Category: Writing
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Crime Writers’ Day: The Real Killers with Paul Harrison
Truth is stranger than fiction – it has to be, since in fiction, everything has to make sense. Loose ends need to be tied up and usually, for a really satisfying read, the perpetrator of the crime is caught by the cleverness of our detective.
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Crime Writers’ Day – Crime Seen Panel: Jane Lythell, Hugh Fraser and Julie Wassmer
There’s a reason – several, actually – why crime drama is so popular on television. The thrill of a chase, the whodunnit factor, the edge of seat menace. Our Crime Seen panel at the festival consists of three authors infinitely qualified to discuss why taking crime and thriller books to…
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Dyslexia House Writing Competition
Do you have a story to tell but find it hard to get it down on paper? If it’s a struggle, why not contact Dyslexia House for help? They can help get your words into print. So get in touch right now for writing help! Or do you prefer…
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The Dickens Festival
Join us at Rochester Children’s Library during the Dickens Festival for Poetrees inspired by the great man’s works. Or choose your Dickens Name and write your very own great work, starring the character you would have been! It’s all free and there’s no need to book, but children must be…
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#RLF2016: Creative Writing Workshops and Writers’ Retreat
We have three very different workshops for you this year: Try your hand at screenwriting, be brave and learn about self publishing, or figure out where your story will take place with our world building session.
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Medway Libraries/Uni of Kent Creative Writing courses
Following on from taster sessions in September, Medway Libraries and the University of Kent offer beginners the opportunity to develop their writing skills.
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Call out: Performers to join us at the Dickens Festival
This year’s Garden Party is again a little different – we’re taking up residence at the Dickens Festival from 3-5 June, with activities ongoing throughout the three days to celebrate our most famous writer.
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Creative Writing for Beginners
As part of their Return to Learning programme, Medway Libraries are running a free creative writing course for beginners, especially those who are returning to study after a break.
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Hanging Pockets
February half term is almost with us – incredibly, since the younglings have only just gone back to school – and we’re very happy to be running a joint event with the beautiful new Huguenot Museum.
Rochester Literature Festival 