‘Scripts, Skeletons & Scriptures: Writing About Writing in Yorkshire.

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I'm glad to see that it has all worked out so well for you.

Maybe to fund your future endeavours you could take a leaf out of Ian Rankin's book, but do a reverse auction for people to be named as characters. I'm sure there's room for a Louise or Ron etc etc or two from amongst the AFF Illuminati.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/ian-rankin-to-name-character-in-new-bestseller-after-highest-bidder-at-auction-4874220#:~:text=Ian%20Rankin%20said:%20%22I%20am,programmes%20like%20Write%20to%20Life.%E2%80%9D

Thanks @kookaburra75

Yes, it was an amazing trip -- life-transforming. I just need to knuckle down now and write! Thanks for following along all the way through this trip.

I love the idea of Ian Rankin's auction! And yes, I'm exploring ways of asking for sponsorship to attend another Arvon course. But the book I'm focussing on is non-fiction so I can't do quite the same thing as Rankin is doing.

Now all that remains is being reunited with my luggage which was left behind in MAN. According to the AirTags which I'm very glad I placed in my luggage, it's made it to MEL, so that's positive. I'm awaiting a call and hopefully it'll be delivered today.

 

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I love the idea of Ian Rankin's auction! And yes, I'm exploring ways of asking for sponsorship to attend another Arvon course. But the book I'm focussing on is non-fiction so I can't do quite the same thing as Rankin is doing.

Ah, but history isn't created by the events of the past, but how they're remembered in the future. There's more than a few examples of history being 'updated' by victors, and a few current world leaders are giving it a go. You could offer people a place in history? And for sponsorship, there's a lot of us on AFF who work in and around the marketing/sponsorship area. I'm sure we could sketch out a campaign plan for you.

 

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Thank you for your kind words -- so glad you enjoyed the TR!

I've only spent a couple of hours in Hebden Bridge myself (ie. the actual town) so I feel unqualified to say whether you should visit it.

This I will say: the town is quaint and has some nice places to eat and shop. The surrounding area is beautiful. There are plenty of places to explore, by foot or car. And the people are warm, friendly and outgoing, and always up for a chat.

And, if you happen to get a little bored, it's only half an hour by train from Manchester, which as a city impressed me far more than I thought it would.

This was my first visit to England in 23 years and my first visit to the north of England ever. But would I like to go back? Too right I would!

I have been to Manchester and enjoyed it. I will try and visit Hebden Bridge sometime

 

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Thank you for sharing such a joyful and inspiring TR. It was a pleasure to travel with you and I'm already looking forward to the next chapter.

You are a writer!