Starting to Write

Stepping into your future as writer

Snapshots, characters, stories, journeys, imagery... How to get going with your fiction and poetry, through stimulating starting points and exercises which will liberate your imagination and help you structure your writing. For beginner and more experienced writers, join us for fun and work in a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere.

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This course is fully booked. Please call the centre if you would like to be put on the waiting list or to discuss other courses.
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Start Date:
Monday, 19th May 2008

End Date:
Saturday, 24th May 2008
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Bernardine Evaristo

Bernardine Evaristo is the author of novels which fuse poetry and fiction, most recently The Emperor’s Babe and Soul Tourists (both Penguin). She has taught creative writing worldwide and currently writes a column for Mslexia magazine. Visit www.bevaristo.net.

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Stephen Knight

Stephen Knight has published one novel and four collections of poetry, including Dream City Cinema (Bloodaxe Books) and Sardines and Other Poems (Young Picador). He teaches creative writing at Goldsmiths College, the University of Glamorgan and City Lit.
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Maurice Riordan

Maurice Riordan's latest book is The Holy Land (Faber and Faber). He edits Poetry London.
This course is based at:

The Hurst - The John Osborne Arvon Centre

Clunton, Craven Arms
Shropshire

Tel: 01588 640658
Fax: 01588 640509
Email: thehurst@arvonfoundation.org
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