Leeds Lit Fest

James Oddy: Non-Fiction Writing Workshop

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:16:00 +0000

Local author and educator James Oddy teaches this workshop on writing non-fiction from The Holbeck, exploring how people can improve their non-fiction writing, be it a memoir, biography or a report

Gill Lambert: Poetry Workshop

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:14:00 +0000

Gill Lambert teaches a beginners' poetry workshop at Carriageworks Theatre, exploring writing poetry from other people's perspectives

Barney Bardsley: Memoir Writing Workshop

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Exploring the art of personal narrative with the author of "A Handful of Earth" and "The Old Dog" in a workshop at the Seacroft Library.

Clare Fisher: Fiction Writing Workshop

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:14:00 +0000

Novelist, short story writer, creative writing teacher and editorial consultant Clare Fisher teaches a workshop from Pudsey library in how to turn experiences of Leeds into fiction through a series of reading, writing and discussion activities. Participants explore their personal connection with the city of Leeds and learn how to capture characters, places, spaces and mysteries on the page. Featuring an exclusive interview with Clare. Recorded and produced by Chapel FM.

Michael Stewart: Introduction To Screenwriting Workshop

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:15:00 +0000

In this first official event of Leeds Lit Fest 2020, award-winning screenwriter Michael Stewart teaches a workshop in screenwriting at Rothwell Community Hub. Michael introduces beginners to the art and craft of writing short film scripts, the dos and don'ts of the business, and gets participants working on developing their own short scripts. Featuring an exclusive interview with Michael. Produced by Jamie Carnie/ Chapel FM.

James Nash Strolls Through the Tiled Hall

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:33:00 +0000

We start in the glorious Tiled Hall of the Leeds Central Library for a jaunt around town with Leeds-based writer and poet James Nash. Hosted and produced by Peter Spafford.

Seni Seneviratne conjures her family's past in Holbeck

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Leeds born poet Seni Seneviratne journeys back in time with host Peter Spafford to explore her family's mixed-race (Ceylon and Yorkshire) history in Holbeck and other settings in South Leeds, stirring up legacies of the British Empire, reflecting on the power of musicians such as Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald to evoke memories, reflect on the power of poetry and what's over yonder for her. Produced by Zoe Carty.

Rommi Smith goes "yondering" in the Kirkgate Market

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Produced by Rosie Parsons.

Boff Whalley treks the Otley Chevin

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Writer and musician, Chumbawamba, Commoners Choir, takes Leeds Lit Fest podcast host Peter Spafford on a windswept hike on the outskirts of Leeds and discusses writing and landscapes, running, urban/rural and other sources of literary energy. Produced by Rosie Parsons.

Malika Booker explores Chapeltown

Chapel FM Arts Centre — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Leeds Lit Fest podcast host Peter Spafford goes on a ramble with Malika Booker through the parks, libraries, nail salons, churches and streets of Chapeltown, Leeds and discover the connections between a sense of place and fruitful writing. Malika Booker appeared at the 2020 Leeds Lit Fest as part of the festival's Launch Party in February.