Nottingham Writing Course

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to pass on the news of my latest writing course - these have had fantastic success and feedback so far in Derby, so I'm pleased to be bringing a short 'taster' course over to Nottingham Broadway. The taster will run over four weeks and will be covering key areas such as how to create a great plot, develop strong character, use description powerfully and effectively, develop techniques for writing great short stories and other formats, as well as how to get your work out there with magazines, small presses and literary agents. It'll be great for anyone just getting interested in writing, as well as those with a bit of experience already behind them.

Here's the official anyway:

CREATIVE WRITING TASTER COURSE

Do you fancy having a go at writing fiction? This taster course gives you the chance to explore your writing talent, discover what makes a great story and find out more about the world of publishing. With a variety of practical exercises and helpful advice, this course is ideal for anyone interested in taking up writing or experienced scribes looking for a refresher course. It will be led by Alex Davis, a freelance tutor, speaker and events organiser.

4 WEEKS COMMENCING 6TH SEP

TUESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:30PM

£70/£50 concessions and members

Tickets will be on sale online shortly, but in the meantime you can book them from the Broadway box office on 0115 952 6611.

Thanks a lot!

Alex

Overdue blog...

Hi Everyone,

First off all, I know it's been way too long since my last blog, for a host of reasons - partly it's just been busy, and partly it's been trying to have a bit of chill-out time after a very busy June and July. But anyway, things are fully back in the swing now for the remainder of the year, with a whole host of exciting events to come, and having had a month off in August, Alt.Fiction will be back with a bang in September with two fantastic events taking place two nights in a row!

First of all, we'll be at Derby QUAD on the 14th September hosting AN EVENING WITH CHRISTOPHER PRIEST, in association with our good friends at Gollancz. Christopher is one of the UK's most acclaimed SF authors, with a host of incredible titles behind him including The Prestige, The Separation, The Glamour and many more. This event celebrates the release of his latest title, THE ISLANDERS, which will be on sale at the event two weeks before it hits bookshops! We'll be presenting a reading and Q+A from 7pm, followed by a signing, as well as screening THE PRESTIGE with an introduction from Christopher. A fantastically exciting evening all around, if you ask me...

Not wanting to rest on our laurels, the very next night (15th September) we'll be heading over to Leicester Phoenix Square to be joined by ROBERT RANKIN, again courtesy of the folks at Gollancz. Robert has long been one of the top names in comic fantasy, accruing a larger cult following with each release. This event marks the release of his latest title, THE MECHANICAL MESSIAH AND OTHER MARVELS OF THE MODERN AGE, with a reading, Q+A and signing. I can't wait for this one, as Robert has a reputation as a thoroughly entertaining speaker, so I'm looking forward to seeing him in action!

You can check out the details on the event with Christopher Priest at

http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/cinema-listings/pg106

and the details for Robert Ranking are up at

http://www.phoenix.org.uk/index.php?cms_id=487

So come and join us for one (or both) of these great nights!

More to follow shortly, including more events for October and November...

Cheers

Alex