MLB.Words&Stuff

22/02/2026

Billy Horsburgh and I are back with a Fife Writes stand alone 'Words from the Coast' workshop.

Sat 28 Mar 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dreel Halls , Anstruther KY10 3DJ

Words from the Coast - Creative Writing Workshop

'Words from the Coast' is a creative writing workshop that aims to immerse participants in the evocative environment of the coast.

This guided workshop invites writers to engage all their senses to craft vivid, sensory-driven work exploring coastal inspired writing. This may take the form of poetry, prose, or personal narratives.

Following on from the successful Words from the Coast project which ran last year with support from The Village Creative this new event is a stand alone workshop using some of the ideas and techniques developed during the project.

The workshop is suitable for all levels of writing ability and writers aged 16 - 116. There is no requirement to have participated in the project to take part in this workshop.

Booking via Ticket Tailor - Free for Fife Writes Members / Non Members - £5
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fifewrites/2080485

(tickets are non-refundable)

Billy Horsburgh Billy’s Books

20/02/2026

StAnza, Scotland's International Poetry Festival has a great line up again this year.

Check out the programme here:
https://byretheatre.com/upcoming/stanza-26/

I'll be back facilitating the Fife Writes writing hours alongside the lovely Pamela Thomas.

Everyday 13:00 - 14:00pm.

17/02/2026

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Everything in life is like a garden: relationships, health, work, even personal happiness. They all need attention and nurturing. Think of relationships; the moment we stop tending to them or take them for granted, it’s just a matter of time before they stop growing. The decline happens slowly at first and often goes unnoticed in the early stages.

And, it’s easy, in this comparison culture, to get drawn into focusing on all the things that other people represent as their lives (fancy vacations, perfect relationships, shiny new things…) Instead, bring your attention/appreciation back to what you already have, nurture it with some love and humor, and watch it flourish. The grass is definitely greener where you water it.

Comment a 💚 if you see the value in nurturing what you have.

15/02/2026

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27/09/2025

Great afternoon. 🥰

10/09/2025

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04/09/2025

If you are near Glasgow on the 18th of September, Rebecca Sharp's Maiden Mother Mage is well worth a visit.
Absolutely brilliantly written and the staging is fantastic. 🥰

29/08/2025

I'm delighted to be facilitating one of the writing workshops at the Outwith Festival in Dunfermline this year.

Come along and write your story, as we delve into the world of memoir.

There is such a great line up of events at the Carnegie Hall check out the full programme here:
https://outwithfestival.co.uk/

As well as an Ian Rankin interview there are writing events with facilitators Ursula Buchan, Fi Bailey and more.

Fife Writes are also hosting the Outwith Festival's Saturday Open Mic evening, why not sign up, claim your 5 minutes and speak your words on the mic?😁

21/08/2025

It's not long now until the Outwith Festival, check out all the great events going on in Dunfermline here:

https://outwithfestival.co.uk/

I'll also be delivering a workshop on writing memoir, so please feel free to sign up for an informative and fun session to help you find the story within.

Thurs 4th of Sept 2025 - 7:00pm – 8:30pm Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Tickets available on the Outwith Festival page.

18/08/2025

😲 Jeezy Peeps! 😲

I'm mentioned in the same Outwith Festival press release as Ian Rankin and Ursula Buchan! 😲

Aaaah no pressure there then! Help me overcome my fears of imposter syndrome and sign up for my informative and fun workshop where we'll explore the genre of memoir writing and finding the story that lies within.

Like Mark Twain's quote:

“There was never yet an uninteresting life. Inside the dullest exterior, there is a drama, a comedy, a tragedy.”

I truly believe everyone has magic within them and their stories deserve to be told.

We are all storytellers, so come along and let your story find it's way onto the page.
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Thurs 4th Sept 2025 - 7:00pm – 8:30pm - Carnegie Hall,Dunfermline

This workshop is suitable for all levels of writing ability whether you're a beginner, an experienced writer or just want to give it a go you'll be given prompts to help you and be supported through the process.

Tickets here: https://outwithfestival.co.uk/

I look forward to welcoming you. 🥰

16/08/2025

So this wee beauty arrived through the door!

My poem was long listed for the Scots poetry category for the 'Saint Teneu Poetry Competition 2025'.

As a result I made the final anthology alongside the winning entries!

But to make it even more exciting my poem is in the same book as some of the amazing invited contributors including one of my all time favourite inspirational poets the amazing Rebecca Sharp.

Whoo hoo, how exciting... that's prize enough for me. 😁

06/08/2025

Busy weekend for me.... as the 'Voices and Visions of the Witch' exhibition at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries closes on Saturday, the 'Words from the Wards' exhibition at the Edinburgh International Book Festival opens where my work is on display and illustrated by the wonderful Edinburgh College of Art student Izzy McBroom.

Catch the new exhibition in the Festival Gallery, Edinburgh from Saturday the 9th - Sunday the 17th of August. ✨🤩✨

I'll be at the opening evening ceremony on Sunday the 10th. 🥰

From Sun 17 Aug - Following the success of the Words from the Wards project, we worked with Edinburgh College of Art students to illustrate the collected stories. Join us to view the stories and illustrations side by…