Writers Block North East

This practical workshop will explore how to get your stories noticed by the right people, to secure publishing deals and commissions. We’ll explore the commercial potential of each of the participants’ ideas and works in progress, their unique selling points, … Continue reading →

Together, we’ll develop a short story, before looking at visual storytelling techniques to tell the story well including the use of visual metaphor, metonymy, dramatic irony, sound, colour and rhythm. Then, participants will be encouraged to explore the visual potential … Continue reading →

This is designed to help you present your stories and ideas efficiently, effectively and professionally. We’ll cover what to include and what to leave out, why some pitches fail to capture the imagination, who to pitch to and why. Then … Continue reading →

Together, we’ll brainstorm, storyline and generate new ideas as a creative team. We’ll explore the American style of team writing and productive approaches to working in a collaborative environment. And then we’ll present some of our ideas as a collaborative … Continue reading →

If you’re a writer with a story or idea, come and share it with us! As a group, we’ll perform readings of your works in development, provide feedback, and explore ways you might move forward in order to make your … Continue reading →