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The art of constraint
an inspiring masterclass with Joe Dunthorne & more
Jan 12
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To those mysterious places
Word Factory January
Jan 7
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Onwards
to the New Year, to the island and beyond
Dec 11, 2025
2
Word Factory November Masterclass
Nudging you towards inspiration, partying and a bursary offer
Nov 19, 2025
DECEMBER SALON
With Adam Marek, Farhana Khalique, Tom Lee: hosted by Cathy Galvin
Nov 7, 2025
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Word Factory November
Inspiration & comradeship
Nov 5, 2025
2
Word Factory News
On madness, badness, mermaids and more
Oct 24, 2025
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Word Factory Short Story Club: Patrick Ryan
Conversation and revelation: a gentle reminder
Oct 17, 2025
2
An island story
Decades in the making
Oct 14, 2025
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Short story club, masterclass and salon: read on!
Oct 7, 2025
Windswept and Interesting
Autumn update: Patrick Ryan exclusive film interview, events, news.
Sep 26, 2025
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Word Factory summer waves
And a gift to say thank you
Jul 12, 2025
1
Dangerous & magical things
A review of the debut short story collection by Gaia Holmes + Matisse magic
Jul 9, 2025
Inner and outer landscapes
With Cathy Galvin and Paul McVeigh
Jun 26, 2025
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