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Katie Ward
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Neuroscience novel PATHWAYS, Fleet (UK 2024). Art novel GIRL READING, Virago (UK 2011). Award-winning author. katieward.co.uk

#WolseyWriters creative writing at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk wolseytheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
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Katie Ward @katiewardwriter.bsky.social · Nov 9
I wrote this feature in the Guardian a few weeks ago:

'Hilary Mantel was my mentor. Here are seven things she taught me about writing – and life'

by Katie Ward

www.theguardian.com/books/2024/s...
Hilary Mantel was my mentor. Here are seven things she taught me about writing – and life
In 2007, after my manuscript had been rejected for the 44th time, a colleague offered to introduce me to a published novelist. It turned out to be Mantel – and I was fortunate enough to soak up her wi...
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BBHMM.
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🪑 Our first #WolseyWriters theme of 2026 is A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN.
🕰️ SAT 3 JAN at 10:30am-12pm
📓 New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich #suffolk IP1 2AS

How can we make the spaces where we write more conducive to creativity?

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

#writingcommunity
A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 3rd January, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: A Room of One's Own. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is an expressionist painting by Matisse of a simple room with a chair, table, pot plant, radiator and open window.
December 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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🪑 Homework: Read or listen to A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf (1929).

Online gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/020...

Audio open.spotify.com/album/3Z6eGo...
A Room of One's Own
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December 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
katiewardwriter.bsky.social
🪑 Our first #WolseyWriters theme of 2026 is A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN.
🕰️ SAT 3 JAN at 10:30am-12pm
📓 New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich #suffolk IP1 2AS

How can we make the spaces where we write more conducive to creativity?

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...

#writingcommunity
A collage style poster, it reads: ‘Wolsey Writers. Meet. Write. Share. Saturday 3rd January, 10:30am-12pm. Creative writing theme: A Room of One's Own. Pay what you feel. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk. The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS.’ The background image is an expressionist painting by Matisse of a simple room with a chair, table, pot plant, radiator and open window.
December 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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December 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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💜 THANK YOU so much to the amazing team at #NewWolsey Theatre @dougrintoul.bsky.social who gave us a wonderful welcoming space to meet all year inc box office, tech & cafe.

💜 And THANK YOU to every single writer who contributed ‘what you feel’ to keep our #writingcommunity sustainable. 2/2 #suffolk
Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs bar at the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich. People busy writing in their various notebooks or on devices. Mirror selfie in an arch window, with other pictures and fairy lights. Katie Ward, wearing a stripy jumper and holding the phone in front of my face. A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: a woman with a Christmas jumper. A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: a man wearing a blue jumper and blue trousers.
December 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The end of our creative writing year and our theme was Endings, a substantial topic and a proper study day. My goodness, you all rose to the occasion magnificently! #WolseyWriters 2025 was ONLY possible because of the good will and ongoing support of this fabulous community 1/2 #ipswich #suffolk
Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs bar at the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich. People busy writing in their various notebooks or on devices. Copy of a genuine 1975 New York Times obituary, headline reads 'Hercule Poirot Is Dead; Famed Belgian Detective,' with a photo of Poirot looking dapper. An extraordinary accomplishment for a fictional character. A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: woman with a checked top and purple skirt. A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: a man with a Christmas jumper.
December 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
katiewardwriter.bsky.social
The end of our creative writing year and our theme was Endings, a substantial topic and a proper study day. My goodness, you all rose to the occasion magnificently! #WolseyWriters 2025 was ONLY possible because of the good will and ongoing support of this fabulous community 1/2 #ipswich #suffolk
Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs bar at the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich. People busy writing in their various notebooks or on devices. Copy of a genuine 1975 New York Times obituary, headline reads 'Hercule Poirot Is Dead; Famed Belgian Detective,' with a photo of Poirot looking dapper. An extraordinary accomplishment for a fictional character. A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: woman with a checked top and purple skirt. A reader on the mic sharing ‘the end’ of a story, possibly of a longer WIP: a man with a Christmas jumper.
December 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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jenniferbeworr.bsky.social
Good morning!

Nature’s ink well has your back.

May your inspiration never run dry❣️

Best wishes for our words #booksky
#5amwritersclub #amreading
Steel blue grey river, green moss brightening tree roots, leaves covering a far bank.
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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katiewardwriter.bsky.social
This time next week

🌗 #WolseyWriters theme ENDINGS
🌘 SAT 6 DEC, 10:30am-12pm
🌑 Creative writing at New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich IP1 2AS

Happy, tragic, ambiguous - the ENDING changes everything in your storyworld.

