STARTING TO WRITE

Creative adventures: serious play

For those who are keen to start to write novels, short fiction and poems, this course offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to help you find more than just your voice. There will be creative adventure, serious play and plenty of time to write. Self-reflection, writing games, reading inspirations and creative fieldwork outdoors will help you find your way as writers.

Start Date:
Monday, 30th August 2010

End Date:
Saturday, 4th September 2010
Tutors
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David Morley

David Morley has published twenty books and won awards for his writing and teaching. His books include The Invisible Kings, a PBS Recommendation. www.davidmorley.org.uk

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Alison Macleod

Alison MacLeod’s novel The Wave Theory of Angels and story collection Fifteen Modern Tales of Attraction were published to critical acclaim. She is Professor of Contemporary Fiction at the University of Chichester. www.alison-macleod.com

Guest
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Yemisi Blake

Yemisi Blake is a poet and short-story writer. He is currently Artist in Residence at The Southbank Centre.

This course is based at:

Lumb Bank - The Ted Hughes Arvon Centre

Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6DF

Tel: 01422 843714
Fax: 01422 843714
Email: lumbbank@arvonfoundation.org
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