Saturday 9th August 2025, 10.30-4.00 in zoom

Clue: it's the key to creative writing and creative dreaming too.

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Unbelievable. Keir Starmer has handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and should not go ahead.  This is the...

The One True Thing. When the ground shifts, where is one true thing to be found? . Jane, in her twenties, is left parentless when her father dies suddenly; a second shock follows when his Will reveals...

ALT: an elderly woman is dancing in front of a white board that says " i 'm sorry "

Read our blog post: Why I Write Children’s Non-Fiction – David Long - bringing you the best children's books reviewed and recommended by teachers for primary schools.

The Blair Partnership literary & entertainment agents are always actively looking for promising new writers and established talent to represent.

Most of my workshops are suitable for all levels of writing experience, from published authors to complete beginners and I like to have a good mix. For workshops in zoom, I try to replicate as far …