Category Archives: News

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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Books? We’ve got them covered. Guest Post from Soundhaven.com

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Peter

Today I’d like to welcome Soundhaven.com to my blog.  And it’s all about covers. Oh and just in case you were interested – From Invisible to Irresistible is free today too 🙂  Over to you, Soundhaven.com… Soundhaven.com hasn’t been around … 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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Shadowman

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Peter

Just in case anyone fancies a preview of my new novella, Shadowman, here’s the blurb and first chapter 🙂 Karen and Rob’s show-jumping yard is in trouble. And so is their marriage. Then someone starts sending anonymous letters. They seem … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo So Far

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Della Galton

If you’ve read this blog lately, you’ll know I’ve been doing the NaNoWriMo challenge, i.e. I signed up to write a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. Well, actually, I’m a nano rebel. I decided it would be … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Spot – Wells Literature Festival

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Della Galton

Just a little bit of feedback from me this week regarding the Wells Literature Festival where I did a workshop on Writing and Selling Short Stories on Sunday 13 October. I hadn’t realised I’d be teaching in the Bishop’s Palace. … Continue reading →

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