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SUMMARY:Faber Academy: Writing for Children (12 Weeks\, Evening Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your path to writing your first novel for younger readers in our Newcastle Writing for Children course. \nLed by Faber author Chloe Daykin\, you’ll build all the core skills needed to write stories for children in this wide-ranging\, adventurous course. \nCovering fiction for children aged six to twelve (with a little experimentation beyond)\, you’ll benefit from everything Chloe knows about this difficult craft – worlds that keep kids immersed\, dialogue that convinces them\, humour that gets giggles and more. \nYou’ll be joined by like-minded writers on your creative journey\, as well as benefiting from masterclasses and talks from guest authors. \nThe course will take place on Thursday evenings\, from 7–9 p.m. at The Common Room\, in the heart of Newcastle city centre. \nCourse Programme can be found on the course page here
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/faber-academy-writing-for-children/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Faber Academy: Writing a Novel (6 Months\, Evening)
DESCRIPTION:This is Faber Academy’s flagship course\, which has seen alumni such as S.J. Watson\, Saara El-Arifi\, Rachel Joyce\, Gail Honeyman and Alice Feeney go on to conquer bestseller lists around the world. Designed by the Director of our Fiction Programme\, Richard Skinner\, it’s a six-month deep dive into the art of the novel\, with sessions on every aspect you’ll need to take you from the bare bones of a draft to a finished novel. You’ll also hear from guest speakers including published alumni\, acclaimed authors and industry professionals. \nIt’s also a chance to build a writing group that you can take with you into your future writing career. Over the course of the six months\, you and your classmates will give feedback on each other’s work\, honing your own editorial eye as well as helping them develop their stories\, and will be there to cheer each other on as you approach the finishing line of your first draft. \nThis fifth iteration of Writing a Novel in Newcastle will be taught by Richard T. Kelly. Born in Newcastle\, Richard has written much about the north-east\, in particular his debut novel\, Crusaders (Faber\, 2008)\, and has taught Writing a Novel in London since 2017. \nOf Crusaders\, New Statesman said: ‘An ambitious and convincing account of political chicanery\, ideological quandaries and gang violence in 1990s Newcastle… In Crusaders\, the north-east has found a new champion.’ \nIs this the right course for me?\nThis is an advanced course\, designed as a practical alternative to a Creative Writing MA. Accordingly\, it’s not suitable for writers who would consider themselves complete beginners. That doesn’t mean you need to have taken courses before\, but it does mean that you need to feel confident that you’re ready to start work on your novel. You will also need to have an idea for it – it might be one you’ve been working on for a while\, or it could be something a little more unformed that you’re hoping to pin down with the help of the course.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/faber-academy-writing-a-novel-6-months-evening/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:INES RAE: Loud But Lonely Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for unforgettable live music as the incredible Ines Rae brings her highly anticipated Loud but Lonely Tour to Newcastle! \nKnown for her captivating vocals and deeply relatable songwriting\, Ines is set to deliver a performance that perfectly balances high-energy anthems with intimate moments. \nWhether you have been a fan from the beginning or are just discovering her sound\, this is your chance to experience the raw emotion and undeniable stage presence that makes her live shows so special.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/ines-rae-loud-but-lonely-tour/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Faber Academy: Writing Day with Sarfraz Manzoor
