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Wednesday Writers Retreat
Every Wednesday a group of committed writers get together via zoom and set goals, ask for advice and support each other. We write...
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Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Enough?
There is so much to say about these oaks. Their tenacity to keep on growing despite the crumbling cliffs and twice daily saltwater bath...
petramcqueen
Sep 1, 20201 min read
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The Berlin Shadow #recommendedreads2
It's raining. And I have had some crazy days with my boys' fluctuating A level results, GCSE results, University admin, student loan...
petramcqueen
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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The Oak Papers #1 Recommended Read
While I've been away I've been listening to @jrcanton1 The Oak Papers on Radio Four https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ldft. They are...
petramcqueen
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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NOW BOOKING
Dear Writers, Exciting news! We are now taking bookings for our online creative writing courses starting in September. We have a class...
petramcqueen
Aug 5, 20201 min read
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Competition #1
This is the first in the series of competitions we find and think you might like to enter. This one came to my notice via my inbox and I...
petramcqueen
Aug 4, 20202 min read
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Story Prompt 3
#storyprompt 3. This is the last sculpture by John Davies we will be using for our story prompts. Without the ropes or wooden blocks...
petramcqueen
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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Rebel Alliance Anthology
Look at these beautiful anthologies by @patrician_press. These are proof copies but they'll be available to buy soon. My story 'Leavings'...
petramcqueen
Jul 31, 20201 min read
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Where creativity lies
I went for a walk yesterday where, up to now, walking had been impossible. I was on the Ferry Marsh which had been under water for weeks...
petramcqueen
Jul 28, 20201 min read
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STORY PROMPT 2
This is the second story prompt in which we feature a sculpture by John Davies. This sculpture can be found in the Sainsbury Centre for...
petramcqueen
Jul 24, 20201 min read
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Dress in Overalls: Guest Post
“Opportunity comes dressed in overalls.” That comment, from Craig Martelle, was the first one I wrote in my notebook after sitting down...
petramcqueen
Sep 4, 20192 min read
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The 2% Club - Guest Post
I am entirely average. I have walked the path that most do; school, college, work, marriage, kids, divorce, re-marriage. Except for one...
petramcqueen
Sep 1, 20192 min read
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Don't Be Dull! September Newsletter
If by any chance you missed our newsletter, you can find it here. It's full of exciting news from students and friends of The Writers'...
petramcqueen
Sep 1, 20191 min read
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Guest Post: Make time to write!
What if one moment changed all your hopes and dreams? It’s what happens to my main character…
petramcqueen
Jul 16, 20192 min read
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Guest Post: Self Publishing and Me.
About five months ago, I pressed the button on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) to send my first novel to everyone in the world. I sat...
petramcqueen
Jul 9, 20192 min read
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Book Launch Success
We had our first ever book launch on Saturday 8th July. The place was jam-packed with friends, family, students, ex-students, supporters...
petramcqueen
Jun 17, 20194 min read
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Join us for our first ever book launch
We are very excited to invite you to the launch of our first ever anthology. The authors will be reading from Paths Made by Walking on...
petramcqueen
Jun 3, 20191 min read
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Happy Christmas!
Just a quick blog post from me to wish you all a fabulous Christmas. I hope, among other things, you get time to write, and love what you...
petramcqueen
Dec 19, 20181 min read
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Creative Writing Top Tips
On my last day with the Creative Lives Writing Group, I asked them what their top tips would be for any writers wanting to start their...
petramcqueen
Sep 17, 20181 min read
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Writing Shadows - a brilliant day
Many apologies for not posting about the fabulous Writing Shadows Workshop before now. I was trying to work out how to put videos on my...
petramcqueen
Jul 16, 20181 min read
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