Local author and educator James Oddy teaches this workshop on writing non-fiction from The Holbeck, exploring how people can improve their non-fiction writing, be it a memoir, biography or a report

Gill Lambert: Poetry Workshop

Mar 11th, 2020 13m 27s

Gill Lambert teaches a beginners' poetry workshop at Carriageworks Theatre, exploring writing poetry from other people's perspectives

Barney Bardsley: Memoir Writing Workshop

Mar 7th, 2020 13m 48s

Exploring the art of personal narrative with the author of "A Handful of Earth" and "The Old Dog" in a workshop at the Seacroft Library.

Clare Fisher: Fiction Writing Workshop

Mar 6th, 2020 13m 58s

Novelist, short story writer, creative writing teacher and editorial consultant Clare Fisher teaches a workshop from Pudsey library in how to turn experiences of Leeds into fiction through a series of reading, writing and discussion activities.

Michael Stewart: Introduction To Screenwriting Workshop

Mar 5th, 2020 13m 39s

In this first official event of Leeds Lit Fest 2020, award-winning screenwriter Michael Stewart teaches a workshop in screenwriting at Rothwell Community Hub. Michael introduces beginners to the art and craft of writing short film scripts, the

James Nash Strolls Through the Tiled Hall

Mar 2nd, 2020 25m 35s

We start in the glorious Tiled Hall of the Leeds Central Library for a jaunt around town with Leeds-based writer and poet James Nash. Hosted and produced by Peter Spafford.

Seni Seneviratne conjures her family's past in Holbeck

Feb 29th, 2020 29m 46s

Leeds born poet Seni Seneviratne journeys back in time with host Peter Spafford to explore her family's mixed-race (Ceylon and Yorkshire) history in Holbeck and other settings in South Leeds, stirring up legacies of the British Empire, reflecti

Rommi Smith goes "yondering" in the Kirkgate Market

Feb 28th, 2020 24m 47s

Produced by Rosie Parsons.

Boff Whalley treks the Otley Chevin

Feb 22nd, 2020 27m 52s

Writer and musician, Chumbawamba, Commoners Choir, takes Leeds Lit Fest podcast host Peter Spafford on a windswept hike on the outskirts of Leeds and discusses writing and landscapes, running, urban/rural and other sources of literary energy. P

Malika Booker explores Chapeltown

Feb 17th, 2020 28m 56s

Leeds Lit Fest podcast host Peter Spafford goes on a ramble with Malika Booker through the parks, libraries, nail salons, churches and streets of Chapeltown, Leeds and discover the connections between a sense of place and fruitful writing. Mali

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