Founder of WordzworkWales I run the workshops and consultations, organise the writing festival and personal development weekends.
With a father in the navy I travelled extensively then having spent many years in England Nigel and I moved into the beautiful Teify Valley of west Wales where we brought an old barn which we renovated and we love our small slice of the valley. (Our meadows were used as the cover photograph on the What's Next? anthology).
I have been teaching creative writing for over 15 years, as well as English GCSE and A Level s. I also have a background in public relations and am at present researching and putting together books on business plans, self-publishing and event organisation.
Amongst many other pieces of paper I have earned I have a degree in Anthropology, English and Philosophy; a PG Dip., in Entrepreneurial studies from Lampeter University and a PG Dip., in Creative Writing and Personal Development from the University of Sussex.
I believe most strongly that writing can be used for many reasons and by writers of all different levels. Not everyone wants to write a best selling novel, but this doesn't mean that their writing has no value and should not be worked on. Also, that the process of writing should be enjoyed - even if it is sometimes hard work.
Nigel supports WordzworkWales in the background and literally keeps the wheels turning. He often 'repairs' the laptop - and explains it to me! Plays chauffeur or mechanic, and is getting really good at taking messages on the telephone.
In his own right he is a gifted sculptor and designer.
Although retired and busy with her own family and writing, Edith occasionally helps with background research, some copy typing and the licking and sticking of envelopes when the need arises.
WordzworkWales also has access to a number of very qualified and talented people in the world of words.
