behind the scenes event series

I have been trying to get my novel completed for the last 5 years having started it 10 years ago. Despite re-writes and getting feedback etc I must have been over it more than 30 times. The seminar with Emma Darwin was outstanding. It’s the best event I have attended and made total sense! So many practical tips with a couple of exercises will now enable me to get the job finished. The session was highly motivating and the method of editing and revision will make the job so much easier but also enjoyable.

Thank you so much for Saturday. It was an inspiring day, especially the evening, and the timing was perfect for me as I get back into writing after my summer break. I felt very lucky to be in the company of so many talented writers, and I thought you did a fabulous job hosting the event, animating the session with Joanna, and of course the session after supper when we all pitched our ideas. Well done. I thought it was terrific.

Just a quick note to thank you so much for yesterday. It was wonderful to meet you and the workshop was fantastic! I very much enjoyed the exercises and meeting all the other attendees.

Thank you Emma, for a wonderful experience at the away day and overnight at your stunning home. It is always nice to spend time with writers, but especially like minded creatives out in the deep woods of writing their novels. Both you and your husband were exquisite hosts, taking care of every need. The quality of teaching was exceptional.

The quickest of notes to say ‘thank-you’ for a very enjoyable and very useful session last night. I should also say it was great value for money! I’ve emailed, said the same thing to Emma Darwin, but for you and BPA to initiate, organise, and host such an event is extraordinarily supportive for new writers. Thanks again

I’m really enjoying these and a great way to stay ‘connected’ with a writing community so thank you so much for keeping them coming!

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the recording of the session, which I just spent the morning working through. I found the ideas and insights valuable and Emma’s approach to narrative structure seems so simple but effective – not as prescriptive/restrictive as all those ’Save the Cat’ type templates, but a great way to stress test shifting plot ideas and first drafts. Looking forward to the next session.

I’d like to say a big thank to you and your colleagues for a really engaging and informative evening last night, and for taking the time to run this event, which helps get authors on the map.

I just wanted to share that I thought last night was great. Two very knowledgeable guests and I thought the mix of Q&A and then interactive part at the end really worked. Lovely venue too.

Thanks again for the event – I thought it was brilliant. Very helpful and informative and what a great atmosphere at Bàrd Books!

Thank you for organising this wonderful event. We loved it! The venue is a gem and everyone seemed to be able to hear and see. The content was perfectly pitched – stimulating & informative.