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Our December Young Writers group found five participants grappling with the elements of crime fiction. Following in the footsteps of Arthur Conan-Doyle and Agatha Christie, we set out a framework for them to follow, which would lead to compelling crime fiction. We devised the workshop […]

During last month’s in-person workshop at Kresen Kernow, we discovered some common ground between our young writers, beyond their love of the art form. Several participants expressed an interest in writing fantasy. As we aim to be guided by what students want to write, we […]

To open the new season we have an extra special guest, Sir Tim Rice! Lyricist extraordinaire, producer, writer, cricketer and The Writers’ Block patron, Tim has a wealth of stories and wisdom to share with us. Best known for writing the lyrics to Jesus Christ […]

Being able to gather with the Young Writers is always a pleasure, whether meeting virtually or not…but after so long, last Saturday’s first in-person workshop truly felt like a gift. Four newcomers and one regular met at Kresen Kernow in Redruth for a workshop on […]

We have just released our latest podcast! Next term we will be back with a new podcast series, kicking off in September with special guest, Sir Tim Rice, The Writers’ Block patron. See you then!   In episode two of season three, I have the […]

Rambling bushes sweeping Over sheer-drop cliffs. Shrieking gulls cry to the sky and In tiny holes, cleaning their whiskers: Ever-present mice huddle against the gale R, Young Writers’ Group, 26th June 2021   Our June Young Writers workshop fell just after the Summer Solstice, so […]

In season three, episode one, I catch up with poet, senior lecturer in creative writing at Exeter University, and community arts project leader John Wedgewood Clarke. John grew up in West Penwith and reflects on the diverse and complex cultural landscape of his childhood, from […]

Clay country natives Edward Rowe and Olivia Lowry, along with fellow writer Wyl Menmuir, have been digging for stories, old and new, real and imagined, and degrees in between in Roche and Pentewan.  These were shared in May through random acts of distribution in both […]

Deadline for applications: Sunday 20th June Available places on this course: 10   ‘Owdyado Theatre love twisted tales. Compelling stories, often dark in tone, that draw the audience in then thrill them with an unexpected plot twist! (‘Owdyado are big fans The Twilight Zone and […]

Our May Young Writers’ Zoom workshop saw the return of a few familiar faces, and a number of newcomers. Inspired by the approach that the government is taking to lifting lockdown restrictions, we decided to play with the concept of maps and journeys. Whether imagined […]