Category Archives: Cornwall

Roads Less Travelled: Journey 3

You are cordially invited to join Kneehigh artist in residence, Anna Maria Murphy on the third and final pilgrimage of roads less travelled through Cornwall as she collects and creates stories inspired by the people she meets and the places … Continue reading

Posted in Cornwall, News

Trereife House Literary Day

Trereife House will be opening its doors on Sunday 11th July to welcome an array of acts from the local and national literary scene for an afternoon of readings, comedy and debate for all the family. Harking back to the … Continue reading

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Caravanserai Writing Course

‘A Sense of Place’ One Day Writing Courses – Saturday July 17th, 2010 10:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs A day exploring creative writing and landscape. There will be focused writing sessions, talks on contemporary Cornish Writers, discussions about making a … Continue reading

Posted in Cornwall, News, Workshops

Profwriting Writing Competition

Time is running out to enter the Profwriting Writing Competition! Profwriting are scouting for the best new writing talent from the South West to take to Port Eliot Festival. Send a sample of your work and you could win: * … Continue reading

Posted in Cornwall, Festivals, News, Prizes & Competitions, South West

Roads Less Travelled with Anna Maria Murphy

You are cordially invited to join Kneehigh artist in residence, Anna Maria Murphy on the 2nd pilgrimage of roads less travelled through Cornwall as she collects and creates stories inspired by the people she meets and the places she visits. … Continue reading

Posted in Cornwall, News

Tickets on sale for Charles Causley Festival 2010

Tickets are now on sale, from Launceston Library and The Bookshop, Launceston for the 2010 Charles Causley Festival. Literature highlights include the Moor Poets, Simon Hall, Marcia Willett, Tessa Hainsworth and Lesley Howarth. Download the full programme here for the … Continue reading

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Writing Summer Schools at University College Falmouth in July

Every year, the MA Professional Writing Team at Falmouth runs a series of exciting summer schools focusing on different aspects of writing. All of them are taught by successful practising writers who know what it takes to create – and … Continue reading

Posted in Cornwall, News, Opportunities, Summer Schools

Telltales takes a long, hard look at itself: Volume XVII Human Nature 25 May

After a break in April to discuss some exciting adventures into publishing, Telltales, Cornwall’s popular reading night is back this May and is getting reflective with its new theme: Human Nature. Conceived as an inspiration point for writers, this month’s … Continue reading

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The Charles Causley Festival 2010

The first Charles Causley Festival will be held in Launceston, Cornwall 4-5 June 2010. The festival will encompass many of the characteristics of Causley’s life and works, including poetry from the Moor Poets, an event with Tessa Hainsworth and music … Continue reading

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Charles Causley news: release date for Natalie Merchant’s Leave Your Sleep

The release date for Natalie Merchant’s double CD Leave Your Sleep has been announced. Two versions of Leave Your Sleep will be available April 12th on Nonesuch Records: a 26 song version with deluxe packaging and a 16-track “selections” version … Continue reading

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