Category Archives: Writing conferences & schools

Last minute Christmas Presents for Writers

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Della Galton

So… have you finished your Christmas shopping? Is everything wrapped and under the tree? Or have you just looked at your calendar and thought blimey, is it only a week away I’d better get cracking? (pun intended!). If you fall … Continue reading →

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Writing Courses – Five tips on finding a good one?

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Della Galton

I am lucky enough to be able to teach creative writing at various venues.  This is Woman’s Weekly’s new home at Canary Wharf. How can you fail to be inspired by this view? Tip Number One – Credibility Do the … Continue reading →

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Writing Courses – are they worth it?

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Della Galton

There are so many writing courses around these days. Universities run them, publishers run them, magazines run them. In fact every Tom, Dick and Harry (if you’ll excuse the cliche) runs writing courses. Even the smallest town has a literary … Continue reading →

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Holidays for Writers – are they worth it?

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Della Galton

I’ve recently been lucky enough to spend time at two well known writers’ Summer Schools.  The Writers’ Holiday at Fishguard (Pembrokeshire) and Swanwick the Writers’ Summer School (Derbyshire). So what can you do at a writers’ holiday? Apart from network and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Keep on Learning

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Della Galton

Today,  I am delighted to welcome my guest blogger and friend, the lovely Kath McGurl, owner and author of Womag. Kath is talking about writing classes. Kath has just written a fabulous little writing book called Ghost Stories and How … Continue reading →

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The Dunford Novelists’ Conference

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Della Galton

Gosh, it’s ages since I wrote a blog, and I have been meaning to tell you about the Dunford Novelists for a while. This is my all time favourite writing conference. Two reasons: one, it’s at the end of January … Continue reading →

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Update on Swanwick Erotica

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Della Galton

Now I have your attention, I am, of course, talking about my How to Write Erotica Course at Swanwick Writers Summer School – as opposed to any actual erotica taking place at Swanwick, which naturally I’m not aware of, and … Continue reading →

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Swanwick The Writers’ Summer School 2012

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Della Galton

And while I’m on the subject of brilliant writing conferences, here is another one. Swanwick Writers’ is in Derbyshire in beautiful surroundings. And if you fancy a week getting totally inspired and motivated and learning loads, not to mention partying … Continue reading →

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I Am A Best Selling Writer

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Della Galton

I am a best selling writer.  And so is Lynn Hackles.  Here is the picture of us recording these words on film.   No, we have not gone mad.  No, we have not just hit the best seller lists. And … Continue reading →

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A Brilliant Weekend at Fishguard

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Della Galton

Last weekend I taught for the first time at Fishguard in Pembrokeshire at one of Anne and Gerry Hobbs courses.  The hotel was beautiful, Victorian elegance, fab food, and a wonderful coastal setting. The course was called Write a Story … Continue reading →

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