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Tom Shaw

@tomshawwritings

Writer, Poet

United Kingdom
English
About me
The problem most people have when writing a book isn't editing or in final touches. It's: - Finding time to write - Getting the ideas on to a page - Putting together a functioning first draft I made a pivot from Dentistry after I knew it was my calling to create with my words. In completing and publishing books, poetry and articles, I've learnt exactly what it takes to get over the first hurdle of writing something for someone else - and how to keep up the motivation to get it finished. Now, I bring these insights to people around the world turn their dreams and visions into written words.... Read more

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Work experience

Self_Employed

Self Employed

5 yrs

Workshop Facilitator

Jan 2025 - Present • 1 yr 6 mos

I run both in-person and online workshops encouraging people to turn the life narratives, memories and stories in their heads into written words. This includes in a self-development context (Master Your Word, CandleWrite, The Fire Within), as well as for prospective writers looking to generate ideas for books (The Writing Room, Poetry Basecamp). Many of my workshops have been delivered as partnerships, including with the Bournemouth Writing Festival, Mycelium Hub, and Hotel du Vin.

Poet & Writer

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 6 mos

I've worked as a freelance author for several years, both on self-directed projects and contracted projects. These include: - 4x Poetry Chapbooks - Novel in Translation (Metropolis: 100th Anniversary Edition) - Social Media Copy in Science Communication (Wonder of Wellness) - Blog & Feature Articles (Over To The Youth, Solari Report)