Cathie Hartigan
Writer
I’ve published two shortlisted novels, both set in Exeter and Italy and many short stories, one of which was dramatized by Exeter University drama students. A musician by profession this, as well as my keen interest in historical research, is reflected in my writing. Inspired by our teaching experiences, author Margaret James and I co-authored three creative writing textbooks. I’ve co-produced two anthologies by Exeter Writers and hosted a writing workshop for Literature Works. A poetry cycle of mine was set to music by local composers and, supported by the RSPB, it was performed at Paignton Zoo and the RAMM.
After several years teaching creative writing at Exeter College I left to set up CreativeWritingMatters.co.uk, which offers author services and runs the Exeter Novel Prize and Exeter Story Prize. I’m also the Programme Director for the Exeter Literary Festival.
Website: www.creativewritingmatters.co.uk
Email: cathieh@blueyonder.co.uk
Phone: 07722144357
Twitter: @exeternovelpriz | @cathiehartigan
Facebook: cathie.hartigan
Natalie McGrath
Writer, Creative Heritage Producer & Social Engaged Artist
Currently co-leading on Out and About Queering the Museum at RAMM, Commissioned writer on LGBTQ+ Loneliness with the Wellcome Centre of Culture & Environment's of Health and Exeter Northcott, Writer of Oxygen and The Cause for Dreadnought South West, have had worked produced and commissioned by Theatre West in Bristol, Bristol Old Vic, Paines Plough, Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, Dreadnought South West, Exeter Northcott, Exim Dance, Blind Ditch, and had work performed all across the SW region. I have also worked with the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh where I was part of their Open Submissions development programme in 2019 and part of Shift Scot's Pride Plays at the Traverse.
Currently Writer in Residence at RAMM, Co-Director of Dreadnought South West
Website: www.nataliemcgrath.net
Email: anthony@ciderhouse.biz
Phone: 07988647420
Twitter: @NatLMcG
Facebook: nataliemcgrathwriter
Pippa Vlietstra
Writer
The Story Writer - www.the-story-writer.com - interviewing and researching local residents to put their life stories into writing; Exeter Phoenix - bid writing, research and award applications; Edinburgh Fringe - PR and content for listings website; writing press releases, reports, web content and managing social media channels for a variety of nonprofit, publishing and educational clients.
Website: www.the-story-writer.com
Email: pippavlietstra@gmail.com
Phone: 07495 332258
Insta: thestorywriter.co.uk
Facebook: thestorywriter.co.uk
LinkedIn: pippavlietstra
Suaad George
Writer, Events Manager & Organizer
Exeter Respect Festival, International Women's Day, International Human Rights Event, Black History Month, Worked with Exeter University and Exeter College, many other organizations...
Exeter Respect CIC
Website: www.exeter-respect.org
Email: sgenemgeorge@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07792373347
Twitter: @ExeRespect
Ghee Bowman
Writer, Educator, Story-teller
Co-ordinated a project on Exeter'sA multi-cultural history. Published a book in 2020 on Indian soldiers in Europe in the Second World War. Have told stories to groups of adults and young people.
Devon Development Education. Exeter University
Website: www.tellingourstoriesexeter.org.uk | www.forcek6.org.uk
Email: gb350@exeter.ac.uk
Phone: 01392 422216
Twitter: @GheeBowman
Micha Colombo
Writer, Performer, Dramaturg, Presentation Skills Coach
Performer/writer interested in bold, female-centred work. NCDT-trained actor, credits in classical/contemporary theatre, film, storytelling & voiceover: https://www.spotlight.com/6017-7863-1372. As writer: Unsung selected for ACE-funded R&D @Exeter Fringe; Woman in the Dunes staged @Theatre503, London to near sell-out audiences; commissioned to write Pinocchio panto @Sutton Theatres; Mum’s the Word won Chesil Theatre playwriting competition; Branded chosen by TheatreWest for development; a(wake) selected by Rebound Productions for new writing event. Poems published by Birch Moon Press & performed @Exeter Phoenix & Primadonna Festival. Also, Japanese degree (Cambridge University); run presentation skills coaching for businesses; former brand strategist (WPP Marketing Fellow; Planning Director, Digit).
Exeter Northcott Futures Program member 2021
Website: michacolombo.wordpress.com
Email: michacolombo@gmail.com
Phone: 07870320105
Insta: MichaChloe
Twitter: @michachloe
Spotlight: Micha Colombo