Ruth Brandt
@ruthabrandt.bsky.social
Writer & creative writing tutor. Words: Fly on the Wall Press, Bridport Prize 2018, Bristol Short Story, Litro, The Phare, Ellipsis Zine, Fictive Dream, Aesthetica Creative Writing Anthology and other lovely folk ... website: www.Ruth@ruthbrandt.co.uk
So close now! It's going to be great spending time in a beautiful part of the country with lovely writers. One room left for anyone who's able to join us for a quiet week of writing!
Ruth Brandt@ruthabrandt.bsky.social · 3d agoGetting excited! Very much looking forward to meeting many new people and some old friends.
Course - Art Inspired Writing, West Dean College, 25-27 September 'An inspiring Creative Writing Course with Ruth Brandt who is an excellent tutor. I heartily recommend this Course.' 'The environment and atmosphere of the college is second to none. it's just such as pleasurable place to spend time.'
Short Courses | West Dean
Discover our range of creative short courses in art, craft, design and conservation which take place in London and at West Dean in West Sussex. Courses range between 1-7 days.
westdean.ac.uk
Or how about a retreat? @ruthabrandt.bsky.social and I would love to write with you in September in the beautiful setting of the Yorkshire countryside (just two places left): www.mattkendrick.co.uk/writing-retr...
The Yorkshire Writing Retreat
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Telling Stories in Paint and Words Workshop, Sat 19th September, Langham Village Hall, Norfolk. I will be running this practical workshop with Dad, Bob Brandt. No previous knowledge of writing or painting needed. All proceeds go to Bath-based charity Voices. See link for more details.
Ruth Brandt Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey
Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Courses and Workshops in Surrey, South of England & Italy that covers Fiction, Poetry, Short stories, Flash Fiction...
ruthbrandt.co.uk
FFF09022026 A City Street by Ruth Brandt @ruthabrandt.bsky.social #FlashFiction #writingcommunity #flashfiction #shortfiction #fiction #writing #writerslift #microfiction freeflashfiction.com/fiction/a-ci...
A City Street – Free Flash Fiction
Down below someone has left their car parked nose to the kerb, arse sticking out into the traffic, and someone opposite is opening their curtains, and someone’s just turned into the shade of the stree...
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So good to be back at Hotel Leone Italy for a week-long writing retreat with a great group of writers 😎
For all writers at all stages with their writing, a fun, friendly and supportive writing retreat.
Matt Kendrick@mattkendrick.bsky.social · 5mo agoBecause we've had a lot of interest in our Yorkshire retreat, @ruthabrandt.bsky.social & I are putting on a second set of dates for anyone who wants to come write with us for six days of creative immersion in a beuatiful, relaxing setting. 14th – 20th Sept: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/writing-retr...
Looking forward to hearing my story 'Freda and the Doodlebug' broadcast during Hannah's Bookshelf Spring Equinox Special on North Manchester FM radio between 2-4pm today
'Down below someone has left their car parked nose to the kerb, arse sticking out into the traffic, and someone opposite is opening their curtains...' Lovely little micro by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social @freeflashfiction.bsky.social #fiction #flashfiction freeflashfiction.com/fiction/a-ci...
A City Street – Free Flash Fiction
Down below someone has left their car parked nose to the kerb, arse sticking out into the traffic, and someone opposite is opening their curtains, and someone’s just turned into the shade of the stree...
freeflashfiction.com
If you're stressing about the application form, please don't! It's just there so we can learn a bit about your writing and how we might be able to tailor the retreat to what will be the most helpful thing for you. ❤️ Any questions, let me know!
Very much looking forward to hearing from anyone interested in this retreat. Any questions or feeling cautious, just contact @mattkendrick.bsky.social or me.
Matt Kendrick@mattkendrick.bsky.social · 6mo agoFor the early birds, @ruthabrandt.bsky.social and I would love for you to join us as we shepherd a lovely group of writers through a relaxing and fruitfully creative writing retreat: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/writing-retr... Apply by THIS FRIDAY for equal consideration.
Yorkshire Writing Retreat - 8-14 Sept 26 with @mattkendrick.bsky.social and me. Held in two farm style cottages near the Peak District and Holme Valley, one a former weaver's cottage, with a terrace and landscaped gardens. There's a games room, hot tubs, comfortable bedrooms, fresh air and peace.
The Yorkshire Writing Retreat
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"'See that tree? The one directly down there. The plane tree?' 'Hmm.' 'See how the leaves change colour in the wind. Green grey to silver grey. See it?' 'Yes.' 'Watch,” I say. “Please. Just for a minute.'" This perfect story by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social in @freeflashfiction.bsky.social 💙💙💙
Free Flash Fiction@freeflashfiction.bsky.social · 6mo agoA City Street by Ruth Brandt www.RuthBrandt.co.uk @ruthabrandt.bsky.social #FlashFiction #writingcommunity #flashfiction #shortfiction #fiction #writing #writerslift #microfiction freeflashfiction.com/fiction/a-ci...
Just back from a wonderful, if damp, memoir writing weekend at West Dean College with a fascinating group of writers. As ever, creativity buzzed!
And I'm really looking forward to spending time with writers in a beautiful place and revelling in creativity and words.
Matt Kendrick@mattkendrick.bsky.social · 6mo agoOne of the things I'm really looking forward to as part of this is teaching in-person - already planning fun stuff with post-it notes, running dictations & pictionary-PLUS... focusing on the big stuff to help with the little stuff; @ruthabrandt.bsky.social is cooking up some brilliant workshops too
Thank you, Free Flash Fiction for giving this flash a home!
