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How to run a supper club, home restaurant or pop up
OverviewThis fun and intensive course, taught by Guild of Food Writer's Food blogger of year MsMarmitelover, will transform the way you cook, eat and host. Whether you want to to launch a pop-up...
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Independent magazine publishing with Steve Watson
Learn the essentials of producing a magazine direct from successful editors and publishersOverviewNew titles of independent magazines hit the shelves every week - very few of them, however, make it...
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Creative coding for teachers
Learn to use programming in the classroom - whether you're teaching primary or secondary educationOverviewWith the arrival of the new national curriculum teachers will be required to teach programming...
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Adapting for the screen
OverviewFrom Harry Potter to Behind the Candelabra, books are one of the richest sources of material for film and television producers. Whether you're an aspiring screenwriter or already an experienced...
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How to self publish
The essentials of editing, production, distribution, marketing – and the realities of making moneyOverviewFor an ever-growing variety of independent authors of fiction and non-fiction alike, affordable...
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How to write fiction based on family history
OverviewOur family histories can provide richly detailed sources of inspiration, as the likes of Rhidian Brook's recent bestseller The Aftermath, or Oliver Pötzsch's acclaimed 'The Hangman's Daughter'...
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Investigative journalism
An intensive weekend course with some of the best investigative reporters in the landOverviewThere are some qualities of the investigative journalist that can't be taught, such as persistence,...
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Manchester - Writing for theatre
Take your writing from the page to the stage with this unique and inspiring two-day course.This masterclass is run in association with the University of Salford.OverviewThis is surely the best possible...
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How to research and write historical crime fiction
How to dig up dark secrets from the past and find the beating heart of the storyOverviewSince Brother Cadfael solved his first murder in 1137, historical crime fiction has exploded as a phenomenon,...
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Take your acting further: a weekend workshop
An unintimidating introduction to acting like a professionalOverviewWhether you're looking to tread the boards, improve your public speaking or just build confidence, this practical weekend workshop is...
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Free your creativity and get started on your book
OverviewWhether you are an experienced writer or just setting out, marshalling your muse can be tough. If you are unsure how to get started or get into the writing flow, this is a nurturing environment...
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Feature writing
Learn both the mechanics of feature journalism – from pitching to editing – and the art of writing a great pieceOverview Learn how to find, pitch and produce eye-catching, insightful and memorable...
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How to pitch to commissioning editors
Pitching is the most daunting part of being a journalist, and the one every freelancer wishes they could live without. In this evening three commissioning editors show you how.OverviewPitching is the...
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An introduction to food start-ups curated by Stuart Langley
OverviewCan't decide where to eat? Then start your own restaurant. The growth in small-scale eateries such as food vans, supper clubs and pop-up restaurants mean anyone with enough drive and desire can...
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Develop your writing: how to structure your novel with Gillian Slovo
Working on a novel but losing your way? This weekend clinic will get your writing back on trackOverviewMaintaining momentum is one of the hardest parts of finishing a novel. Wrestling with unforeseen...
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The essentials of writing crime fiction
Solve the mystery of how to write gripping crime fiction with a two-day investigation into the genre led by top authorsOverviewEverybody loves a good, juicy murder. So it's little wonder crime fiction...
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Independent magazine publishing with Steve Watson
Learn the essentials of producing a magazine direct from successful editors and publishersOverviewNew titles of independent magazines hit the shelves every week - very few of them, however, make it...
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Getting started on your novel with Andrew Miller
Take your first steps in novel-writing with a Costa Award-winning authorOverviewWriting a novel is the process of distilling the big idea in your head into the reality of words on a page. No-one knows...
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Adapting for the screen
OverviewFrom Harry Potter to Behind the Candelabra, books are one of the richest sources of material for film and television producers. Whether you're an aspiring screenwriter or already an experienced...
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How to self publish
The essentials of editing, production, distribution, marketing – and the realities of making moneyOverviewFor an ever-growing variety of independent authors of fiction and non-fiction alike, affordable...
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