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This masterclass by Brian Whittingham explores the intricate journey of writing and publishing. With Luath Press receiving hundreds of manuscripts yearly, authors face a daunting acceptance rate of just 1-2%. Through humor and insight, we reflect on Ogden Nash's quote about work environments and how they influence creative output. Participants will also learn about the cyclical nature of poem writing, from drafting to final production, and engage in thought-provoking prompts to spark creativity in familiar and unfamiliar settings.
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brianwhittingham.co.uk LABOUR WRITING MASTERCLASS - (excerpt)
The Challenge of Finding a Publisher brianwhittingham.co.uk Luath Press Manuscripts submitted per year - hundreds Titles published per year – 1 to 2% E
Ogden Nash ‘People who work sitting down get paid more than people who work standing up’
DESIGN CYCLE FOR MANUFACTURED GOODS 1) Customer specification. 2) Designer produces plans. 3) Prototype build. CYCLE FOR WRITING POEMS 4) Prototype testing. 5) Prototype modification. 6) Production build. 1) Writer specification. 2) Writer’s plan. 3) Write prototype poem. 4) First draft testing. 5) Re-writes. 6) Finished poem. E
The Fabrication Shed brianwhittingham.co.uk Writing Prompt:-Write a poem / story, set in an environment you have worked in, using templates of characters you may have worked beside. Read DEAR GREEN PLACE by Archie Hind. E
L S Lowry brianwhittingham.co.uk Writing Prompt:-Write a poem / story, set around an environment you have never worked in. As an outsider looking in. E
