Anthony Cropper

Another fantastic visit from @anthony_cropper ! Year 8 were inspired and enthusiastic in their writers' workshops and some highly original writing created. #queenelizhigh

Well done, Stan. Brilliant performance at the British Gymnastic Finals today. #pommel

@crystalclearjt @Foyles “ “

On display @Foyles music department in London yesterday. Tempting. #johncage #4minutes33 #blankpages #silence

@alanshearer Good on you. Solidarity.

I have informed the BBC that I won’t be appearing on MOTD tomorrow night.

@emilyraboteau The grief cycle is a useful framework to use in many kinds of writing workshop. Look at the films ‘Gravity’ and ‘Sound of Metal’ through that lens for example and they make total sense. Characters move from denial, anger etc through to acceptance. Sorry, not essays!

What are your favorite essays about grief and mourning? Looking for good material to teach in my nonfiction workshop. Diverse voices and links appreciated. Thank you!

Historian of Medieval & Women's History. Author. Mum. Yorkshire lass. New book coming 30 May: King John's Right-Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye #WomeninHistory Blog: historytheinterestingbits.com Facebook: facebook.com/Thehistorybits Amazon Author page: viewauthor.at/SharonBennettC…

@brecht_dp Yes, but what’s the real reason for buying it?

I. Need. To. Stop. Buying. Books.

@Hanifkureishi Chinatown. Jack Gittes and the watch under the tyre. Great and unexpected solution.

Writing tip: write a character, give them a problem, have them devise an unusual solution.

Stunning place. Worth a trip. If ever you to Langdale go; 
Into a chasm a mighty block 
Hath fallen, and made a bridge of rock: 
The gulf is deep below; 
And, in a basin black and small, 
Receives a lofty waterfall. (Wordsworth) #langdales

@MartinDowds1 Not read this one but Jesus’ Son is one of the best. Great film, too.

@AWildHistorian @tuesdayshannon @ntuhum @Midlands4Cities @RoryWaterman @dradny Well done!

Absolutely delighted to say that today I passed my viva with minor corrections. Thanks to @ntuhum and @Midlands4Cities especially @RoryWaterman and @dradny for their support and supervision!

@davidcinema There’s a wonderful homage to the ‘Indianapolis scene’ in ‘Chasing Amy’.

What is the best monologue scene you've ever seen in a movie?

Hey everyone, I'd love it if you would go & support @CBastardsMag, a student-run magazine I'm working on, run & made by my wonderful friend @ElmoMoorby! We're here on Twitter, & on Tumblr & Instagram as well, so please check us out & give us a follow.

NEW BLOG POST! BA Creative Writing third-year student Rebecca Eaton @RJEaton_ takes us through her process for developing fictional characters. nottinghamcreativewritinghub.com/blog/

First road marathon completed (automatically a PB). Legs sore but feel relatively ok. The last 10k was slow - really slow. Thanks to everyone who donated to Myeloma UK - much appreciated. #chestermarathon

Just back from a 21k training run. I’ll be trying to raise funds for Myeloma UK by running Chester Marathon in 3 weeks (not how long it will take, I hope). Any donations welcome. Thanks. justgiving.com/fundraising/An…