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Writing Ghost Stories with Alex Davis - Last Chance To Book!When: 28 October, 6-8pmWhere: OnlineHow Much: £1.99Book Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-pen-to-print-writing-ghost-stories-with-alex-davis-tickets-20002576...Explore the ghost story tradition, characterisation, pacing, atmosphere and the art of crafting supernatural tales.With a long history of acclaimed authors including Charles Dickens, MR James, Shirley Jackson and more, the ghost story is one of our most popular literary traditions.In this one-off session, you’ll be learning about the art of the supernatural tale, taking in characterisation, pacing, atmosphere and more!We’ll be exploring:· How to define the ghost story, and its key facets· How to develop strong atmosphere for your supernatural fiction· How to approach pacing your ghost story· Ideas of character in supernatural tales – be they ghostly or human!#pentoprint @barkinganddagenham ...

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🎧 New episode alert 🎧This week on Write On! Audio & Friends, you can enjoy: ➡️an episode of ‘The Writing Worlds Podcast’, perfect for Halloween! In this episode hosts Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory chat with bestselling author and poet C.J. Cooke about world building in gothic fiction.Writing Worlds explores a different world building topic and guest each week and there are 2 series with over 25 episodes for you to listen to. You can listen and subscribe to ‘Writing Worlds’ via your favourite podcast platform here pod.link/1812994751Find out more about the show and its guests and topics here www.emilyinkpen.com/writing-worlds-pod You can find out more about C.J. Cooke and her work by visiting her website here carolynjesscooke.com/ Listen to this episode here: pod.link/1434232412 ...

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Our theme is Identities and it's Black History Month so with this in mind, we're sharing three memoir/biography book recommendations:Becoming by Michelle ObamaIn her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her -- from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it -- in her own words and on her own terms.**Maybe I Don't Belong Here by David HarewoodThis powerful and provocative memoir charts critically acclaimed actor David Harewood’s life from working class Birmingham to the bright lights of Hollywood. He shares insights from his recovery after an experience of psychosis and uncovers devastating family history. Maybe I Don't Belong Here is a groundbreaking account of the impact of everyday racism on Black mental health and a rallying cry to examine the biases that shape our society.**Finding Me by Viola DavisThis is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose and my strength, but also to finding my voice in a world that didn't always see me.#authorspotlight #identities #memoir #biography #blackhistorymonth #bookrecommendation #goallin2026 ...

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