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Oxford Writers' House Talks

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A series of talks exploring writing mediums, methods, interests, and approaches.
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1 | Words for Winter: Tales of Home | The event showcases the best of Oxford’s writing. Gathering together tales from all over the globe, of tradition, family, darkness, light and celebration. | Pete Salmond, Charlene Pablo, Erica McAlpine, Nancy Campbell | 13 Dec 2016 | |
2 | ‘Comedy, Collaboration and Blur’: Talk and Q&A with John Osborne and Jane Berthoud | An insightful discussion between comedy writer John Osborne and ex Head of BBC Radio Comedy, Jane Berthoud. | Jane Berthoud, John Osborne | 13 Dec 2016 | |
3 | Writing for Stage and Screen: Q and A with Polly Stenham | Q and A workshop with Polly Stenahm playwrite and screenwriter, on the process of writing her plays, how this differs from writing screenplays, and challenges of writing for stage and screen. | Polly Stenham | 14 Nov 2016 | |
4 | Critical Writing | Dr Eleni Philippou, Leah Broad, Theophilus Kwek and James Watt in conversation. | Eleni Philippou, Leah Broad, Theophilus Kwek, James Watt | 07 Nov 2016 | |
5 | Mark Haddon, Daisy Johnson, and KJ Orr in Conversation | Award-winning author Mark Haddon discusses his writing process and interests with local poet Daisy Johnson. The conversation is moderated by KJ Orr. | Mark Haddon, Daisy Johnson, KJ Orr | 27 Jul 2016 | |
6 | How And Why I Write: Philip Pullman, Mary Loudon, Jane Griffiths, and Fintan Calpin in conversation | Oxford Authors and Academics Discuss Their Writing Process. | Philip Pullman, Mary Loudon, Jane Griffiths, Fintan Calpin | 25 Jul 2016 |