Tag: books
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How to interview a writer: October 2026
Free one-hour webinar: 28 October Chairing author panels & conversations If you’re a writer or involved in the book industry, it’s likely that at some point you’ll be asked to interview an author – or several of them at once. We’ve all seen it done brilliantly (or poorly) at festivals and literary events. So how…
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Writing place & building worlds (October 2026)
Masterclass: Writing place & building worlds October 17, 2026 If you’re a writer who wants to bring your fictional worlds to life, this class is for you. Writing place is so much more than simply creating a setting. Place affects everything – tone, atmosphere, characters, plot, even voice. It’s the world of your imagination –…
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Can you learn how to write?
I don’t know why this debate keeps coming up: people asking whether writers are born or made, and whether there’s any point teaching writing. Actually, I do know why: it’s because some people still believe that real writers are born with an innate gift and don’t need any help refining their genius. Myths we tell…
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Cultivating Creativity: BOOKED OUT (November 2026)
A weekend retreat of writing and rejuvenation Next dates: 13-15 November 2026 Update: Booked out for 2026! Welcome to our weekend writing retreat: Cultivating creativity. This exclusive experience is focused on supporting your ongoing creative practice with craft masterclasses and activities. Not only that, it’s designed to acknowledge the essential role of rest, play, support and space…
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Make history (May 2025)
I’m looking forward to this: hours of focus on a genre I love writing and reading. So do join me for a masterclass on how to research and write historical fiction, or any fiction set in the past. In person, in class, we’ll cover: Learn about the all-important questions of how to present an imagined…
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Cultivating creativity: writers’ retreat (November 2025 – BOOKED OUT)
A weekend retreat of writing and rejuvenation Welcome to our weekend writing retreat: Cultivating creativity. This exclusive experience is unlike anything we’ve done before, and is focused on supporting your ongoing creative practice with craft masterclasses and activities. Not only that, it’s designed to acknowledge the essential role of rest, play, support and space in the…
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How to interview a writer: December 2024 (BOOKED OUT)
Free one-hour online class: Chairing author panels & conversations If you’re a writer or involved in the book industry, it’s likely that at some point you’ll be asked to interview an author – or several of them at once. We’ve all seen it done brilliantly (or poorly) at festivals and literary events. So how do…