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4 writing workshops with Alex and guest authors September in Bath Library

Guest authors are Mary Griese, C.M Stephenson, Andrea Harman and Debby Holt. The focus is on getting you writing with prompts for creative writing exercises. Beginners and experienced writers welcome.

Thursdays 10.30-12.30pm September 19th, 26th and October 3rd and 10th. £72 for the four sessions (no refunds but you are welcome to send a friend in your place)

3 PLACES LEFT… PLEASE EMAIL TO BOOK AND INFO ON HOW TO PAY

Please email for info on doing a bank transfer or sending a cheque. Numbers are very limited.

Whether you are writing short stories, a novel, a memoir or simply enjoy writing, these workshops aim to inspire and motivate. Beginners and experienced writers welcome. Come and meet other writers – we look forward to meeting you.

A prompt challenge…

Here is a list of Tough Topics… pick one and write an outline for a story, then write the first paragraph (at least) The next four sessions of creative writing workshops in Bath Library are in June. Thursday mornings 10.30am-12.30pm starting June 6th. 4 places left.

Syrian bread rolls and curried parsnip soup

This week’s prompt

Write the story of the people who ate the soup and rolls. A bird is part of the story, and your fiction has a happy ending.

 

Event news:

Six places left on Write into the Light with Jude. A pop-up writing session with Jude. December 13th. Beaufort Books, Larkhall, Bath.

One place left on Writing and Editing Flash Fiction series with Jude. Beginning January

Waiting list for Alex’s Memoir sessions in February 1st and 8th.

Come to an Evening of ‘Noir’ Flash Fiction at St James Wine Vaults, Bath, this Saturday 25th November. Six authors reading. Fun.

Apples and Pears

This week’s prompt by Jude.

 

Write a piece about  apples and pears —picking the fruit, eating it, cooking with it, buying it. It could be memoir, it could be fiction. Include fruity autumn smells and exact tastes. Involve two characters. One is reluctant.

 

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