Pay what you feel ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#writingcommunity
Wolsey Writers logo, a black cat raising her paw on a turquoise background. Photo of an old yellow and black street sign that says 'End' and is covered in stickers. It stands on the edge of a coastal route, the land dropping away to the sea and a clear blue horizon.
November 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
katiewardwriter.bsky.social
This time next week

🌗 #WolseyWriters theme ENDINGS
🌘 SAT 6 DEC, 10:30am-12pm
🌑 Creative writing at New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich IP1 2AS

Happy, tragic, ambiguous - the ENDING changes everything in your storyworld.

Pay what you feel ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
#writingcommunity
Wolsey Writers logo, a black cat raising her paw on a turquoise background. Photo of an old yellow and black street sign that says 'End' and is covered in stickers. It stands on the edge of a coastal route, the land dropping away to the sea and a clear blue horizon.
November 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
katiewardwriter.bsky.social
FREE event online by @lucycavcoll.bsky.social Fiction Prize: 'How to get your novel published' panel.

Wednesday 3rd December, 6:15pm GMT.
RSVP with the online form.

www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/fiction-priz...

#creativewriting #writingcommunty #booksky
Fiction Prize events | Lucy Cavendish
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November 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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🌒 Homework: Tell us about the ending of a story that has stayed with you, and why? We’ll discuss as a group.
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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#WritingCommunity Do you know how your story ends?

🌗 Our #WolseyWriters theme is ENDINGS of stories, on the page and in performance.
🌘 SAT 6 DEC at 10:30am-12pm
🌑 Creative writing at New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
Wolsey Writers logo, a black cat raising her paw on a turquoise background. Close up of a vintage typewriter carriage and ribbon. The words typed are 'The End'.
November 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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So...He's just saying, publicly, that it's a bubble...
carolecadwalla.bsky.social Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · Nov 18
It’s amazing how this story has gone from 0 to 60 in UK press. There’s been no mainstream coverage to date but this morning the story is leading BBC News site & bulletins.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Google boss Sundar Pichai warns 'no company immune' if AI bubble bursts
Speaking exclusively to BBC News, CEO Sundar Pichai said the artificial intelligence boom had been an
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November 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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NEW: Peter Thiel has blinked. Yesterday, I posted an article about the "Great AI Bubble". And today, we find out that he's bailed on the market.

Has he cut & run? Or is this some 3-D chess-type voodoo? Thoughts please.

open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Peter Thiel Gets Out of Dodge
Yesterday, I published on "Great AI Bubble". Today, Silicon Valley's Dr Evil dumps his stock
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November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
katiewardwriter.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity Do you know how your story ends?

🌗 Our #WolseyWriters theme is ENDINGS of stories, on the page and in performance.
🌘 SAT 6 DEC at 10:30am-12pm
🌑 Creative writing at New Wolsey Theatre #ipswich #Suffolk IP1 2AS

