“I would like to thank you for a thoroughly entertaining and informative evening on 12th April. Everyone has spoken very highly of the event and has said how much they gained from hearing you both speak. You were an inspiration! Thank you so much for taking the trouble to travel such a long distance to
Theresa Richmond, Fosseway Writers Group
24th August 2015
“Thank you for talking to us on 3 June. I am sure you have inspired many of us to put pen to paper. I’ve lost count of the number of people who have told me they would love to write a book. With your help and guidance they can now get started.”
Cynthia Haynes, Walsall U3A
24th August 2015
“On behalf of Swanland U3A, I would like to thank you most sincerely for your presentation ‘A novelist’s view of Creative Writing’ which I know was well received by the audience on Thursday, July 1st. Your talk certainly lived up to its title and was delivered with great style and enthusiasm for the subject, which
Hazel Wood, Swanland U3A
24th August 2015
“Just to say how nice it was to meet you and Sue today and how much we enjoyed your talk. Various comments were made to me about what a good speaker you are and I’m sure you will have given the members of our growing Creative Writing Group much to think about.”
Carol Tacq, Huntingdon U3A
24th August 2015
“Thank you both so much for coming yesterday and for your fascinating talk. It was very much enjoyed by our members – in fact your visit has given me an idea which I shall put in our next Newsletter. I think there may be other people like me who have written a lot (short stories
Meg Jones, Haxby and Wiggington U3A
24th August 2015
Leslie writes:
Working with my wife, Sue Hampton, our talks and workshops focus on:
- What makes a good book?
- What inspires original, creative work?
- How do authors relate to music and art?
- What’s the difference between poetry and prose?
- Who are the most interesting modern writers?
- What voice and point of view does an author or poet use?
- How does language and character shape plot?
- How do writers make us pay attention?
- Why write?
We use pictures, music, handouts and discussion to offer a varied and multi-sensory approach to fiction and poetry. We stress the ‘feeling’ side of fiction, aiming to engage both readers and writers, while giving insights into language, character and technique.
We have also given several creative presentations at festivals.
Get in touch if you want to know more.
