Tinder - another topic for an article on modern relationships?

Read this article on 'Tinder'.   

Images from The Guardian, November 23rd 2013.

While I'm on here, this article about writer's habits is worth a read...

This week, still focusing on 'Place', we're looking at 'Pink Mist' by Owen Sheers. It is a verse-drama about the experiences of three young soldiers who are sent on tour to Afghanistan. The drama also has its roots in Bristol, and both settings are central to the drama. It was originally recorded for Radio 4, but unfortunately, the programmes aren't available on i-player at the moment. I'll let you know if that changes.

Read this extract. Then read this review from the Guardian and this information from the writer's own webpage.




I went to hear a reading of the poem at the weekend - in Redcliffe caves - and it was powerful stuff. Strongly recommended. Owen Sheers had some really useful tips on writing in meter as well, which I'll pass on to you next lesson.

What are your thoughts on 'Pink Mist'? Post your comments, please!

Teacher rap battle

We were talking about this in class the other day - here it is!

Have to write a script? No drama...

Use the writers' room to help you with writing scripts.

This blog by Danny Stack is also a useful resource for the aspiring scriptwriter

Read some of this Twitter fiction before Friday when we'll be having a go at writing a story in 140 characters or less.

AQA page for AS Creative Writing

Here's a link for the exam board's page on AS Creative Writing - use this for details of the specification, advice on course-work and guidance on exam questions.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/a-level/creative-writing-2750

Creating Characters...

Here's an interesting article on creating character - with a contribution from one of my favourite writers, George Saunders.

The Creativity / Teaching debate

There's always debate about whether or not creative writing can be 'taught'. The article below defends the concept of the creative writing course and argues that the workshop has real value for aspiring writers like ourselves!
 Rachel Cusk: in praise of the creative writing course

Link to Daily Writing Tips

Have a look at  Daily Writing Tips - it has some useful advice on technical issues and also some interesting articles on creative writing.

New Creative Writing AS Level!

Calling all creative writers! Sign up now if you're interested in doing this new AS level at St Brendan's from September 2013.