Author Archives: Della Galton

How to Write Your First Novel – Sat 17 May

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Della Galton

Just a very quick blog to say I’m running a day course – How to Write Your First Novel. It’s at Kinson Community Centre, Bournemouth on Saturday 17 May from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. It should be a small … Continue reading →

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Woman’s Weekly Fiction Workshops – Hot Tips

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Della Galton

A couple of Fridays ago I was teaching again with Gaynor Davies at the Blue Fin Buildings, our subject, Writing Short Stories for Woman’s Weekly. I thought you might like an update. There are two more short story workshops planned … Continue reading →

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Meltwater

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Della Galton

Novellas are the new novels, apparently. Can’t remember where I saw that. But just in case it’s true, I thought you might like to see my latest novella, Meltwater, which is all about dysfunctional families. (Are there any other kind!) … Continue reading →

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The Journey of a Woman’s Weekly Short Story – from arrival to publication

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Della Galton

Last Friday I was lucky enough to be teaching at Woman’s Weekly’s offices in London with Fiction Editor, Gaynor Davies.  While I was there, I thought it would be very interesting to find out exactly what happens to our stories … Continue reading →

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Workshops and Writing Courses Happening Now

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Della Galton

We are suddenly awash with writing courses – must be spring 🙂  In date order, soonest first, below are some of the ones I am personally involved with: From 17th February, 2014 – 2nd March – Purbeck Literary Festival There are … Continue reading →

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Tips on Entering Writing Competitions – Wednesday Writing Spot

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Della Galton

I recently judged the H E Bates Short Story Competition, organised by the Northampton Writers Group. Morgen Bailey is the chair and for today’s Wednesday Writing Spot I’m delighted to welcome Morgen to my blog to give us her tips … Continue reading →

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H E Bates Short Story Competition. Winners and Presentation

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Della Galton

I was honoured to be asked to judge the 2013 H E Bates Short Story Competition, and last Friday 17th January I presented the prizes to the winners, which was both humbling (I wish I’d written some of those stories) … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Spot – What Would You Save in a Fire?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Della Galton

So… this is the year you are going to write that novel, sell a short story to a magazine, publish that memoir. In short, do everything you said you were going to do this time last year but didn’t quite … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Spot – New Year Resolutions for Writers – all under 1000 words

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Della Galton

One writing resolution a month. All of them under 1000 words. How hard can it be 🙂 January In 400 words – Begin with the words, ‘A dream I would like to achieve this year is…’  February In 100 words  … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Della Galton

A very quick blog to say festive greetings and also, I must apologize for the distinct lack of reading material I’ve produced lately. In the last few weeks I’ve been moving out of my house, trying to find a new one, and … Continue reading →

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