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Author of online sensation Peter and Jane Gill Sims is the number one best‐selling author behind WHY MUMMY DRINKS its follow up WHY MUMMY SWEARS and the recently announced WHY MUMMY DOESNT GIVE A.Join Gill as she is interviewed about…

Introduction To Free WritingWith Charlotte BakerThursday 18th July 2:00pm‐4:00pm Or 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm This session will examine the usefulness of free writing both in terms of the benefits to a persons wellbeing and also to the quality of writing output.…

Author Norman Bissell joins Blackwells Bookshop to launch his new novel Barnhill based on George Orwells time living on Jura as he wrote his enduring dystopian masterpiece Nineteen Eighty‐Four. George Orwell left post‐war London for Barnhill a remote farmhouse on…

How do you keep readers turning the page What twists do readers enjoy And how do you plot a psychological thriller Our guest author Jane Corry is on the sofa at Novel Nights In July. Three writers will read from…

The Scottish Parliament has been utterly transformative. I dont think our predecessors that voted for this Parliament in 1997 could have envisioned the difference it would make to Scottish public life. Humza Yousaf MSPThomas A.W. Stewart editor of The Scottish…

Delivering Strong DialogueWith Alex Davis Thursday 15th August 2:00pm ‐ 4:00pm Or 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm One of the key challenges for any writer is developing dialogue that establishes character captures realism and moves the plot along. but how can your…

There will be bargains aplenty at the Brewhouse Bookshops annual sale raising money to look after our historic site. Peruse our collection of second‐hand books and stock up in preparation for those cosy autumn evenings.…

QUAD Summer Writing Workshop WeekendSaturday 24th August & Sunday 25th August 10:00am4:00pmQUAD Market Place Derby DE1 3ASWith guest talks and workshops from science‐fiction and thriller author Dan Godfrey historical fiction novelist Clare Harvey acclaimed crime author Roz Watkins…

From Idea To PublicationWith Alex DavisWednesdays 4th September ‐ 23rd October 6:30pm ‐ 9:00pmQUADs most popular writing course ever returns due to popular demand This eight‐week course covers all the fundamentals of creative writing as well as taking a look…

UTTER Spoken Word supported and co‐produced by Luton Culture present the towns regular spoken‐word event hosted by the peoples poet Lee Nelson.An eclectic and ever‐changing line‐up of Spoken Word and sometimes musical talent from Luton London and further afield.Our September…

On 15 April 1989 during the opening minutes of the FA Cup semi‐final between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool 96 men women and children died in what remains the most serious tragedy in UK sporting history the Hillsborough Stadium disaster.Published by…

OTHER WORLDS WRITING WORKSHOP WEEKENDNottingham Writers Studio Hockley NottinghamSaturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 10:00am‐4:30pm each dayDay tickets £22.50‐£27.50 weekend tickets £40‐£50 from https:www.eventbrite.comeother‐worlds‐workshop‐weekend‐fantasy‐crime‐horror‐and‐sci‐fi‐event‐tickets‐61823987210GUEST SPEAKERS:Horror author and lecturer CHARLOTTE BAKERAcclaimed science‐fiction novelist ANDREW BANNISTERThriller writer and storyteller SOPHIE DRAPERSF and…

Character DevelopmentWith Lesley ParrThursday 19th September 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pmThis interactive workshop offers the opportunity to create interesting engaging characters. using writing tips and practical activities Lesley will help you develop characters that readers will want to spend time with. informal…

Armistead Maupin LGBT activist and much‐loved author will be embarking on his first ever UK tour this autumn. Americas ultimate storyteller will recount his favourite tales from the past four decades offering his own engaging observations on society and the…

Luton Culture presents A chance for the museums youngest visitors to enter the house before we open to public and step into a world of fantasy and imagination.Join our friendly museum staff for a special cosy storytelling and sensory play…

David Sedaris humorist bestselling author and star of Radio 4 series Meet David Sedaris will embark on a three date UK tour in 2020. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques David Sedaris has become one of Americas pre‐eminent humor…