We don't see the "Oh shit" moment too often these days. We used to see it on the faces of visiting tutors when they realised that the Writing Squad was not just another bunch of hopeful, young writers. They were writers who were hopeful, but more importantly, their time with us had led them to expect something different to the typical higher education creative writing courses or other workshop for young people in the arts sector.
The Writing Squad began in 2001 and is supported by... more