an opportunity to discuss specific legal topics. Peter Jones is a former senior legal adviser to magistrates and is currently a partner in an East Midlands legal practice specialising in criminal defence. He deals with the full range of criminal cases at all stages from the police station to the Crown Court and beyond. Peter is also an aspiring crime fiction writer.
#4: Private Investigation with Paul Attenborough Wed 20 Apr 2016, 19:00-21:00, £10 members, £15 non-members This evening in the crime series looks at the role of a private investigator. Paul will cover surveillance, covert operations, tracing and criminal investigations. He’ll also discuss the law and its practices in general. Paul Attenborough spent thirty years with the Nottinghamshire Police and Covert units, predominantly as a detective involved in drugs, homicide and gun-related crime, including undercover deployments. Since 2010 he has worked as a private investigator, involved in the surveillance of employees claiming to be sick from work, and theft from employers. page 4
Put the Science Into Your Science Fiction Science fiction, unlike fantasy, has a core of reality in its “what-if” scenarios – which means good science fiction needs to get the basics right before pushing ideas to the edge.
#1: Making Your SF Hardcore with Ian C Douglas Thu 15 Oct 2015, 19:30-21:00, £10 members, £15 non-members Ian C Douglas examines the themes and tropes of science fiction, looks at some classics of the genre and talks about how to make your science fiction writing hardcore yet believable. Ian C Douglas is the author of the Zeke Hailey children's novels. Other credits include short stories, a radio play, graphic fiction, and an app. He works primarily in speculative fiction but has dabbled in travel writing, non-fiction and journalism. His work has appeared at the V&A Toy Museum. He runs workshops on creative writing in sci-fi and writes for LeftLion.
#2: Isabel Yap and Zen Cho Fri 23 Oct 2015, 19:30-21:00, £10 members, £15 non-members With FantasyCon hitting the East Midlands Conference Centre, we’re nabbing two of the guests, Zen Cho and Isabel Yap, to talk about their writing and their careers. Isabel Yap writes fiction and poetry, works in the tech industry, and drinks tea. Born and raised in Manila, she has also lived in California, Tokyo, and London. In 2013 she attended the Clarion Writers Workshop. Her work has appeared in The Best of Philippine Speculative Fiction 20052010, Tor.com, and Interfictions Online. Zen Cho is a London-based Malaysian author of speculative fiction and romance. His debut novel, Sorcerer to the Crown, is the first in a historical fantasy trilogy published by Ace/Roc (US) and Pan Macmillan (UK and Commonwealth). He has also written and edited short fiction.
#3: Hardcore Physics Thu 29 Oct 2015, 19:30-21:00, £10 members, £15 non-members Many SF writers take their inspiration from the cutting edge of physics, and most need to have at least some basic knowledge of the way the universe works. This evening radio astronomer Justin Bray and theoretical physicist Stefano Camera will talk about their work and answer your questions. Dr Justin Bray is a researcher at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at Manchester University. He researches into high-energy particles and magnetism. Dr Stefano Camera is a post-doctoral research associate in Theoretical and Observational Cosmology at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. His research focusses on the understanding of the underlying physics of the dark universe.
#4: Movie Night with Ian C Douglas Thu 5 Nov 2015, 19:30-22:00, £10 members, £15 non-members To round off this series, we’re screening Sunshine – starring Cillian Murphy and directed by Danny Boyle, the film centres on a desperate mission to the Sun to save the whole solar system. Ian C Dougas will introduce the movie and put it into cultural and genre context. Afterwards, he will chair an audience discussion on the film's merits. Bring your own drinks and popcorn. page 5
Fiction and Poetry Intensive Courses Not for the faint-hearted, these courses will show you how to take your work to the next level. Expect to work hard, and reap the rewards with our help.
Intensive Novel Writing with Deborah Bailey Starting Mon 5 Oct 2015, 16 weeks (no classes 30 Nov – 11 Jan inclusive), 19:00-21:30, £140 members, £210 non-members Writing a novel can feel like re-inventing the wheel – but it doesn't have to. This intensive course is designed to walk you through the process of writing a novel. Unlike other courses that focus on elements such as plot or character individually, this course starts with chapter one and examines what each part of your story needs to be doing specifically and as part of the whole. It looks at how characters change and grow over the course of your novel, how to develop plot complications and sub-plots, and how to build tension and suspense. By the end of the course you could have the first draft of your novel completed! Deborah Bailey is a former full-time editor who now freelances as a writer and editor. She teaches writing and serves as a writing mentor as well as co-chairing the Nottingham Writers’ Studio board. Her fiction has recently appeared in Mirror Dance, This Dark Matter, Luna Station Quarterly, Wicked Words Quarterly, The Red Volume fundraiser anthology, and MicroHorror.
