ALAN

WARD

WRITER

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Hastings Library

Writer in Residence

From January to June 2018 I was writer in residence at Hastings Library, commissioned by East Sussex County Council as part of their Advantage East Sussex project. Find out more in the blog posts listed below.

Painting on Canvas

Jul 31, 2018

Speeds of Light at White Rock Baths, Hastings

A film poem written as writer in residence at Hastings Library. In this video, I read it whilst the image it is based on is shown.

Jul 24, 2018

Final round-up of Hastings residency

My work at Hastings Library started out as a three-month project, but later extended to six. Here's a final round-up.

Jun 6, 2018

Returning to Hastings Library

Last Saturday saw me return to Hastings Library for the first time in a while.

Apr 18, 2018

Finishing up at Hastings Library

Over three months I worked as writer in residence at Hastings Library, delivering over 40 events to more than 400 participants.

Apr 11, 2018

Work in schools: example workshop

A rundown of creative writing workshop activities I led with a school group.

Mar 8, 2018

What are the top loans from Hastings Library?

I've been learning about the top books Hastings Library sees checked out.

Feb 23, 2018

What to expect from a Creative Storytelling session at Eastbourne Library

This post is for young people who are thinking of coming along to the Creative Storytelling workshops at Eastbourne Library.

Feb 22, 2018

10 things you might not know about Hastings Library

The library is for everyone, all ages and backgrounds, and specialises in a lot more than just the printed word.

Feb 20, 2018

Hastings workshop feedback starts to come in as some groups have their final sessions

I’ve reached a point in the project where I’ve had the final sessions with a few groups I’ve been working with since early on.

Feb 16, 2018

Hastings residency: the stories so far

We’ve now forged partnerships with 11 organisations to plan almost 40 creative writing workshops.