Tag Archives: The Guardian

Is the novella making a comeback?

When it comes to books I keep reading that bigger is better and shorter, as in a novella, is inferior and unpopular: “For me the word denotes a lesser genre. If you pitch a book to a bookseller as a … Continue reading

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Do writers have a social responsibility to contribute to and change the world they live in?

Writers tell stories. And good writers tell good stories well. Our very own guest blogger, Ruth Hunt, asks if this is enough. Should writers also have a social responsibility? What do you think? Whether you are a writer or a … Continue reading

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Calling all writers: do you dare to be different?

Please welcome this week’s guest blogger, Ruth  Hunt. Ruth lives in West Lancashire and is a writer and artist. She is also a Trustee and Non-Executive Director of a mental health charity. After completing the novel writing course at www.writingclasses.co.uk, … Continue reading

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Free pole dancing lessons in the library … good idea or bad idea?

February the 2nd is Love Your Library day in Midlothian here in Scotland. I am delighted to have been asked to support this special day by running a creative writing workshop in Danderhall Library for under 16s. Yeh hey! Click … Continue reading

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