Category Archives: Inspiration

Where does it come from?

Kate Allan’s book of the heart

Posted on 6 September, 2010 by Ian Cundell
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Web power rules!

Posted on 7 July, 2010 by Kevin Bennett

Who needs Facebook to keep in touch, eh? Get you own site, and see what pops up from the past. Check out this.

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Knowing why we cry

Posted on 3 July, 2010 by Ian Cundell

I have been thinking about last week’s finale of Dr Who (or rather the last two weeks, it was a two parter). I know what you’re thinking: a) you sad git and b) what’s that got to do with crying? … Continue reading →

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Hothouse flowers

Posted on 7 May, 2010 by Julie Mayhew

If you’re searching for a warm climate to help your writing grow, you could try Scotland… It worked for me.

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Ignore at my peril

Posted on 28 April, 2010 by Julie Mayhew

I’m doing the Hothouse Weekend with The Fielding Programme this weekend… Here’s why.

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Red Ink read out

Posted on 8 April, 2010 by Julie Mayhew

Certain VWC members said that I should put together some audio of me reading Red Ink to promote my book. Here’s proof that I do listen to good advice.

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The Get Writing 2010 Conference Cup

Posted on 6 March, 2010 by Ian Cundell

In all the post-Get Writing 2010 hubbub, I’ve just noticed that we completely forgot to record the result of the Get Writing Short Story competition. As a wise man once said: oops. So, for the record: GW10 was  the first … Continue reading →

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GW10 – A sell-out success

Posted on 22 February, 2010 by Jenny Barden

I’d like to thank everyone involved in ‘Get Writing 2010′, and I do mean ‘everyone’ – from our fantastic speakers and leaders, to the University of Hertfordshire, the VWC ‘Get Writing’ team, and every single delegate who attended. The measure … Continue reading →

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Get Writing 2010: Don’t take our word for it

Posted on 20 February, 2010 by Ian Cundell

Helen J Beal has been most generous with her praise

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Professional sportsmanship returns

Posted on 25 January, 2010 by Jes Guy

As a lad, my interest in football peaked in 1966 as England surged forwards to win the world cup. Subsequent outings (as the results suggest) have not been as successful or as rewarding. My last attempt at watching our 3 … Continue reading →

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