Intensive Novel Editing with Victoria Villasenor Starting Mon 9 May 2016, 6 weeks, 19:00-21:30, £60 members, £90 nonmembers Finishing a novel draft is a huge achievement – but also only the first step. As the saying goes, “writing is rewriting”, and this course will cover how to assess, redraft and hone your early novel draft into a polished piece ready to submit to agents and editors. Victoria Villasenor is a full time development editor for LGBTQ publisher Bold Strokes Books in New York and also runs the social enterprise Global Words, based in Nottingham. She and her partner are often off gallivanting around Europe, when she isn’t chained to her desk working. Her work can be found in various anthologies, including Women of the Dark Streets, She Shifters and Girls Who Bite.
Build a Poetry Collection with Carol Rowntree Jones Starting Thu 11 Feb 2016, 10 weeks (no classes 17–31 Mar inclusive), 19:0021:00, £120 members, £180 non-members This course will walk poets through the process of putting together a poetry collection ready to publish independently or submit to presses. Over ten weeks, you will write and revise poems, look at different way collections are organised, learn how to structure and order your collection, and figure out the next steps for getting your work out there. Carol Rowntree Jones’s work has been published in The North, Assent, Staple and 111O. She has a chapbook published in the US by Dancing Girl Press and won the inaugural Overton Poetry Prize in 2014. As well as poetry, she writes essays and short fiction. She runs Nottingham Poetry Series and teaches creative writing and poetry workshops. page 6
Something A Little Bit Different Don’t want to do yet another writing course? Fed up with run-of-the-mill workshops? Hopefully this selection of unusual workshops will grab your interest.
From Page to Performance with Paul Burston and VG Lee Thu 19 Nov 2015, 14:00-16:00, Free to all (let us know you’re coming!) In a safe and supportive environment, we will concentrate on the performing side of an author’s life: editing and adapting work to read aloud, timing, voice control and connecting with the audience. At the end of the workshop one writer will be offered the chance to read at the Polari event in the evening. Paul Burston’s books include the critically-acclaimed novels Shameless, Star People, Lovers & Losers and The Gay Divorcee. He hosts the award-winning LGBT literary salon Polari at the Southbank Centre, and founder of The Polari First Book Prize. Paul also works as a journalist and is a frequent contributor to TV and radio. VG Lee has published four novels and a short story collection. In 2012 she was nominated for a Stonewall award for writing and in 2014 won the Ultimate Planet Award for best established author. She is also a stand-up comedian and contributes humorous articles to The Lady Magazine.
Cave Voice: Subterranean Poetry Workshop with Mark Goodwin Sun 29 Nov 2015, 10:00-16:00, £45 A unique opportunity to experience one of Nottingham’s more exclusive caves, not normally open to the public. Travel with Mark and “Creative Cave Consultant” artist Jo Dacombe, into one of Nottingham’s many hollowsbeneath, and use the experiences as inspiration for your writing. In association with expresseum poetics and Writing East Midlands Mark Goodwin writes and speaks in various ways. His poetry ranges from immediately emotionally accessible through to linguistically innovative and experimental. His work can be bizarre and mischievous or serious and gentle. He has a growing reputation as a landscape poet. In 2010 he began making digitally produced audio poems. He is an experienced reader and performer of his work.
Bookbinding for Writers with Hilke Kurzke Sun 6 Dec 2015, 10:00-14:00, £45 members, £60 non-members In an age of mass-produced books, this course will introduce you to the craft and process of creating books by hand. Using simple, non-adhesive structures that you can recreate at home, learn how to produce simple volumes suited for a wide range of projects (or for giving as personalised Christmas presents!). Materials included. Hilke Kurzke is a book artist who creates books where the binding, materials, visual impression and text all play together to form a piece of art. In the past she has focused on innovative, non-adhesive bindings with a keen interest in historic structures, and how they can be translated into our time. page 7
Fiction: Form and Genre Explore the different ways we tell stories, with a range of formats and genres to suit all tastes.
