Three Devon authors, who are all members of the same writing group, will be sharing their experience of the rocky road to publication, in an attempt to help other writers get published.
Yaara Lahav Gregory, Anna Lunk, and Sophie Pierce will be in conversation at Exeter Central Library next month (March 12th), in an event entitled One Writers’ Group: Three Routes to Publication.
All three have had books published in the last year, but know what a lonely business writing is, and how difficult it is to get published. The trio will share their experiences in an event at Exeter...
If you’ve always dreamt of being a published writer then this competition could be for you.
At Creative Culture South West we are very passionate about the arts. Our vision is an all-inclusive space where people can develop their skills in a friendly and supportive environment, no matter their background, social-economic status, age, gender, physical ability, or sexuality.
We have recently launched a Short Story competition that we are extremely excited about. If you’re a creative writer or someone who believes they’ve got a bestseller inside but can’t seem to find the...
We’ll be holding our first Choc Lit Day at Exeter Library on Saturday 8th April between 1.30 and 4pm. Join us for a day of author talks, quizzes and games (with prizes!), exciting books to discover and – for the aspiring writers – the opportunity to pitch manuscript ideas to a Choc Lit editor. Make sure you have the date in your diary. Tickets for the event cost £5 (includes a goody bag) and can be purchased here: http://www.choc-lit.com/choc-lit-on-tour/
Panel includes local authors: Margaret James, Linda Mitchelmore &...
Dirt Pie Press is a small-scale not-for-profit publisher that has been producing the highly acclaimed Riptide ( www.riptidejournal.co.uk ) short story anthologies since 2007.
Each collection features work by established and up-and-coming authors but the aim is also to discover and encourage new writing talent.
Over the years Riptide collections have included stories by such luminaries as Michael Morpurgo, Helen Dunmore and Philip Hensher but also the first work by newer authors who have gone on to publish novels of their own, including some writers from Devon - Penny Feeney...
Do you have a writing ailment? Your story is going well but there’s something adrift and you’re not quite sure what. The beginning’s good but then it seems to peter out? Do you struggle with point of view?
In the supportive and encouraging atmosphere of a workshop novelist, Sophie Duffy and lecturer, Cathie Hartigan will offer efficacious advice after the reading and discussion either of the whole piece or relevant passages.
For more info and booking: www.creativewritingmatters.co.uk
