Events
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“Sending Up the Clowns” - An Evening With Simon Hoggart
4th February 2012
Celebrate National Libraries Day with author and acclaimed wit Simon Hoggart.
Mickleover Library, Derby £9
Audiences will be guaranteed 90 minutes of hilarity and astonishment as Simon reads from, and talks about, this compendium of jokes and anecdotes from his life in journalism that sparkles with wit and wisdom. With time for questions, Simon’s talk will be followed by a book signing. -
Radio Interview with writer Neal James
5th February 2012
Blog Talk Radio interview with Barbara Conelli
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DERBYSHIRE FOLK TALES
6th February 2012
Derbyshire Folk Tales – Book Relaunch
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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CREATIVES [Nottingham]
7th February 2012
Explore how the tools of creative communications can maximise your time and resources, attract new collaborations and increase participation.
This event takes place at City Arts
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Listen While You Lunch- ‘Dickens Tales – Bleak and Curious’ with storyteller Julie Ann Cooper
7th February 2012
12.10pm and 1.10pm
Derby Central Library
Fancy a break from the workplace or a sit down after doing the shopping? In celebration of Charles Dickens Bicentenary join storyteller Julie Ann Cooper for some bleak and curious tales.Feel free to bring along your sandwiches!
Cost: Free, no booking required
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How to write (and talk) about your work in a compelling way: a workshop with Pete Mosley
9th February 2012
This innovative one-day workshop is designed to help writers, artists and creative businesses write and talk about their work in a compelling way. Learn how to capture and articulate the stories you need to tell in order to hold the attention of your audience and potential customers.
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TheatreLab
24th February 2012
A chance to see local playwrights, directors, companies or groups to try out their work-in-progress in front of a supportive audience.
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Book Signing with writer Neal James
25th February 2012
The Book Boutique, Ripley, Derbyshire.
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It was the best of times, the worst of times..." Charles Dickens in an hour
2nd March 2012
Mike Wilson condenses the whole of Dickens into a one hour talk.
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Novel-Writing Workshop with Kerry Young
3rd March 2012
Our enjoyable and practical one-day workshop is ideal for writers of all ages and abilities.
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HOW CREATIVES CAN ENGAGE WITH THE PUBLIC SECTOR
6th March 2012
Discover how creativity and public sector targets meet, identify the right contacts, get support and find the most effective way to present your ideas.
This event takes place at LCB Depot
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Meet the Author- Simon Beckett
6th March 2012
Simon Beckett will be talking about his series of forensic crime novels, followed by a Q&A.
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Finishing Your Novel with Martin Davies
10th March 2012
A one day creative writing workshop
Starting a novel can be hard enough – but finishing it is even harder. How do you know when it’s finished? When is it safe to put down your pen? What about re-writes? Editing? Getting feedback? Getting published?Martin Davies’ Finishing Your Novel workshop is designed to answer some of those questions. Aimed at people who have already embarked on a work of fiction, the workshop will help you think about (and grapple with) what happens next. It will appeal to people who have already attended Martin’s Novel Writing Starter Kit or Novel Writing Booster Kit workshops, but don’t worry if you haven’t – anyone struggling to finish a novel will benefit from this course.
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Pomegranate Playwriting Festival 2012
14th March 2012
The Pomegranate Theatre
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States of Independence 3
17th March 2012
States of Independence is an annual, free event about independent publishing, independent writing, independent thinking.
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Foot in the Door 2
20th March 2012
A FREE evening of readings and talks, ideal for emerging and aspiring writers.
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Meet the Author- Martin Davies
21st March 2012
Martin Davies will be talking about his writing and his new novel ‘The Year After’, a moving story of love and loss and the struggle to adapt in the aftermath of World War One. Martin’s talk will be followed by a question and answer session and a book signing.
Mickleover Library, Derby
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What Women Want
29th March 2012
A night of Storytelling by Shonaleigh one of the UKs finest storytellers. A chance to see an amazing performer perform her amazing show.
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Alt.Fiction Weekend of Sci Fi, Fantasy & Horror
14th April 2012
14th& 15thApril 2012
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Ouse Muse
19th April 2012
Spoken Word Open Mic (mainly poetry)
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Writing Short Fiction with Judith Allnatt
21st April 2012
One day creative writing workshop
Mickleover Library, Derby
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Discover Festival 2012
18th May 2012
A weekend of science-fiction, fantasy and horror with Guests of Honour Peter F Hamilton and Graham Masterton.
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6th annual Facts & Fiction Storytelling Workshop
14th July 2012
Creativity, Invention & Storytelling. A workshop aimed at everyone interested in oral storytelling, particularly storytellers, teachers and librarians.