Short Story Masterclass with Vanessa Gebbie Sun 18 Oct 2015, 10:00-16:00, £50 members, £75 non-members Short stories are enjoying a revival, as the internet offers them numerous outlets. They are ideal for honing craft and taking risks with your writing, but they are not merely cut-down novels. This masterclass will give you the tools you need to write great short stories, including developing ideas, writing a draft, overcoming blocks, and getting your work out there. Come prepared with a draft or idea and be prepared to give – and receive – feedback. Vanessa Gebbie's short fictions have won numerous awards, including Bridport and Fish. Author of two collections, with a third due in 2017, she is also a published novelist, poet and contributing editor of Short Circuit: Guide to the Art of the Short Story (Salt).
Writing Ghost Stories with Alex Davis Sat 31 Oct 2015, 13:00-16:00, £15 members, £25 non-members Ghost stories have been with us since the earliest days around the campfire. Explore what makes a truly great spooky tale, including key aspects such as pacing, the ‘reveal’, building atmosphere and much more. Expect plenty of practical tips, advice and exercises as well as the opportunity to get your own supernatural plots started! Alex Davis is an author, publisher, tutor and events organiser. His debut science-fiction novel, The Last War, is out now from Tickety Boo Press. He co-ordinates the Edge-Lit event and is part of the management committee for Derby Book Festival. He also runs Boo Books, Derby's independent press, which promotes regional talent.
Writing Whimsy with Alex Davis Sat 28 Nov 2015, 16:00-18:00, £5 members, £10 non-members Comedic writing can be the hardest to pull off, as it requires a mastery of timing, tone, and managing reader expectations. This workshop will help you hone your comedic timing, develop an understanding of how humour works on the page and develop a funny premise that doesn't fall flat. Join author Carl Robinson and publisher Alex Davis for valuable insight from all apsects of the storytelling process.
Thriller Masterclass with Danuta Reah Tue 8 Mar 2016, 10:00-16:00, £40 members, £60 non-members Thrillers offer edge-of-the seat excitement, which puts extra emphasis on plotting intriguing twists, keeping the pace going, and creating larger-thanlife yet believable antagonists. This masterclass will cover the unique demands of this type of story, including developing intricate plots and threedimensional, believable characters, and understanding the state of the market for thrillers. Danuta Reah is a teacher and a writer, and she has published seven novels and several short stories. She has also published non-fiction and academic books. She was the Chair of the Crime Writers’ Association 2005 to 2006, and is an itinerant academic. She is currently working on a novel set on the East Coast of Yorkshire. page 8
Creating a Graphic Story with Carol Adlam Sun 8 & Sun 22 Nov 2015, 10:00-14:00, members £30 for one part, or £45 for both parts, non-members £50 for one part, or £75 for both parts Graphic fiction has unique demands, as visual and text elements need to enhance one another. This pair of workshops offers a kickstart for anyone interested in graphic storytelling, covering skills such as storyboarding, layout, and creating a professional script. There’s no need to be able to draw! Part 1 (Sun 8 Nov) shows you how to take a short story and shape it into a comic script. You’ll learn how to write a script, and techniques for laying the story out on the page, creating a professional storyboard. Part 2 (Sun 22 Nov) will take you from the storyboard to the finished product of your graphic novel, producing roughs as well as a dummy copy that you can send to agents and publishers. You could even give it to a friend or family member as a unique Christmas present! Carol Adlam is a freelance author and illustrator who specialises in graphic novels, printmaking, and book illustration. She illustrated the graphic novel anthology The New Wipers Times, the graphic short story “Suzanne’s Story” (shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2014); she is also holder of the United Nations Gold Award for Children’s Book Illustration (2015). She is teaching a short course on the graphic novel at Nottingham Trent University.
Flash Fiction with David Gaffney Wed 6 Apr 2016, 10:00-16:00, £40 members, £60 non-members Can you tell a story in less than 500 words? In this workshop you will learn how to reduce ideas to an ultra-short format – how to condense while keeping your story effective, powerful and easy to understand, how to manage character, description, point of view and dialogue, and how to reduce a thousand words to 150 without losing a thing. David Gaffney is from Manchester, and has published four short story collections with Salt, and a novel with Tindal Street Press. His work has been published in a number of anthologies and magazines, from Aesthetica to Stand, and he has written articles for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Financial Times and Prospect.
