What is self-publishing? We are back in the writers’ room and we have a guest in our hot seat this week Derbyshire author Dawn Brookes. Dawn is an international bestselling author whose books have hit the number one spot in the USA, UK and Canada. Dawn is also the founder of a local literature festival in Oakwood, Derby.  Join Pete and Laura as they chat with Dawn.

We are back in the writers’ room and we have a guest in our hot seat this week - Ghostwriter John Woodhouse. John is an author, journalist, and broadcaster. He is a writer of bestselling autobiographies, including I Love the Bones of You with Christopher Eccleston and Stronger with Gareth Thomas. John is a TV and film critic for BBC radio.  Join Pete and Laura as they chat with John.

What are the benefits of writing? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world. Creative writing courses in Derbyshire and East Midlands.

Should I do a creative writing degree? That’s the subject for this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham, and Laura Stroud as they chat to Lauren Davison about her CW degree at Derby University. Lauren is a staff writer at Derbyshire Writing School.

How Do I Write A Blog Post? That’s the subject for this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.

What is creative play for a writer? That’s the subject for this ‘Writer’s Toolbox’ episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.

We have a guest in The Writers’ Room this week the Derbyshire Poet Charlotte Lunn. That’s the subject for this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.

We have a guest in The Writer's Room this week - Alex Davis. Alex is an author and literature professional based in Derby. That’s the subject for this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.

What is a writing mindset? That’s the subject for this ‘Writer’s Toolbox’ episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.

How Do I Set Writing Goals? That’s the subject for this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.

How Do I Write A Eulogy? That’s the subject for this ‘Hot Seat’ discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.

What’s the best writing advice you have received? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.

How do I read like a writer? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.