Events

Explore how fact can fuel your fiction and discover how writers use research to create stories, from finding the initial spark of inspiration to deepening the resonance of your writing, in this West Dean College short course. Read more...

Are you struggling with plot? Want to find the narrative arc within your story? In this afternoon workshop, we will explore the basic elements of this ancient narrative and see what we can learn about our own story lines Read more...

Fri 6 Oct 2017

For all levels of experience. Time to share new work and work in progress.  Read more...

Wed 1 Nov 2017 to Mon 31 Dec 2018

Hot-desking for writers - a peaceful studio in the centre of Frome where up to ten writers can write together free from distractions six days a week. Read more...

Sat 25 Nov 2017

Christmas comes but once a year, and with it Sledge-Lit rolls back into town for another feast of festive fun!  Read more...

Sat 2 Dec 2017

Can you really see the world from another's perspective? Explore empathetic writing with Sarah Howe Read more...

Sat 2 Dec 2017

Delve into the exciting world of crime writing with two leading experts in the field in this full-day workshop..  Read more...

Sat 2 Dec 2017

Discover new ways to bring your research to life in this day workshop for aspiring or emerging fiction writers Read more...

Sat 2 Dec 2017

Writers & Artists are joining forces with literature development charity Literature Works to bring you a day of getting to grips with the practicalities of writing. Read more...

Mon 1 Jan 2018 to Sun 31 Mar 2019

Independent Project is the second of OCA’s two advanced distance learning courses in creative writing. Like Retrospect & Prospect, Independent Project has been designed to help you develop whatever piece(s) of writing you wish to work on.  Read more...