An introduction to the Portico Library
with Martin Griffin
An introduction to The Portico Library with Martin Griffin
Inspiring videos from our authors
Creative Writing tips:
Marie Basting on writing characters
Jack Nicholls on writing imagery
Martin Griffin on how to write dialogue
Marie Basting on re-writing and editing
Reece Williams on how to write voice
Martin Griffin on how to structure your writing
Watch the videos below to discover these authors’ writing journeys and places of inspiration.
Marie Basting on her journey as a working class author and the inspiration she finds in the landscape of the Lake District.
Jack Nicholls on his surreal stand-up comedy and writing stories about every-day life on a street in South Manchester.
Reece Williams on writing as a teenager and finding inspiration in the multi-cultural communities of Moss Side.
Martin Griffin on how a writing competition helped him become an author, and finding inspiration in ex-industrial spaces.
Book readings:
Marie Basting reading from Princess BMX - YouTube Dom Conlon reads from Meet Matilda Rocket Builder - YouTube Oliver Sykes reads from his book, Alfie's First Fight - YouTube
Martin Griffin Reading from The Second Stranger - YouTube Jack Nicholls reading from Meat Songs - YouTube Hallie Fletcher reading from Love's Language - YouTube
Jack Nicholls reading from Meat Songs - YouTube Ruth Estevez reading from The Monster Belt - YouTube
Author Clare Povey reads from her book The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre. - YouTube