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MSt tutor Marti Leimbach – “A Word On Agents”

A Word On Agents Marti Leimbach A writer may think of agents in London, New York and elsewhere as gateways to publication in a major house, or she may consider them as fortresses that barricade her from the world of … Continue reading

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MSt tutor Wendy Brandmark: “On Letting go of a Novel”

On Letting go of a Novel Wendy Brandmark The launch of novel is an odd experience. Suddenly a book which never let go of me, no matter how exasperated I became with the puzzle of its story and bothersome group … Continue reading

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MSt tutor Patrick McGuinness wins Duff Cooper Prize, 2014

MSt tutor Patrick McGuinness has been awarded the Duff Cooper prize for his novel,  Other People’s Countries, a Journey into Memory (Jonathan Cape) “A stunning piece of lyrical writing, rich in narrative and character – full of fresh ways of … Continue reading

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Kellogg College Creative Writing Seminar Series: Alice Jolly, 5th February 2015

“Narrative and Anti-Narrative in the Short Story and the Novel” with MSt tutor Alice Jolly Mawby Room, Kellogg College, 62 Banbury Road 5 pm (refreshments) for 5.30 pm All are welcome and no bookings are necessary Alice Jolly has published … Continue reading

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MSt Director Clare Morgan reviews Melvyn Bragg’s “Grains of Sand” in the Times Literary Supplement

MSt Director Clare Morgan’s review of Melvyn Bragg’s Grains of Sand appeared in the Times Literary Supplement on the 14th of January 2015 You can read the review here (subscription necessary)

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Kellogg College Creative Writing Seminar Series: Emma Jones, 5th March 2015

“The Medium of Poetry” with MSt tutor Emma Jones Mawby Room, Kellogg College, 62 Banbury Road 5 pm (refreshments) for 5.30 pm All are welcome and no bookings are necessary Emma Jones’ first book, The Striped World, was published by … Continue reading

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MSt tutor Alice Jolly, winner of the VS Pritchett Prize 2014, reflects on winning

Two Ways To Win A Prize Alice Jolly Just recently I won the V. S. Pritchett Memorial Prize which is awarded by the Royal Society of Literature for the best unpublished short story of the year. I have never won … Continue reading

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MSt tutor Tina Pepler’s Radio 4 drama series “Syria: Bread and Bombs” available online

MSt tutor Tina Pepler’s black comedy about aid workers, “Syria: Bread and Bombs”, which aired from 24th to 28th November, 2014 is now available online. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04prh8z

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MSt Tutor Wendy Brandmark launches novel, The Stray American. London,13 December 2014

MSt tutor Wendy Brandmark’s new novel The Stray American, will be launched in London on Saturday 13 December at 7.30pm Venue: October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AL. Cost: Free, but book your places with bernadette@hollandparkpress.co.uk. “The … Continue reading

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MSt Tutor Alice Jolly wins 2014 VS Pritchett prize

MST Tutor Alice Jolly won the 2014 VS Pritchett prize for her short story “Ray the Rottweiler”. The prize is awarded by the Royal Society of Literature for the best unpublished story of the year. This year’s judges were Dame Margaret … Continue reading

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