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Friday Features: Before, During And After A Very Lockdown Christmas

17 December 2021 News, WriteOn Features

Edited by Claire Buss When I had the idea for this feature – looking back at Christmas before and after the COVID-19 lockdown – we didn't have the Omicron variant and plan C, D or whatever weren't looming. It makes this look at Christmas and how we spend our time even ...

Monday Moments: Spreading Christmas Cheer

06 December 2021 Monday Moments, News

Introduced By Holly King The final month of 2021 rolls in and people seem to be needing Christmas more than ever. Is it just me, or have stores been selling Christmas items, and have friends put up their decorations, earlier this year? Perhaps more than any other UK holiday, Christmas is ...

Thursday Connectors: Childhood Memories + Fond Reflections

18 November 2021 News, Thursday Connectors

By Farzana Hakim Hi, all, welcome once again to another great edition of Thursday Connectors, with me, your host, Farzana. Let me warn you right here, I’ve needed a box of tissues to hand while bringing you these fabulous pieces of writing! What can I do? I’m sentimental. I can’t help getting ...

Thursday Connectors: The Lowdown On Publishing Internationally

23 September 2021 News, Thursday Connectors

By Farzana Hakim Hi all, it's Farzana here. I'm super glad to be connecting with you again after what seems like a long time. August was our holiday and, although I had planned lots to do with the family, all had to be ditched when I got that dreaded phone call ...

Monday Moments: Looking Back At A Summer Of Play

06 September 2021 Monday Moments, News

Introduced By Holly King September is a dreary month. It signals the end of holidays, sunshine, lie-ins and late nights; of days out and not worrying about the time, of seeing friends and family, beach trips, sun cream and the relaxing of rules. September is when the play ends and work ...

Write On! Interview: Waubgeshig Rice – Shining A Light: Past, Present And Future

23 May 2021 News, WriteOn Interviews

By Madeleine F White Waubgeshig Rice is a Wasauksing First Nation Canadian author. A father of two, he recently left journalism to focus on his literary career. His novel Moon Of The Crusted Snow directs our gaze to many layers of our contemporary world and the darkness the ‘moon’ illuminates. Nonetheless, ...

Thursday Connectors: The Joys Of Spring Days

22 April 2021 News, Thursday Connectors

By Farzana Hakim Hi, all. It’s so good to be hosting a fresh edition of Thursday Connectors. My name’s Farzana and I’ve been busy prepping myself for the transformations taking place all around me. Firstly, Primark opened on Monday! And no, I’ve not been brave enough to go to my nearest branch ...

Showcase: Victory Of Spring Over Winter + The Dress + April Morning

31 March 2021 News, WriteOn Showcase

This is going to be the last time I edit Showcase. It’s been a pleasure to be able to share such diverse pieces of writing throughout March. We end the month with a spring story (Victory Of Spring Over Winter) and another piece (The Dress), which shows a woman getting ...

Thursday Connectors: Celebrating Women’s Voices And Stories – ‘Her Story: Part Two’

18 March 2021 News, Thursday Connectors

By Farzana Hakim Hi, all. It's Farzana here, your host for another great edition of Thursday Connectors. What a month it’s been since we last met! I’ve been busy hosting my 'Hear My Voice' workshops and I’m kind of sad they’re soon coming to an end, as I’ve been having such fun ...

Friday Features: Writing Audio Drama: A Brief Introduction by Chris Gregory

26 February 2021 News, WriteOn Features

The job of the audio dramatist is to tell a convincing and compelling story through sound alone. Chris Gregory from the Alternative Stories And Fake Realities Podcast takes us through some of the basics of writing for audio drama. This article will be a very brief run-through of some of the ...

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