Write Great Young Adult Fiction with Kim Slater Spring 2016 (date to be announced), 10:00-16:00, £30 members, £45 non-members Writing for young adults is not ‘a simpler version of writing for adults’. In many ways, the YA audience is more critical than the adult audience, and you will need to ensure you get all the details spot on. This workshop will focus on how to improve your characters and plots. Each participant will leave the class with constructive feedback and advice on how to improve and move forward with their book. Kim Slater’s debut YA novel, Smart, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and won the St Helen’s Book Award (BASH) and the Leeds Book Award 2015. Smart was also shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award 2015 and won the Geoffrey Trease Children’s Book Prize. page 9
Indie Publishers and Indie Authors It’s all about independence these days, now that the technology is there to make publishing easy. But how do you do it effectively?
The Benefits of Independent Publishers with Teika Bellamy Thu 26 Nov, 10:30-14:00, £15 members, £25 non-members Self-publishing versus mainstream publishing is one of the biggest decisions a writer can make – but did you know there's a third way that offers some of the benefits of each? This workshop will introduce you to the option of ‘independent publishing’, a world of small presses, authors-as-publishers, and co-operative efforts. Come along and see if this way, thriving in the age of the internet, is for you. Dr Teika Bellamy is a mother-of-two, and founder and editor-in-chief of Mother’s Milk Books. Alongside her ongoing publishing work she writes, draws and paints. She has published short stories and poems, and has written articles for various parenting magazines.
Indie Authors Day with Writing East Midlands, Alliance of Independent Authors, and Matador Sat 7 Nov 2015, 09:30-17:00, £40 (£30 early bird price before Oct 1st) Are you interested in independent publishing but unsure where to start? Just what is the difference between self-publishing, indie publishing and traditional publishing, and what would suit your project needs most? This day gives you the opportunity to meet experienced indie writers and organisations that provide advice and services, and to learn what you need to know to plan your own indie publishing path. A sandwich lunch is included. Introduction to Indie Publishing: A short overview of the history and process of selfpublishing and indie publishing, the differences between indie and traditional publishing, the advantages and disadvantages for the writer, and what’s out there to help. Planning your Publication: How to set goals, schedule and prioritise your money and time. Choosing formats, services to use, ways to market, pricing and targeting. Marketing your Publication: Using different forms of media to reach your target market, engaging with traditional broadcast and print media and using social media effectively. Ways of marketing publications in different formats (print vs ebook vs POD). Nuts and Bolts: The importance of metadata – getting it right and using it effectively. How to write a good description and identify the best keywords. Do you really need an ISBN? Indie Publishing for Genres: A panel discusses the differences in indie publishing for various genres, e.g. children’s, SF/fantasy, crime, memoir and commercial fiction. One-to-one Sessions: We are pleased to offer a few one-to-ones with our speakers of the day. You can book a 10 minute session (additional charge of £5) to talk through projects and ideas and ask individual questions, on a strict ‘first come, first served’ basis. There will also be opportunities for informal chats with speakers during breaks and lunchtime.
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Saving Money, Finding Money Making ends meet as a writer is not easy. Here are some ideas to help you get your work out there without going broke.
Book Cover Design on a Budget with Teika Bellamy Thu 19 Nov, 10:30-15:00, £15 members, £25 non-members Readers do judge books by their covers. In the age of tiny online thumbnails, having an eyecatching cover is even more important. For indie authors, commissioning covers can be one of the biggest expenses. This course will go over step by step how to create a compelling cover. Dr Teika Bellamy is a mother-of-two, and founder and editor-in-chief of Mother’s Milk Books. Alongside her ongoing publishing work she writes, draws and paints. She has published short stories and poems, and has written articles for various parenting magazines.
Funding Masterclass with Pippa Hennessy Sat 16 Jan 2016, 14:00-18:00, £15 members, £25 non-members Despite the economic downturn, there is still plenty of funding out there for the arts. This workshop will help you identify funding streams for your project, and take you through typical questions asked so you can apply for funding with confidence. No guarantees given though! Pippa Hennessy is Development Director for Nottingham Writers' Studio, Project Director for Nottingham's bid to become a UNESCO City of Literature, and Five Leaves Elf. She has published poetry, fiction, graphic short stories, and creative non-fiction.
