Category Archives: London

London Screenwriters’ Festival 2021

Posted on 28/02/2021 by Rebeccadanks

This month I’ve been attending the fantastic London Screenwriters’ Festival 2021. I’ve learnt so many helpful tips and here are some of the highlights. Tip 1: Don’t worry too much about breaking the rules A common theme across the festival … Continue reading →

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Halloween Post – The Shining

Posted on 10/10/2019 by Rebeccadanks

I recently visited the brilliant Stanley Kubrick exhibition at London’s Design Museum. On the twentieth anniversary of the acclaimed director’s death, the exhibition explored his ground-breaking achievements in film. From sci-fi to war and arthouse movies, Kubrick’s creative gift spanned … Continue reading →

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Charity Writing Competition Finale

Posted on 29/10/2018 by Rebeccadanks

The results of the Link Age Southwark UK & Ireland-wide writing competition were celebrated this month as part of the charity’s twenty-fifth birthday party. It was a lovely evening during which many dedicated volunteers were recognised for their ongoing commitment and support. … Continue reading →

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Charity Writing Competition

Posted on 26/07/2018 by Rebeccadanks

There’s just over a month to go before the deadline of the UK & Ireland-wide writing competition I’ve organised to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of lovely London charity Link Age Southwark. Entries have already started coming in and there’s plenty … Continue reading →

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Writing Competition Launch

Posted on 13/05/2018 by Rebeccadanks

I’m thrilled to be organising a UK & Ireland-wide writing competition to celebrate twenty-five years of Link Age Southwark. This lovely London charity ‘builds friendships between older people and volunteers in order to end feelings of loneliness and isolation in … Continue reading →

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When in Doubt, Go to the Library

Posted on 06/04/2018 by Rebeccadanks

The local library I joined when I was little was forced to close recently and is awaiting demolition. This sad news has prompted me to contemplate the many positive experiences I’ve had at libraries all over the world. Kents Moat … Continue reading →

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Link Age Southwark Charity Celebration

Posted on 01/03/2018 by Rebeccadanks

I’m delighted to be volunteering with Link Age Southwark, a fantastic London charity providing support for isolated older people in the community. I’m organising a UK and Ireland-wide writing competition to celebrate the charity’s 25th birthday this year as well … Continue reading →

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A London Literary Salon

Posted on 06/11/2017 by Rebeccadanks

This month I went along to the Tea House Theatre for a Words Away literary salon. These monthly talks aim to ‘bring writers together in a creative environment to explore the writing process.’ Event founder and host Kellie Jackson welcomed award-winning novelist Tessa Hadley to explore … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Jane Austen at the Althorp Literary Festival

Posted on 29/10/2017 by Rebeccadanks

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen. I was thrilled to attend the Althorp Literary Festival for a talk by Paula Byrne. Paula’s book The Genius of Jane Austen: Her Love of Theatre and Why She … Continue reading →

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City Writes Competition

Posted on 21/07/2017 by Rebeccadanks

My short story The Anniversary recently won the City Writes competition. So I was very excited (and a tiny bit scared!) to do a reading at a special event at City University London. I was in excellent company with fellow winners Katy Darby and … Continue reading →

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