A Novel Nights Talk with Alice Jolly: How can fiction recover lost voices?
Alice Jolly’s latest novel, Mary Ann Sate, Imbecile, is written in the voice of a very poor woman in Victorian England. In an era where working-class women’s stories remained a mystery, Alice will discuss how writers can recover ... Read More
Tag: Literature
09
Aug2018
"The One Who Wrote Destiny took me nearly 20 years to write and a lot of the time it was because the story wasn't ready and I wasn't ready, and often the biggest mistakes writers make is committing to a book before it's ready," said Nikesh Shukla.
At this month's Novel ... Read More
9th August 2018Alex Cluness
15
Feb2019
We've invited top book blogger, Jackie Law, to discuss book blogging and its role in the publishing industry. Aimed at those who'd like to blog and writers who want books reviewed, this talk and Q&A will throw a light on the power of reader reviews.
Jackie Law is fond of the ... Read More
15th February 2019Alex Cluness
18
Feb2019
An author talk by the judge of the 2019 Bath Novella-in-Flash Award on writing a Novella-in-Flash.
Michael Loveday will talk about flash fiction and the rise of the novella-in-flash, looking at the opportunities for writers to use this form.
The form of flash is uniquely suited to the 21st century and we'll ... Read More
18th February 2019Alex Cluness
08
Jan2020
Are you looking for some impetus to get started on a new play? Award-winning playwright Silva Semerciyan will take you through the early stages of getting your ideas down on paper in this free workshop.
This workshop is run by Papatango, with support from Literature Works. Papatango run free opportunities to ... Read More
8th January 2020Alex Cluness
08
Jan2020
This workshop will guide you through the process of adapting stories for the stage. It is led by award-winning playwright Bea Roberts (The Borrowers, Tobacco Factory).
This workshop is run by Papatango. Papatango run free opportunities to launch new playwrights, who have gone on to win BAFTA, OffWestEnd, Royal National Theatre ... Read More
8th January 2020Alex Cluness
10
Feb2020
An evening of live poetry and fiction readings, presented by poet Rachael Allen and novelist Patrick Langley, both of whom will read from their recent work.
Rachael Allen published her first full collection of poems, 'Kingdomland', was published by Faber in 2019. References from her childhood in Cornwall cohabit with fictions, ... Read More
10th February 2020Alex Cluness
09
Mar2020
Lost in Books in Lostwithiel are hosting the book launch of A Confusion of Marys (Shearsman Books) by Sarah Cave & Rupert Loydell. There will be readings and performances from Cave, Loydell & special guest, Maria Stadnicka
Doors open at 6.30pm. Free wine & books for sale.
SARAH CAVE is a writer, ... Read More
9th March 2020Alex Cluness
23
Apr2020
Join in this free, live Debut Panel Q & A with Abbie Greaves (The Silent Treatment), Beth Morrey (Saving Missy) and Clare Pooley (The Authenticity Project). Listen as we chat all things books and publishing and join in with your own writing/reading questions.
You don't have to appear on screen, but ... Read More
23rd April 2020Alex Cluness
01
Jun2020
With over 2 million books sold in over 40 countries, author Clare Mackintosh knows a thing or two about writing a great book. But did you know that her award-winning books also span crime thriller, drama, memoir and even a collaboration? Join us to pick up multi-genre writing tips and ... Read More
1st June 2020Alex Cluness