OK, what next? You have had some work published, you have been doing some readings or shows or are thinking about how to get some. You are beginning to think of yourself as a professional writer, or artist, or think maybe you should start thinking of yourself as such. What are the next steps? Emma […]
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP WITH FRANCESCA & MALIKA These workshops will give you the chance to meet the Core Team. We will invite you to the ones in your region, but if the date doesn’t suit and you can go to the other set, that’s fine, just let Steve know. These will be on Zoom and […]
Every writer knows the feeling. That’s all it is - a feeling. Jeremy Dyson shares his favourite tips for neutralising the fear of the blank page garnered from over 20 years of professional work. SIGN UP HERE (SQ1-9) Jeremy is one of the League of Gentleman. With Andy Nyman he co-wrote and directed the supernatural-themed play Ghost Stories, which […]
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP WITH MALIKA & STEVIE These workshops will give you the chance to meet the Core Team. We will invite you to the ones in your region, but if the date doesn’t suit and you can go to the other set, that’s fine, just let Steve know. These will be on Zoom and […]
Have you ever considered writing a children’s picture book? Did you know you don't have to draw the pictures too? This session will explore the picture book market today in the UK and internationally, including hot themes and latest trends. It will also explore how to create and format a picture book. Emma will also […]
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP WITH EMMA & STEVIE These workshops will give you the chance to meet the Core Team. We will invite you to the ones in your region, but if the date doesn’t suit and you can go to the other set, that’s fine, just let Steve know. These will be on Zoom and […]
A meeting of the Writing Squad Board.
We’ve noticed during Zoom seminars that even when we’re working silently on writing exercises, there’s something supportive and encouraging about having that screen full of faces, all concentrating on writing. So we’re starting The Space, a dedicated (virtual) space for us to write alone, together. Think of it as your favourite library, a coffee shop, […]
CORE TEAM ‘SQUAD DAY’ WORKSHOPS Obviously we don’t know how long we will be meeting on Zoom. At the moment we are planning on resuming face to face Squad Days in October but that may shift. Initially we will meet on Zoom and these workshops will last two hours. We will email you about these […]
Everyone talks about SEO - Search Engine Optimisation - but few know how to make it work for their site and content. In this practical workshop Onyi Ekebuisi will give you a simple guide to what SEO is, and what you need to do to your site/s to get attention, attract traffic, retain browsers and […]
We’ve noticed during Zoom seminars that even when we’re working silently on writing exercises, there’s something supportive and encouraging about having that screen full of faces, all concentrating on writing. So we’re starting The Space, a dedicated (virtual) space for us to write alone, together. Think of it as your favourite library, a coffee shop, […]
CORE TEAM ‘SQUAD DAY’ WORKSHOPS Obviously we don’t know how long we will be meeting on Zoom. At the moment we are planning on resuming face to face Squad Days in October but that may shift. Initially we will meet on Zoom and these workshops will last two hours. We will email you about these […]