Pay what you feel £0-£25 ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
Wolsey Writers logo, a black cat raising her paw on a turquoise background. Close up of a vintage typewriter carriage and ribbon. The words typed are 'The End'.
November 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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A truly compelling #WolseyWriters today c/o of spymaster & guest speaker BOB PEARSON. THANK YOU to Bob for a wonderful talk & the amazing resources you shared. Thank you to new & existing members of Wolsey Writers. And Thank You as always #NewWolsey @dougrintoul.bsky.social #ipswich for welcoming us
Author and historian Bob Pearson on the mic reading an extract from his research. Bob wears a dark blue outfit with brown shoes. In front of him is a book display, including his nonfiction book Gold Run in English and Norwegian editions. Close up of a book cover: Gold Run: The Rescue of Norway's Gold Bullion from the Nazis, April 1940 by Robert Pearson. The cover shows a photo from wartime Norway. Closeup of a handout made by Bob Pearson in the style of a 'most secret' file with a red X over it: Operation 007 with a ref 17F/00/B19, to be kept under lock and key. Also a black and white photo of a WWII airfield. A very busy Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs lounge of the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk UK. Lots of writers busy writing after Bob Pearson's talk.
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
katiewardwriter.bsky.social
A truly compelling #WolseyWriters today c/o of spymaster & guest speaker BOB PEARSON. THANK YOU to Bob for a wonderful talk & the amazing resources you shared. Thank you to new & existing members of Wolsey Writers. And Thank You as always #NewWolsey @dougrintoul.bsky.social #ipswich for welcoming us
Author and historian Bob Pearson on the mic reading an extract from his research. Bob wears a dark blue outfit with brown shoes. In front of him is a book display, including his nonfiction book Gold Run in English and Norwegian editions. Close up of a book cover: Gold Run: The Rescue of Norway's Gold Bullion from the Nazis, April 1940 by Robert Pearson. The cover shows a photo from wartime Norway. Closeup of a handout made by Bob Pearson in the style of a 'most secret' file with a red X over it: Operation 007 with a ref 17F/00/B19, to be kept under lock and key. Also a black and white photo of a WWII airfield. A very busy Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing group that meets in the upstairs lounge of the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk UK. Lots of writers busy writing after Bob Pearson's talk.
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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From the New Wolsey to DanceEast, from SPILL to Brighten the Corners – Ipswich’s creative scene is thriving. 🌟
Now the town is bidding for UK City of Culture 2029.
Time for the rest of the country to take notice. eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/cu...
Jack Abbott fires starting gun on Ipswich’s City of Culture bid
Ipswich’s MP urges the town to bid for UK City of Culture 2029 – a contest redefining cultural ambition.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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#WolseyWriters 2026
First Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm.
Creative #writingcommunity at New Wolsey Theatre, IP1 2AS #suffolk. Pay what you feel
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
SAT 3 JAN
SAT 7 FEB
SAT 7 MAR
SAT 11 APR⚠️
SAT 2 MAY
SAT 6 JUNE
SAT 4 JULY
(Not Aug)
SAT 5 SEP
SAT 3 OCT
SAT 7 NOV
SAT 5 DEC
Collage style poster and logos for Wolsey Writers 2026 showing a creative writing workshop in progress in the upstairs lounge at New Wolsey Theatre. Lots of people are busy writing. The text reads: WOLSEY WRITERS 2026. Meet. Write. Share. First Saturday, 10:30am-12pm. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk P1 2AS. Pay what you feel. 3rd JAN. 7th FEB. 7th MAR. 11th APR. 2nd MAY. 6th JUNE. 4th JULY. Not in August). 5th SEP. 3rd OCT. 7th NOV. 5th DEC.
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
katiewardwriter.bsky.social
#WolseyWriters 2026
First Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm.
Creative #writingcommunity at New Wolsey Theatre, IP1 2AS #suffolk. Pay what you feel
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
SAT 3 JAN
SAT 7 FEB
SAT 7 MAR
SAT 11 APR⚠️
SAT 2 MAY
SAT 6 JUNE
SAT 4 JULY
(Not Aug)
SAT 5 SEP
SAT 3 OCT
SAT 7 NOV
SAT 5 DEC
Collage style poster and logos for Wolsey Writers 2026 showing a creative writing workshop in progress in the upstairs lounge at New Wolsey Theatre. Lots of people are busy writing. The text reads: WOLSEY WRITERS 2026. Meet. Write. Share. First Saturday, 10:30am-12pm. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk P1 2AS. Pay what you feel. 3rd JAN. 7th FEB. 7th MAR. 11th APR. 2nd MAY. 6th JUNE. 4th JULY. Not in August). 5th SEP. 3rd OCT. 7th NOV. 5th DEC.
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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🛩️ This time next week! Our #WolseyWriters theme is SPY STORIES in fiction, film & real life.
🛩️ w/ special guest author & historian Bob Pearson.
🛩️ SAT 1 NOV, 10:30am-12pm
🛩️ Creative writing at #NewWolsey Theatre, Ipswich #Suffolk

Pay what you feel ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
Book cover: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carre. A crowd of male files in neutral colours, except one is dark and and looking over his shoulder at another who is red. Book cover: On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming. A graphic 007 in ice blue and a flurry of snow. Book cover: The 39 Steps by John Buchan. A figure wearing a suit is running towards the viewer with a small plane and more people in the distance. It is evocative of the movie North By Northwest. Book cover: The Killing Floor (introducing Jack Reacher) by Lee Child. A highway in a flat American landscape. A man is watching a Greyhound bus pull away.
October 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Thanks Katie. Everyone welcome.
katiewardwriter.bsky.social Katie Ward @katiewardwriter.bsky.social · Oct 20
#WolseyWriters Callout for memoirs for The Universal Turing Machine "a new platform for #memoir, a mass participation project intended to become a unique storehouse of authentic non-AI generated human experience". First Deadline 31/01/2026 www.universalturingmachine.org

#writingcommunity #booksky
UTM Guide
www.universalturingmachine.org
October 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
katiewardwriter.bsky.social
🛩️ This time next week! Our #WolseyWriters theme is SPY STORIES in fiction, film & real life.
🛩️ w/ special guest author & historian Bob Pearson.
🛩️ SAT 1 NOV, 10:30am-12pm
🛩️ Creative writing at #NewWolsey Theatre, Ipswich #Suffolk

Pay what you feel ⤵️
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/wolse...
Book cover: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carre. A crowd of male files in neutral colours, except one is dark and and looking over his shoulder at another who is red. Book cover: On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming. A graphic 007 in ice blue and a flurry of snow. Book cover: The 39 Steps by John Buchan. A figure wearing a suit is running towards the viewer with a small plane and more people in the distance. It is evocative of the movie North By Northwest. Book cover: The Killing Floor (introducing Jack Reacher) by Lee Child. A highway in a flat American landscape. A man is watching a Greyhound bus pull away.
October 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM