Kudos to Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre, which has announced a free, weekly writing programme, offering expert advice and training for budding playwrights. Hone Your Craft will cover character creation, re-drafting and structure, how commissioning works, and alternative ways to get work made. Continue reading
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New author shares tips on writing that first novel
How do you go about writing your first novel? First-time author Davey D. Jones, whose debut A Different Reality is gaining rave reviews, kindly shared his thoughts about the writing process and self-publishing. Continue reading
Page Turner Awards inviting entries
Creative writers are being invited to enter this year’s Page Turner Awards 2021. The awards, launched last year, aim to change the lives of as many writers as possible, and from a wide range of backgrounds. Awards founder and award-winning novelist, Paula Wynne said: “There are writers from all walks of life, from manual labourers … Continue reading
Survey suggests lockdown could produce a book bonanza
A new survey of writers suggests there could be a flurry of books arising from the coronavirus lockdown. Page Turner Awards, who conducted the research via their website and mailing list, say it shows writers have been more resilient, so we can expect a boom in the printed (or digital) word – in contrast with … Continue reading