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
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
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.
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
www.mattkendrick.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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.
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.
Reposted by Ruth Brandt
"'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 💙💙💙
'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 💙💙💙
A City Street
by
Ruth Brandt
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#FlashFiction #writingcommunity #flashfiction #shortfiction #fiction #writing #writerslift #microfiction
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Ruth Brandt
www.RuthBrandt.co.uk
@ruthabrandt.bsky.social
#FlashFiction #writingcommunity #flashfiction #shortfiction #fiction #writing #writerslift #microfiction
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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
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
"'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 💙💙💙
'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 💙💙💙
Just back from a wonderful, if damp, memoir writing weekend at West Dean College with a fascinating group of writers. As ever, creativity buzzed!
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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.
One 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
Want 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...
8th – 14th September 2026
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/writing-retr...
February 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
And I'm really looking forward to spending time with writers in a beautiful place and revelling in creativity and words.
Thank you, Free Flash Fiction for giving this flash a home!
A 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...
by
Ruth Brandt
www.RuthBrandt.co.uk
@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...
freeflashfiction.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Thank you, Free Flash Fiction for giving this flash a home!
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.
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
www.mattkendrick.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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.
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.
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.
Want 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...
8th – 14th September 2026
www.mattkendrick.co.uk/writing-retr...
The Yorkshire Writing Retreat
www.mattkendrick.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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.
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."
"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
January 19, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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."
"Thank you for a very fulfilling and enriching weekend."
"Very stimulating and inspiring content. Very inclusive for everybody of any standard or experience."
Very much looking forward to working with @mattkendrick.bsky.social and other writers on this retreat in September!
4) 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!
January 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Very much looking forward to working with @mattkendrick.bsky.social and other writers on this retreat in September!
Many thanks to the ever excellent @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social for giving my tiny story a home.
“… from your eyes and forehead?”
by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social
From Issue 38 @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social
by @ruthabrandt.bsky.social
From Issue 38 @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...
gooseberry-pie.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Many thanks to the ever excellent @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social for giving my tiny story a home.
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...
gooseberry-pie.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
So pleased to have my 6-sentence story "How am I to know you..." published in Gooseberry Pie Magazine. @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social
Thoroughly enjoying working with a great group of writers at HF Holidays Abingworth Hall. Wonderful hospitality, foid and views of the South Downs.
October 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Thoroughly enjoying working with a great group of writers at HF Holidays Abingworth Hall. Wonderful hospitality, foid and views of the South Downs.
Reposted by Ruth Brandt
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/...
Gather 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/...
October 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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/...
Reposted by Ruth Brandt
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!
October 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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!
Reposted by Ruth Brandt
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
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.
fromthecoursesmouth.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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
fromthecoursesmouth.substack.com/p/oct-nov-25...
Includes stuff from @pleomorphic2.bsky.social @megpokrass.bsky.social @retreatwest.bsky.social @stillsquirrel.bsky.social
Reposted by Ruth Brandt
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! 😁
Gather 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/...
September 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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! 😁
Honoured to have my story 'Mountain Sunrise' included in @uksherka.bsky.social 's Sherry's Shorts on @highlandhradio.bsky.social this month.
Gather 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/...
September 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Honoured to have my story 'Mountain Sunrise' included in @uksherka.bsky.social 's Sherry's Shorts on @highlandhradio.bsky.social this month.
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.
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
August 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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.
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.
Heading home after a fabulous few days @edfringe. Saw some fantastic shows including Cadel, Lungs on Legs @cadeltheplay, Anthem for Dissatisfaction @skelpielimmerproductions, Alright Sunshine @wonder_fools_online and Glenn Moore comedian @glennrogermoore 🎭🤣
August 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Heading home after a fabulous few days @edfringe. Saw some fantastic shows including Cadel, Lungs on Legs @cadeltheplay, Anthem for Dissatisfaction @skelpielimmerproductions, Alright Sunshine @wonder_fools_online and Glenn Moore comedian @glennrogermoore 🎭🤣
Reposted by Ruth Brandt
August 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A NEW newsletter giving a round up of upcoming courses and events run by freelance creative writing tutors. Well worth a peruse!
ICYMI, a new newsletter for freelanc-y writing events.
So many wonderful-sounding things from @pleomorphic2.bsky.social @sagetyrtle.bsky.social @hanakhalique.bsky.social @alinaetc.bsky.social @stillsquirrel.bsky.social @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social @ruthabrandt.bsky.social @susmitab.bsky.social
So many wonderful-sounding things from @pleomorphic2.bsky.social @sagetyrtle.bsky.social @hanakhalique.bsky.social @alinaetc.bsky.social @stillsquirrel.bsky.social @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social @ruthabrandt.bsky.social @susmitab.bsky.social
I **may** have started a new newsletter 🧐
This is for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with upcoming flash / short-fiction courses, workshops & events being offered by all your friendly neighbourhood freelancers, lit mags & awesome independents.
fromthecoursesmouth.substack.com/p/from-the-c...
This is for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with upcoming flash / short-fiction courses, workshops & events being offered by all your friendly neighbourhood freelancers, lit mags & awesome independents.
fromthecoursesmouth.substack.com/p/from-the-c...
August 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A NEW newsletter giving a round up of upcoming courses and events run by freelance creative writing tutors. Well worth a peruse!
Gosh, what an amazing read @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social Deborah Tomkins's Aerth! Looking forward to discussing it with the NiFTY gang on Mon.
July 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Gosh, what an amazing read @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social Deborah Tomkins's Aerth! Looking forward to discussing it with the NiFTY gang on Mon.
So wonderful to take my time re-reading @laurabesley.bsky.social 's remarkable Sum of Her Parts. Many congratulations Laura on this thought-provoking collection. So many have stayed with me.
July 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
So wonderful to take my time re-reading @laurabesley.bsky.social 's remarkable Sum of Her Parts. Many congratulations Laura on this thought-provoking collection. So many have stayed with me.
This year's Italian Writing Retreat at Hotel Leone, Montelparo is going rather splendidly. Great group of writers producing fab work. Plus swimming and enjoying Italian food and wine.
June 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This year's Italian Writing Retreat at Hotel Leone, Montelparo is going rather splendidly. Great group of writers producing fab work. Plus swimming and enjoying Italian food and wine.
Art Inspired Writing, 26-28 September, @westdean.ac.uk
Delighted to be returning to inspirational West Dean. The course investigates how paintings can be used to inspire stories and poetry. Feedback includes:
"I enjoyed it immensely and have come home feeling inspired and buzzing with ideas."
Delighted to be returning to inspirational West Dean. The course investigates how paintings can be used to inspire stories and poetry. Feedback includes:
"I enjoyed it immensely and have come home feeling inspired and buzzing with ideas."
Art Inspired Writing | West Dean
Explore ways paintings can be used to stimulate ideas for stories, characters and poems. Suitable for writers of all levels.
www.westdean.ac.uk
June 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Art Inspired Writing, 26-28 September, @westdean.ac.uk
Delighted to be returning to inspirational West Dean. The course investigates how paintings can be used to inspire stories and poetry. Feedback includes:
"I enjoyed it immensely and have come home feeling inspired and buzzing with ideas."
Delighted to be returning to inspirational West Dean. The course investigates how paintings can be used to inspire stories and poetry. Feedback includes:
"I enjoyed it immensely and have come home feeling inspired and buzzing with ideas."