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SUMMARY:An Author’s Journey – An Interactive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An Author’s Journey – An Interactive Workshop\nMark Butterworth\nFriday 19 June 2026\, 7.00pm - 8.30pm (arrival from 6.45pm)\nPatch\, Grays Brewery Yard\, Springfield Road\, Chelmsford\, CM2 6QR\nJoin author Mark Butterworth for this fun\, interactive talk and workshop – An Author’s Journey. Aimed at all those who enjoy reading and writing\, during this hour and a half session\, Mark will share his experiences of an early interest in books to becoming a published author\, and how writing a book – whether it’s fiction\, history\, poetry\, memoir – is something anyone can do. Mark will be discussing and answering questions on all his work\, and in particular his latest novel\, Readymoney Cove.\n\nTickets: £10\nBox Office: Eventbrite.co.uk\n\n \n\nThe evening session will cover the following:\nCreative inspiration / The process of writing / Research and building engaging characters / The role of literary agents and routes to publication / Developing your creativity.\nIncludes a free notebook and pen to get you started!\n\n \nAbout the Author:\nMark Butterworth was born in West London and has lived in Chelmsford for over 30 years. Travelling widely on holidays and business\, often the two combined\, Mark developed an appreciation of the Far East\, Australasia\, North America and the Caribbean\, and especially Cornwall. Many of these locations feature in his books. Mark enjoys reading (mainly historical fiction and crime novels)\, running\, golf and salsa dancing. Mark has two grown-up daughters and a Springer Spaniel called Arthur.\n\nRead more about Mark and his writing at markbutterworthauthor.co.uk.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:http://35.176.91.154/event/an-authors-journey-an-interactive-workshop/
LOCATION:Springfield Road\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM2 6QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Workshop
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