by Teesdale Writers | Aug 31, 2025 | shared written work
In my head, there is bread with pink and purple spots. In my head, there is dread of crust and polka dots. The loaf has legs with knobbly knees. His hat and shoes are made from cheese. Does it smell? Yes quite well – of popcorn and red mustard. Does it speak?...
by Teesdale Writers | Aug 4, 2025 | Latest News, thoughts on writing
“Why did you write this book?” That’s a question publishers ask. I understand why, but foolishly I let it needle me. Why do I breathe? Why do I eat meals? I’m a writer, it’s what I do. ‘This book’ means my new one, Getting to Know Colombia: a story of loss and...
by Teesdale Writers | Jul 8, 2025 | shared written work, thoughts on writing
My brain both runs away with the slightest prompt and strongly resists being told what to do. But here I was, uncomfortably sitting at a table, listening to instructions. I was at a workshop on writing fiction. We were given different exercises to help think of a...
by Teesdale Writers | Jun 28, 2025 | thoughts on writing
The Author is not dead, but they need to be absent so that their book can be completed. For me, the process has gone something like this. I read a lot of books and, eventually, that made me want to write. So, I wrote a lot of words and that made me start thinking...
by Teesdale Writers | Jun 16, 2025 | Latest News
One of our members, Raphael was recently interviewed about Teesdale Writers. He talks about writing being a lonely activity and the support that is available in our eclectic group. Listen to Raphael’s interview here on Talking Teesdale from 12.34 minutes Or you...