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William Thirsk-Gaskill

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William Thirsk-Gaskill was born in Leeds, England in 1967. He studied chemistry at the University of Liverpool, where he also contributed to a fanzine called 'Dregs'.

He took up writing seriously when he enrolled with the Open University in 2009.

William has contributed to a project to encourage emerging writers, called Grist, run from the University of Huddersfield. He led the performance of the Grist poets at the 2012 Ted Hughes festival. He is one of only a few authors to contribute both poetry and short fiction to Grist.

For 5 years, he co-presented a monthly programme of poetry and music with the poet, Gaia Holmes. The programme was called Themes for Dreamers and broadcast from Halifax, England.

He is a frequent performer on the West Yo
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William Thirsk-Gaskill No matter how bad an experience is, once you have come to terms with it, you can use it as material.
William Thirsk-Gaskill The main technique I use is free-writing, which is a way of freeing the subconscious mind. If I am really desperate, I also use "morning pages", i.e. …moreThe main technique I use is free-writing, which is a way of freeing the subconscious mind. If I am really desperate, I also use "morning pages", i.e. setting the alarm for earlier than you usually get up, and starting to write immediately upon waking. This is another method of connecting with the subconscious.

My favourite places for thinking about stories are bus or railway stations, and pubs. (less)
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