DESCRIPTION:This is a one day workshop designed to equip you with everything you need to start writing for newspapers\, magazines and online publications\, taught by Sarfraz Manzoor who will condense his three decades of experience as a journalist into one day. \nIn the morning we will look at the key skills you need to write for newspapers\, magazines and online publications. Sarfraz will guide you through all the basics so you’ll understand how to use your unique writing voice and how to come up with ideas. You’ll also look at how to interview people and how to craft opinion and feature articles using your own passions and personal obsessions as the starting point. \nIn the afternoon we’ll use what we’ve learned in the morning by writing\, using our own passions and personal obsessions as the starting point. We will also discuss some contemporary features and opinion pieces and Sarfraz will walk you through the best way to pitch to commissioning editors. \nThe day will end with a Q&A with Sarfraz about his career as a journalist. \nSchedule\nThis course takes place over a full Saturday\, at The Common Room in Newcastle city centre. \n10.00–12.30\nIntroduction to\nwriting for the media\nIn the morning session\, Sarfraz will talk through what you need to write for newspapers\, magazines and online media\, how to come up with ideas\, how to structure feature and opinion pieces and\, most crucially\, how to develop your writing voice \n12.30–13.30\nLunch\n13:30–16.00\nGet\nwriting\nIn the afternoon\, you’ll put what you’ve discussed in the morning session into practice with writing exercises\, close reading of key texts and a ‘how to pitch’ guide. \nThe day will end with a Q&A with Sarfraz on writing for newspapers and online publications.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/faber-academy-writing-day-with-sarfraz-manzoor/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pye Corner Audio (plus special guests)
DESCRIPTION:Wandering Oak & Hamilton Hunter Live presents…\nPye Corner Audio (PCA) is an electronic music project by Martin Jenkins\, which specialises in majestic\, cinematic electronica that evokes sci-fi soundtracks\, dystopian futures and the sound of haunted dance floors. \nJenkins refers to himself as the mysterious and nameless Head Technician in most of his online profiles\, and extra detail is taken to make the audio and visual elements of his performances look and sound worn and vintage. \nOn his latest full length release “More Songs About The Sun” Andy Bell (Ride/Oasis) adds guitar across ‘Euphoria’\, ‘Analogue Dreams’\, ‘Cycle’ and ‘As We Begin’\, bringing a hazy melodic edge\, while Ian Rankin adds spoken word to ‘The Breath Of Now’ too. \nPCA first came to attention with four volumes of Black Mill Tapes on his own label\, Pye Corner Audio Transcription Services. Like his contemporaries Demdike Stare and Ghost Box\, Martin seemed to be tapping into some hidden energy current\, channeling spirits via electrical means. The pioneering transmissions of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop could be detected lurking within the music’s staticky swirl; so could the ominous throb of John Carpenter’s film soundtracks. \nWhile the musical landscape has shifted over the years\, Pye Corner Audio’s retro-futurist transmissions remain timelessly compelling\, resembling a rickety tape transfer of a collective nostalgia\, waiting to be rediscovered. \nFor fans of Boards Of Canada\, Belbury Poly\, Marconi Union \nSupporting act for this show will be Eat Lights Become Lights. \nTicket link active from 3rd July at 10am.\n– £17 advance\n– Ages 18+ only\n– Doors open at 7:00pm
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/pye-corner-audio/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Northern Gothic Hexmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of dark treasures at the Northern Gothic Collective Hexmas Market! Returning for our 3rd event\, we bring you an extraordinary\, free-entry holiday gathering like no other\, showcasing the finest Northern creators\, oddities\, and alternative artisans. \nExplore a curated collection of gothic decor\, handcrafted art\, tarot readings\, luxury food\, and unique occult finds. \n01.\nGothic home decor\nTurn your home into a gothic sanctuary.\nLEARN MORE \n02.\nArtisans’ creations\nHandcrafted treasures with a touch of darkness.\nLEARN MORE \n03.\nDark art\nOriginal artwork and prints by artists from all around the UK\nLEARN MORE \n04.\nMystical readings\nUnlock the secrets of your future.\nLEARN MORE \n05.\nCuriosities & oddities\nUnearth treasures that defy convention.\nLEARN MORE \n06.\nDelicious treats\nLuxury hot chocolate & coffee\, burgers & fries.\nLEARN MORE \nAdmission: Open to all ages — bring your dark holiday spirit! \nJoin us for a day of community\, craftsmanship\, and dark seasonal magic.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/northern-gothic-hexmas-market/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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