Creative Writing Courses at Bradford Libraries

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Creative writing courses and open - mic.

 

 

Bradford Libraries Events and Activities September. 10 week Creative Writing Courses Always wanted to have a go at writing? Whether you fancy writing a novel, doing some journaling, expressing yourself through poetry or non-fiction, then join one of our ever popular creative writing courses. Learn about different writing styles and genre. Share your own writing and receive feedback. Explore publishing opportunities Beginners and long-term writers welcome. 10 week course City Library starts Saturday 7th September 10am - 12pm Keighley Library starts Tuesday 3rd September 5.30pm - 7.30pm Ilkley Library starts Friday 6th September 4pm - 6pm Reserve your place https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradfordlibraries or email: Library.Events@bradford.gov.uk £65 Bradford library members. £85 non-members.   Write Your Novel Course with David Barnett Thursday 19th September 6 - 9PM 6 weeks Shipley Library  On this course David will help you get your novel in the best shape for publication. He will talk about how to approach literary agents and publishers, and there will be discussions about what to expect when you finally land that book deal. Writing your novel – ideas, structure, style, etc ​This course is for anyone at any stage of writing - from those with just an idea at the back of their mind to those who have a fully formed novel. David Barnett is a published author, journalist and comic book writer living in West Yorkshire. His novels include the best-selling CALLING MAJOR TOM, his latest THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT, and many more. His newest novel is WITHERED HILL: A dark and unsettling British folk horror novel. He is a cross-genre writer, with science fiction novels to his name (ALIEN: COLONY WAR), fantasy (THE GIDEON SMITH TRILOGY) as well as rom-coms such as THE HANDOVER. He has written comics for DC, including the Sandman Universe line, Archie (RIVERDALE: THE SOUTHSIDE SERPENTS) and a plethora of strips for 2000AD, including LOWBORN HIGH. As a journalist he worked for many years at the Telegraph & Argus and now writes for outlets including The Guardian, the Observer, the Independent, and the BBC. This is a rare opportunity to do a course with such an established experienced writer. Reserve your place: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradfordlibraries or email: Library.Events@bradford.gov.uk £65 for library members £85 for non-library members    Bradford Open-Mic - for poetry and spoken word Bradford Open-Mic is back in City library Wednesday September 4th 7-9pm Come and read or just listen in our now monthly open-mic, a safe supportive and sometimes fun space to share your words. Book your place to read or just listen here - www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradfordlibraries Free. Refreshments served. All welcome.

 

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