by Cathy Hayward | Nov 22, 2023 | Blog
This workshop we will look at some of the ways to improve your characters’ dialogue to make it work harder ‘Lots of people really enjoy writing dialogue.’ ‘And people love reading it.’ ‘It’s hard to get it right though, isn’t it?’ ‘Begorrah, it is, to be sure.’...
by Cathy Hayward | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog
When we think of great works of fiction – and our favourite books – it tends to be the characters that linger long after the intricacies of plot have faded: Scarlett O’Hara, Nazneen Ahmed, Scrooge, Elizabeth Bennet, Baby Kochamma and so on. What is it that makes these...
by Cathy Hayward | Nov 16, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
We often freeze at the vast space or the volume of the blank notebook or computer screen and doubt ourselves. In this masterclass on Saturday 25th November, we will look at ways to boost our creativity. We’ll start by listening to how other writers and poets...
by Cathy Hayward | Nov 10, 2023 | Blog, News, Uncategorized
The Creative Writing Programme has launched a series of one-day workshops in November and December for writers wanting to focus on a particular area of their practice. From creating memorable characters and improving your dialogue to boosting your creativity and...
by Cathy Hayward | Oct 23, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Join us on the evening of Thursday 26th October 2023 at Kemptown Bookshop, Brighton to hear a selection of readings from students past and present and meet fellow writers over a glass of wine. Book your ticket here. The Creative Writing Programme (CWP) offers six...
