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L'atelier des écrivains

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October 21, 2018
About the workshops
Becky Slack
“One of the most transformative events of my ...

There were many factors that made the first L’atelier des ecrivains – The Writers’ Workshop one to remember, but what really made it so special were our guests. What a beautiful, warm, supportive bunch of smart women they were.

“One of the most transformative events of my life”
August 6, 2018
Writing support
Becky Slack
Writing books won't make you rich and other ...

Lack of confidence and time hinders writers’ ability. Writing books won’t make you rich. Just some of the barriers facing writers as revealed by our survey

Writing books won't make you rich and other findings...
July 30, 2018
Writing support
Becky Slack
Can we learn from your writing experiences?

Do you dream of being a writer? Maybe your first book took far longer than you thought it would? Perhaps you're able to earn a living from writing? Either way, we want to hear from you!

Can we learn from your writing experiences?
Sarah Tyley
July 29, 2018
Writing support

How to continue momentum with the second book in a series

Sarah Tyley
July 29, 2018
Writing support
How to continue momentum with the second book in a series

How to continue momentum with the second book in a series

Tagged: writing, Inspiration, creativewriting

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Sarah Tyley
July 21, 2018
Writing support

How to get started on your novel - Erica Lainé's thoughts

Sarah Tyley
July 21, 2018
Writing support
How to get started on your novel - Erica Lainé's thoughts

Overcoming self-doubt, writing every day and keeping lots of notes were key to Erica’s success

Tagged: howtowriteanovel, writing, creativewriting

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Becky Slack
July 12, 2018

How to overcome writer’s block

Becky Slack
July 12, 2018
How to overcome writer’s block

Our top tips for getting past writer’s block, sourced from the people who know best - writers

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Sarah Tyley
July 10, 2018
Writing support

Helen Cross: "You are more powerful than you know"

Sarah Tyley
July 10, 2018
Writing support
Helen Cross: "You are more powerful than you know"

Struggling with the writing process? Here’s some wise words from our course leader, Helen Cross, to boost your confidence

Tagged: creativewriting, publishing, confidence

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Sarah Tyley
July 7, 2018
About the workshops

The Perfect Writing Retreat...

Sarah Tyley
July 7, 2018
About the workshops
The Perfect Writing Retreat...

What makes the perfect writing retreat? Is the trainer, the venue or the amount of time you have to write? Or perhaps it’s a combination of them all. Read on to find out the answer…

Tagged: writing, writing retreat, howtowriteanovel

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Sarah Tyley
June 30, 2018
Writing support

Four creative writing tips for your first draft

Sarah Tyley
June 30, 2018
Writing support
Four creative writing tips for your first draft

Shannon Hale elegantly calls it shovelling sand into a box so that you can build castles, but Hemingway just refers to it as shit. It’s the first draft.

Tagged: creativewriting, firstdraft, howtowriteanovel

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Sarah Tyley
June 23, 2018
Writing support

It's okay to feel the fear...

Sarah Tyley
June 23, 2018
Writing support
It's okay to feel the fear...

Every writer faces barriers along their way: not having enough time: not having the right space for writing: not receiving support from those around you.  However, for many, internal barriers are the biggest blocker. It’s our internal dialogue that often holds us back. 

Tagged: writing, Inspiration, writing retreat

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Sarah Tyley
June 14, 2018
About the Area

A truly inspirational location...

Sarah Tyley
June 14, 2018
About the Area
A truly inspirational location...

Inspiration can come from so many places, and lead us in so many different directions. Where will a wander around Aubeterre-sur-Dronne take you?

Tagged: writing, Aubeterre, Inspiration

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Sarah Tyley
June 9, 2018
Writing support

Struggling to get started? Helen Cross can help

Sarah Tyley
June 9, 2018
Writing support
Struggling to get started? Helen Cross can help

Noting down conversations overheard on public transport can be a great way to kick start your creative writing process, says our expert tutor

Tagged: amwriting, writing retreat, novel writing

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Becky Slack
June 2, 2018
About the venue

Plane, train, office, café? Where do you write?

Becky Slack
June 2, 2018
About the venue
Plane, train, office, café? Where do you write?

Roald Dahl did it in a hut at the end of the garden. Agatha Christie on her dining room table. Our Sarah Tyley does it in her garden caravan. What about you? Where do you like to do it?

Tagged: Where do you write?, Writers retreat, Writers workshop, Writer's desk

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