This humour-writing workshop by author Stan L. Abbott aims to help budding writers to develop different techniques of using humour to engage readers in their stories. The workshop will look at the role of humour and its place in the toolbox of different authors in the genres of reality-based fiction, narrative non-fiction and ‘new journalism’. more »
Enabling the Arts in Darlington
Vane Women Press presents Rachel Burns, local poet and award-winning writer, reading from her new book A Girl in a Blue Dress. Rachel Burns completed a screenwriting talent scheme with ITV and Northern Film and Media in 2012. She is an alumnus of the 2018 Jerwood/Arvon Mentoring Programme in playwriting. Her short stories are published more »
Write your words and have them heard! This poetry/prose workshop is open to beginners and experienced writers alike, just bring pen, paper and your imagination. There will be an opportunity to read what you have written at the ‘Vane Women and Guests’ performance, on the same day, if you so wish. Date and time: Saturday more »
This one-hour author talk is by Michael Jarvie. It will include the following: The nature of the beast – what exactly is life writing? Some examples of life writing from Saint Augustine to Cash Carraway Working-class life writing – for example, Common People and Culture Matters Into the Silence – a collection of working-class life more »
This fun creative workshop (run by Cassie Cooper) aims to help children gain the tools to start their own blog. Participants will look at how to get started in the exciting world of blogging, and the organiser will explain how to begin your writing journey and explore all of the things you’re passionate about. Also, more »
Young writers (aged 7+) are invited to join author and creative writing tutor Tracey Iceton for this fun, interactive story workshop. There will be the chance to create your own storybook with tips on how to create characters for the story and how to plot an exciting tale that will have readers hooked. There will more »
If you love a truly chilling tale, one that makes your spine tingle and the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and have always wanted to write your own, join local author and creative writing tutor Tracey Iceton for this spooky stories session. With practical tips, a step-by-step guide to crafting stories more »
Founded in 1903, the WEA is a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality, professional education into the heart of communities. With the support of nearly 3,000 volunteers, 2,000 tutors and over 10,000 members, we deliver friendly, accessible and enjoyable courses for adults from all walks of life. Two courses start January 2020 at the Friends Meeting more »
Art provides the ideal prompt – characters, plot, setting. Look into art and draw on your own experience and imagination to write. Who knows what story or poetry will evolve? This workshop will be run by Susan Chapman, co-ordinator of ‘Prompted To Write’ group, and it arises from the group’s interest in Spennymoor artist, Norman more »
Make your poems resonate, sing, buzz, whisper, roar, ring. Poets and song writers use sound in a variety of ways to create mood, meaning and images so that they have an impact on readers and listeners. In this workshop, participants will sound out different techniques and explore ideas then use some in a poem. Ann more »