Writer in Residence
Tom Murray is the area's writer in residence.
If you are a local resident and are interested in creative writing then Tom is interested in hearing from you.
His residency is supported by the Scottish Arts Council pARTners programme in conjunction with Cultural and Community Services.
Whatever level your writing is at, whether you are interested in developing your skills, are looking for advice or feedback or simply someone to bounce ideas off they want to hear from you.
Tom welcomes contact from people of all ages including:
- budding poets;
- novelists;
- scriptwriters;
- individuals;
- groups.
Clackmannanshire Young Writers
Are you aged between 13 and 21 and love writing? If so, then this group is for you.
Whether you're interested in manga, science fiction, vampire romance, short stories, poetry, screenplays, journalism, or fancy trying something new like writing in text, then why not come along to this exciting new group.
- Day: Fortnightly on Wednesdays
- Time: 7.00 pm
- Venue: Alva Library
For more information about this group, please contact us using the details below.
Writers' Groups
Tom currently runs Tillicoultry and Menstrie Writers' Groups:
- Venue: Tillicoultry Community Centre
- Fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm
- Venue: Menstrie Library
- Fortnightly on Mondays at 7.00 pm
Surgeries with Tom Murray
Tom is available to discuss your writing at:
- Alloa Library
- Wednesdays between 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm
- Please book a time through the Library, Tel: 01259 722262.
- The Art Shop, Tron Court, Tullibody
- Tuesdays between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm
- This is a drop-in, so no need to book.
See our Events diary for more information.
Projects
- Writers' Festival 19th - 21st March 2010
- See our Events Diary for details.
- A Writers' Weekend at Harviestoun - visiting place of Burns: January 2009
- To celebrate the anniversary of Burns, Tom Murray Writer in Residence with Clackmannanshire Council, will lead a special weekend of workshops. Poetry and prose will be explored in the picturesque surroundings of Aberdona Gallery situated on the Harviestoun Estate.
- Unheard Voices: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose - July 2008
- Copies of the book are available for £4.99 from Alloa Library, Aberdona Gallery and the Artshop. A few examples are available to read:
- Abracadabra S J Peploe by James Watters McKean
- Finnegan's Boots by Stefano Turato
- HBF by DRG
- Skating on Gartmorn Dam by Jane M Spence
- Copies of the book are available for £4.99 from Alloa Library, Aberdona Gallery and the Artshop. A few examples are available to read:
Further Information
You are welcome to email Tom at tmurray@clacksweb.org.uk.
For further information, you can also visit the Clackmannanshire Writers' site.
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Cultural and Community Services
Alva Library, 153 West Stirling Street, Alva, FK12 5EL
Tel: 01259 763940 / 450000 Fax: 01259 760546
Email: arts@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
