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
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.
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 🎭🤣
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.
An Easter Saturday sunset in Treyarnon Bay Cornwall. Happy Easter 🐣
April 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
An Easter Saturday sunset in Treyarnon Bay Cornwall. Happy Easter 🐣
So good to be back @westdean.ac.uk for a #shortcourse weekend on memoir writing. Lots of writing and some very moving memoirs.
February 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
So good to be back @westdean.ac.uk for a #shortcourse weekend on memoir writing. Lots of writing and some very moving memoirs.
Wonderful to be back @westdean.ac.uk for Flash Fiction Writing. Great group of writers and West Dean House is lookong beautiful all decked out for Christmas 🎄
December 14, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Wonderful to be back @westdean.ac.uk for Flash Fiction Writing. Great group of writers and West Dean House is lookong beautiful all decked out for Christmas 🎄
Wonderful evening yesterday at the Short Story Showcase at Guildford Book Festival. Sell-out audience and a great Q&A. @alicefwrites.bsky.social @sarahhegarty.bsky.social Julie Evans and David Reading.
October 18, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Wonderful evening yesterday at the Short Story Showcase at Guildford Book Festival. Sell-out audience and a great Q&A. @alicefwrites.bsky.social @sarahhegarty.bsky.social Julie Evans and David Reading.
Flash Fiction Writing, West Dean College, 13-15 December:
I'll be running a flash fiction course (telling stories in fewer than 1,000 words) this December at West Dean, which looks spectacular at Christmas time. To book visit the college's website www.westdean.ac.uk/short-course...
I'll be running a flash fiction course (telling stories in fewer than 1,000 words) this December at West Dean, which looks spectacular at Christmas time. To book visit the college's website www.westdean.ac.uk/short-course...
October 10, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Flash Fiction Writing, West Dean College, 13-15 December:
I'll be running a flash fiction course (telling stories in fewer than 1,000 words) this December at West Dean, which looks spectacular at Christmas time. To book visit the college's website www.westdean.ac.uk/short-course...
I'll be running a flash fiction course (telling stories in fewer than 1,000 words) this December at West Dean, which looks spectacular at Christmas time. To book visit the college's website www.westdean.ac.uk/short-course...
Another wonderful Telling Stories in Paint and Words workshop ran last weekend with my father, painter Bob Brandt.
October 8, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Another wonderful Telling Stories in Paint and Words workshop ran last weekend with my father, painter Bob Brandt.
Wonderful to be back @hotelleone for a week's writing retreat. Many laughs, refreshing swimming, fab food and excellent writing being done 😎
July 9, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Wonderful to be back @hotelleone for a week's writing retreat. Many laughs, refreshing swimming, fab food and excellent writing being done 😎
Art Inspired Writing, West Dean College, 13-15 Sept
Discover how to use paintings as inspiration for stories and poems, creating characters, adding atmosphere, and more. Suitable for all. #creativewritingcourse #creativewriting
Discover how to use paintings as inspiration for stories and poems, creating characters, adding atmosphere, and more. Suitable for all. #creativewritingcourse #creativewriting
June 10, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Art Inspired Writing, West Dean College, 13-15 Sept
Discover how to use paintings as inspiration for stories and poems, creating characters, adding atmosphere, and more. Suitable for all. #creativewritingcourse #creativewriting
Discover how to use paintings as inspiration for stories and poems, creating characters, adding atmosphere, and more. Suitable for all. #creativewritingcourse #creativewriting
Final day of another wonderful Inspiration from Experience #creativewritingcourse @westdeancollege. Fabulous group of writers producing wondefully moving writing.
May 26, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Final day of another wonderful Inspiration from Experience #creativewritingcourse @westdeancollege. Fabulous group of writers producing wondefully moving writing.
Italian Writing Retreat, 5-12 July 24
Hill top town, boutique hotel with amazing food and service, views of sea and mountains, tailored tutoring and the excellent company of writers. Eat, write, swim, repeat! hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...
Hill top town, boutique hotel with amazing food and service, views of sea and mountains, tailored tutoring and the excellent company of writers. Eat, write, swim, repeat! hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...
March 7, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Italian Writing Retreat, 5-12 July 24
Hill top town, boutique hotel with amazing food and service, views of sea and mountains, tailored tutoring and the excellent company of writers. Eat, write, swim, repeat! hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...
Hill top town, boutique hotel with amazing food and service, views of sea and mountains, tailored tutoring and the excellent company of writers. Eat, write, swim, repeat! hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...
Another lovely 'Telling Stories in Paint and Words' delivered with my father, painter Bob Brandt, on Saturday. This time we filmed it with a view to producing a video version. Watch this space!
