Creative writing

Writings

A collection of writing from students on a recent creative writing course led by Bill Eaton.

A letter to my child

A selection of letters written by members of the Plymouth Multilingual Group with the help of Creative Writing tutor Lucy Pinney.

Creative writing articles

Our library writers in residence have written a series of articles on creative writing aimed at beginners.

An introduction to writing fiction by Bill Eaton

Creative writing by Roy York

Other sources of help

The Library Service runs frequent creative writing courses often inviting well known authors to give talks at libraries. Keep an eye on our what's on page for details.

A couple of our libraries have writers groups that meet regularly.

Other organisations that run creative writing courses are Devon County Council; Worker's Educational Association; City College and Swarthmore on Mutley Plain. There is normally a charge for attending courses offered by these organisations but for some who come under certain categories the course will be offered free. You will also find several writers' groups situated in and around the Plymouth area; a small weekly attendance fee is usually required when becoming a member.

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