Free Flash Fiction@freeflashfiction.bsky.social · 6mo agoA City Street by Ruth Brandt www.RuthBrandt.co.uk @ruthabrandt.bsky.social #FlashFiction #writingcommunity #flashfiction #shortfiction #fiction #writing #writerslift #microfiction freeflashfiction.com/fiction/a-ci...
6-night writing retreat in Holme Valley, Yorkshire - 8-14 Sept 26 Applications now open for this writing retreat facilitated by @mattkendrick.bsky.social and me. There'll be workshops and feedback and one-to-ones and writing time and evening fun! Oh, and a hot tub! See below for how to apply.
The Yorkshire Writing Retreat
mattkendrick.co.uk
Six nights to write, talk writing, be with other writers in beautiful Yorkshire! I am so looking forward to facilitating this retreat with @mattkendrick.bsky.social 8-14 September. We'd love to have you along. To apply or for more info, check the link below.
Matt Kendrick@mattkendrick.bsky.social · 6mo agoWant something wonderful to look forward to this September? Join me and the brilliant @ruthabrandt.bsky.social for a Yorkshire writing retreat where we'll write, laugh, think, learn, play, question, daydream, and write some more. 8th – 14th September 2026 www.mattkendrick.co.uk/writing-retr...
Write Away! Weekend Writing Retreat in Woking - 15-17 May 26. Small group. Residential & non-residential places. Now booking. "Thank you for a very fulfilling and enriching weekend." "Very stimulating and inspiring content. Very inclusive for everybody of any standard or experience."
Ruth Brandt Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey
Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Courses and Workshops in Surrey, South of England & Italy that covers Fiction, Poetry, Short stories, Flash Fiction...
ruthbrandt.co.uk
Very much looking forward to working with @mattkendrick.bsky.social and other writers on this retreat in September!
Matt Kendrick@mattkendrick.bsky.social · 8mo ago4) A **WRITING RETREAT!!!** in Yorkshire in September with the marvellous @ruthabrandt.bsky.social which will be all sorts of fun in terms of making it work around my disabled body, but I'm determined that Trevor is not going to get in the way of that - anyone interested in joining us, let me know!
So pleased to have my 6-sentence story "How am I to know you..." published in Gooseberry Pie Magazine. @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social
How Am I to Know You... - Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine
Photo by Catalin Sandru on Unsplash by Ruth Brandt … from your eyes and forehead? Your hair covered, your nose and mouth obscured. How am I to know you from your gloved hands and your indistinct voice...
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Thoroughly enjoying working with a great group of writers at HF Holidays Abingworth Hall. Wonderful hospitality, foid and views of the South Downs.
I've been away but September's excellent episode of Sherry's Shorts has played on! Listen Again to cracking stories from @ruthabrandt.bsky.social, Nazifa Islam, Cynthia Rogerson & me with the link⬇️. It's all change on Friday with a new show so catch this one now. www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...
Sherry Morris 💙🇺🇦💛@uksherka.bsky.social · 11mo agoGather round yer...er...phone, folks, for the September episode of Sherry's Shorts on @highlandhradio.bsky.social. Titled 'Tricky Talks' & featuring dynamite stories by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social Nazifa Islam, Cynthia Rogerson & me. Click the Listen Again link & enjoy www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...
Does anyone have any good examples of polyphonic flash fiction / short stories (from several voices / perspectives) or flash that uses head-hopping / shifting perspective (like my piece in the link below)? Your own or others. Pieces that are freely available online. Thanks in advance!
This month's round-up of courses, workshops and events from your friendly neighbourhood freelancers: fromthecoursesmouth.substack.com/p/oct-nov-25... Includes stuff from @pleomorphic2.bsky.social @megpokrass.bsky.social @retreatwest.bsky.social @stillsquirrel.bsky.social
Oct / Nov 25: Upcoming courses, workshops & events
Here’s what’s coming up from your your friendly neighbourhood freelancers, lit mags and awesome independents over the next couple of months.
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Don't forget--there are 2 ways to listen to Sherry's Shorts on Friday: via the Listen Anytime link ⬇️ & *live* at 12 noon UK time on hhr.scot. Catch the tense 'Mountain Sunrise' by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social & the stunning 'Stupid Lovely Confidence' by Nazifa Islam + 2 more gems by Highland writers! 😁
Sherry Morris 💙🇺🇦💛@uksherka.bsky.social · 11mo agoGather round yer...er...phone, folks, for the September episode of Sherry's Shorts on @highlandhradio.bsky.social. Titled 'Tricky Talks' & featuring dynamite stories by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social Nazifa Islam, Cynthia Rogerson & me. Click the Listen Again link & enjoy www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...
Honoured to have my story 'Mountain Sunrise' included in @uksherka.bsky.social 's Sherry's Shorts on @highlandhradio.bsky.social this month.
Sherry Morris 💙🇺🇦💛@uksherka.bsky.social · 11mo agoGather round yer...er...phone, folks, for the September episode of Sherry's Shorts on @highlandhradio.bsky.social. Titled 'Tricky Talks' & featuring dynamite stories by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social Nazifa Islam, Cynthia Rogerson & me. Click the Listen Again link & enjoy www.mixcloud.com/invernesshr/...
Write Away! Writing Retreat – 28-30 Nov, Woking Weekend of thinking about your writing and talking to other writers? Suitable for all. Feedback includes: “Excellent tuition & a brilliant weekend. I also love your choice of venue.” Any questions or to book, please ask.
Ruth Brandt Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey
Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Courses and Workshops in Surrey, South of England & Italy that covers Fiction, Poetry, Short stories, Flash Fiction...
ruthbrandt.co.uk