Crowdfunding 101 with Kirsty Fox Wed 10 Feb 2016, 14:00-18:00, £15 members, £25 non-members This workshop will cover types of projects best suited for this type of funding, how to develop and present your project to attract followers, and how to choose which crowdfunding platform is right for you. Kirsty Fox is a writer, publisher, creative producer and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of Bees Make Honey Creative CIC, and has managed projects for The Hive and the Creative Quarter. She recently ran a successful crowdfunding campaign to publish an illustrated novel.
And finally... Writer’s block only happens to other people, right? Well, just in case...
When the Words Won’t Come with Megan Taylor Sat 4 Jun 2016, 10:00-12:30, £15 members, £25 non-members Whether you’re looking for a way out of a story rut or seeking inspiration for a new project, this playful and practical workshop will combine advice and exercises to build your confidence, celebrate your individual voice and remind you why you loved writing fiction in the first place. Megan Taylor's first novel, How We Were Lost, placed second in the 2006 Yeovil Prize. The Dawning was written while studying a Creative Writing MA at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her first short story collection, The Woman Under the Ground and Other Stories, was launched in November 2014. page 11
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Course/workshop
Leader
Sat 26 Sep
10:00-13:00
Creative & Professional Development
Cathy Grindrod
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Mon 28 Sep
19:00-21:00
Crime Experts 1: Police
Kevin N Robinson
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Mon 5 Oct
19:00-21:30
Intensive Novel Writing part 1 (8 weeks) Deborah Bailey
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Thu 15 Oct
19:30-21:00
Science into SF 1: Hardcore SF
Ian C Douglas
Sun 18 Oct
10:00-16:00
Short Story Masterclass
Vanessa Gebbie
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Thu 22 Oct
19:30-21:00
Science into SF 2: Author Talk
Isabel Yap/Zen Cho
5
Thu 29 Oct
19:30-21:00
Science into SF 3: Hardcore Physics
Justin Bray/Stefano Camera
5
Sat 31 Oct
13:00-16:00
Writing Ghost Stories
Alex Davis
8
Sun 1 Nov
13:00-15:30
Literary Agent Masterclass
Tom Witcomb
3
Thu 5 Nov
19:30-21:00
Science into SF 4: Movie Night (Sunshine) Ian C Douglas
5
Sat 7 Nov
09:30-17:00
Indie Authors Day
WEM/ALLi/Matador
Sun 8 Nov
10:00-14:00
Creating a Graphic Story 1
Carol Adlam
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Thu 19 Nov
10:30-15:00
Book Cover Design
Teika Bellamy
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Thu 19 Nov
14:00-16:00
From Page to Performance
Paul Burston/VG Lee
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Sun 22 Nov
10:00-14:00
Creating a Graphic Story 2
Carol Adlam
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Thu 26 Nov
10:30-15:00
Benefits of Independent Publishers
Teika Bellamy
Sat 28 Nov
16:00-18:00
Writing Whimsy
Alex Davis
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Sun 29 Nov
10:00-16:00
Cave Voice: Subterranean Poetry
Mark Goodwin
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Sun 6 Dec
10:00-14:00
Bookbinding for Writers
Hilke Kurzke
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Mon 7 Dec
19:00-21:00
Crime Experts 2: Murder
Stuart Gibbon
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Wed 13 Jan
19:00-21:00
How to Get Published (4 weeks)
Alex Davis
Sat 16 Jan
14:00-18:00
Funding Masterclass
Pippa Hennessy
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Mon 18 Jan
19:00-21:30
Intensive Novel Writing part 2 (8 weeks)
Deborah Bailey
6
Wed 10 Feb
14:00-18:00
Crowdfunding 101
Kirsty Fox
Thu 11 Feb
19:00-21:00
Build a Poetry Collection (10 weeks)
Carol Rowntree Jones
6
Tue 8 Mar
10:00-16:00
Thriller Masterclass
Danuta Reah
8
Fri 11 Mar
19:00-21:00
Crime Experts 3: Criminal Defense
Peter Jones
4
Wed 6 Apr
10:00-16:00
Flash Fiction Masterclass
David Gaffney
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Wed 20 Apr
19:00-21:00
Crime Experts 4: Private Investigation
Paul Attenborough
4
Mon 9 May
19:00-21:30
Intensive Novel Editing (6 weeks)
Victoria Villasenor
6
Sat 4 Jun
10:00-12:30
When the Words Won’t Come
Megan Taylor
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10:00-16:00
Write Great YA Fiction
Kim Slater
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Masterclass
Workshop
Course
Expert Series
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