January 2019 – CATHY McSPORRAN

Falkirk Writers’ Circle – Allan Brownlee Poetry Competition

January 30, 2019February 13, 2023cathymcsporran

Had a great time at the Falkirk Writers Circle last time – it was a pleasure to adjudicate the Allan Brownlee Poetry Competition. Congratulations to winner Morven Mack, and to everyone who entered the contest. pic.twitter.com/4JEYhvw0Lo — Dr Cathy McSporran (@CathyMcSporran) January 30, 2019

Introduction to Creative Writing: Week One

January 17, 2019February 13, 2023cathymcsporran

Off to a great start with my new Introduction to Creative Writing class – an excellent workshop on killer opening lines. Looking forward to the next ten weeks. pic.twitter.com/2sbS7kWOX8 — Dr Cathy McSporran (@CathyMcSporran) January 17, 2019

Introduction to Poetry – Poetic Themes

January 15, 2019February 13, 2023cathymcsporran

Off to a great start with my new Introduction to Poetry class – everyone very smart, insightful and enthusiastic. Looking forward to a lively ten weeks. pic.twitter.com/rvo0leUXij — Dr Cathy McSporran (@CathyMcSporran) January 15, 2019

Introduction to Creative Writing – 17th January at 1.00 pm

January 11, 2019February 13, 2023cathymcsporran

Looking forward to my new Introduction to Creative Writing class, which starts this Thursday (17th) at 1.00. Contact me for more details, or sign up here: https://t.co/Xea5sVoBYQ pic.twitter.com/CEPwLAvAEh — Dr Cathy McSporran (@CathyMcSporran) January 11, 2019

Poetry course – a few places left

January 9, 2019February 13, 2023cathymcsporran

Still a few places left on my new Open Studies poetry course, which kicks off on Tuesday 15th Jan at 7.00- – Poetic Themes: an Introduction to PoetryWe'll be looking at major themes of poetry – love, nature, war, humour and mortality. https://t.co/3TA75UtxuM pic.twitter.com/cZexpjVVSJ — Dr Cathy McSporran (@CathyMcSporran) January 9, 2019

Not The Life Imagined – Launch

January 8, 2019February 13, 2023cathymcsporran

Mark your calendars for the launch of Anne Pettigrew's debut novel, Not The Life Imagined, a funny and sharp-edged tale of Scottish medical students in the 1960's. Everyone's welcome to come along on Thursday 24th January, at 7.00 pm, at the Curlers Rest on Byres Road. pic.twitter.com/QCNFRLOqDR — Dr Cathy McSporran (@CathyMcSporran) January 8, 2019

Poetry Reading Course – Poetic Themes

January 3, 2019February 13, 2023cathymcsporran

Looking forward to my new course at Glasgow Un, which starts on Tuesday 15th January at 7.00 – – Poetic Themes: an Introduction to PoetryWe'll be looking at major poetic themes like love, nature, war and mortality. No knowledge of poetry is required. https://t.co/3TA75UtxuM pic.twitter.com/d2enOLgwac — Dr Cathy McSporran (@CathyMcSporran) January 3, 2019