Catch Up on Bridport Prize Events
Whether you want to take part in a live event or revisit a past session, you’ll find them all here. Hosted on Crowdcast, our programme includes inspiring talks and discussions with the winners and judges at the heart of the Prize.
Watch Again: Novel Toolkit
From first draft to finished book: award- winning author Claire Fuller and her agent Jane Finigan reveal what it really takes to write a novel...
Watch Again: Poetry Toolkit
What makes a poem burn in your memory long after you’ve finished reading it? Learn the ingredients to craft poems that linger...
Watch Again: How to pitch your book
What is a pitch and why is it important? How do writers succinctly convey what their book is to other people?
How to pitch your book explores...
Watch Again: Short Story Toolkit
How do you craft a short story so it grabs and holds a reader’s attention? We’ll discuss the essential ingredients including: developing your...
Watch Again: Demystifying Publishing
Demystifying Publishing: Practical advice from agents and editors. What’s the route from finishing your manuscript to getting your book into readers’...
Watch Again: Make your memoir true to life
Everyone’s journey has twists and turns along the road. Some may seem small but have a universal message. Others may literally be life changing...
Watch Again: Pump up your poetry!
Whether you’re new to poetry writing, want to explore the form or are aiming for a first collection, discover from established, published writers and...
Watch Again: Writing your novel from start to finish
Whether you’re on the first page or first draft, writing a novel is a marathon not a sprint. It takes stamina, self belief and self care. Discover...
Watch Again: Sharpen up your short story!
A good short story? Think of your favourite photo, a snapshot of time, place, people and events. You can zoom in and see everything close up but also...
Watch Again: Fire up your flash fiction!
Whether you’re new to the flash form or keen to power up your words, join us for how to make your flash fiction stand out in a crowd...
Watch Again: Why it’s never too late to get writing! New award for 60+
The £500 Never Too Late Award unlocks the hidden talent of older writers.It will go to the highest placed writer in Novel, Short Story, Poetry or...
Watch Again: How to bring your memoir to life
Discover where to start and when to end your memoir, how to choose the right moment in your life to put into words and what to consider when writing...
Watch Again: How to focus your flash fiction and not waste a word
How to focus your flash fiction and not waste a word
Anything small needs to make a big impact. Flash fiction’s intensity of flavour is there to...
Watch Again: Make your short story shine!
A short story is like a good mini break. It introduces you to new people and places where every second counts. It should also leave you wanting more!...
Watch Again: How to make your poetry powerful!
Discover how to amp up your creativity whether you’re a new or more experienced poet. From motivation to inspiration, hear from one of the UK’s most...
Watch Again: Get your novel in shape!
Get the inside knowledge on being published from industry experts: how to write a pitch letter, how to make your synopsis stand out, what to look for...
Watch Again: Getting published: what you need to know
Get the inside knowledge on being published from industry experts: how to write a pitch letter, how to make your synopsis stand out, what to look for...