March 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Another lovely 'Telling Stories in Paint and Words' delivered with my father, painter Bob Brandt, on Saturday. This time we filmed it with a view to producing a video version. Watch this space!
Rather lovely being back at West Dean College with a lovely group of writers for a weekend of memoir writing. #writingcourses #memoirwriting
February 10, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Rather lovely being back at West Dean College with a lovely group of writers for a weekend of memoir writing. #writingcourses #memoirwriting
Calling all writers in Guildford and surrounding areas! Very much looking forward to running this course on a feature of fiction writing I'm fascinated by - Setting.
January 22, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Calling all writers in Guildford and surrounding areas! Very much looking forward to running this course on a feature of fiction writing I'm fascinated by - Setting.
Writing Retreat, Italy, 5-12 July 24 - Fancy a week writing in an Italian hilltop town with views of the Adriatic and Sibillini Mountains?
“The hospitality and attention to detail is amazing… it was a truly wonderful week with a group of fun like minded people.”
hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...
“The hospitality and attention to detail is amazing… it was a truly wonderful week with a group of fun like minded people.”
hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...
January 15, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Writing Retreat, Italy, 5-12 July 24 - Fancy a week writing in an Italian hilltop town with views of the Adriatic and Sibillini Mountains?
“The hospitality and attention to detail is amazing… it was a truly wonderful week with a group of fun like minded people.”
hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...
“The hospitality and attention to detail is amazing… it was a truly wonderful week with a group of fun like minded people.”
hotelleonemarche.com/en/retreats/...
Flash Fiction Writing, West Dean College, 15-17 Dec - A few places still left!
Beautiful setting and of course a great course!
"Many thanks for such a wonderful course. It was stimulating and instructive, with such a lovely rhythm; from insanely intense to gently discursive. Brilliant!" Dec 22
Beautiful setting and of course a great course!
"Many thanks for such a wonderful course. It was stimulating and instructive, with such a lovely rhythm; from insanely intense to gently discursive. Brilliant!" Dec 22
November 15, 2023 at 8:17 AM
Flash Fiction Writing, West Dean College, 15-17 Dec - A few places still left!
Beautiful setting and of course a great course!
"Many thanks for such a wonderful course. It was stimulating and instructive, with such a lovely rhythm; from insanely intense to gently discursive. Brilliant!" Dec 22
Beautiful setting and of course a great course!
"Many thanks for such a wonderful course. It was stimulating and instructive, with such a lovely rhythm; from insanely intense to gently discursive. Brilliant!" Dec 22
Fancy time to talk about writing, think about writing and write? I’m running a Write Away! writing retreat, tailored to the interests of those attending, 1-3 December at a peaceful retreat house in Woking. Can be attended as a resident or non-resident. ruthbrandt.co.uk/Creative-Wri...
October 9, 2023 at 8:43 AM
Fancy time to talk about writing, think about writing and write? I’m running a Write Away! writing retreat, tailored to the interests of those attending, 1-3 December at a peaceful retreat house in Woking. Can be attended as a resident or non-resident. ruthbrandt.co.uk/Creative-Wri...
Just completed a Telling Stories in Paint and Words workshop jointly run with my dad, the excellent painter Bob Brandt. Wonderful group and morning 😃
October 7, 2023 at 3:27 PM
Just completed a Telling Stories in Paint and Words workshop jointly run with my dad, the excellent painter Bob Brandt. Wonderful group and morning 😃
Drawing to the close of Using Mature as Inspiration creative writing course at WestDeanCollege. Some fabulous poems and prose written by a great gang of writers.
September 13, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Drawing to the close of Using Mature as Inspiration creative writing course at WestDeanCollege. Some fabulous poems and prose written by a great gang of writers.
Summer in Surrey 😎
August 27, 2023 at 10:06 AM
Summer in Surrey 😎
Using Nature as Inspiration for Writing - 11-13 Sept
Writing fiction, poetry or memoir? Loosen your imagination, gather ideas for settings, characters, atmospheres, and revive memories in stunning nature and gardens of West Dean College.
Writing fiction, poetry or memoir? Loosen your imagination, gather ideas for settings, characters, atmospheres, and revive memories in stunning nature and gardens of West Dean College.
August 23, 2023 at 9:01 AM
Using Nature as Inspiration for Writing - 11-13 Sept
Writing fiction, poetry or memoir? Loosen your imagination, gather ideas for settings, characters, atmospheres, and revive memories in stunning nature and gardens of West Dean College.
Writing fiction, poetry or memoir? Loosen your imagination, gather ideas for settings, characters, atmospheres, and revive memories in stunning nature and gardens of West Dean College.