text factory was thoroughly prepared, ran to a thoughtful timetable and was executed by two experienced, knowledgeable tutors with deep understanding and command of the process of writing. Professionally done with verve, text factory is a serious challenge to aspiring writers, as it should be. Writers were exposed to stimuli and prompts through a variety of imaginative exercises to produce written work. Could the writers harness the provocative (who says it's provocative?) resources and determine its impact on their writing. text factory is like a series of masterclasses, not all serious, the cut-up and collage was childlike, scissors, glue and stuff accompanied by some great music. Expertly run by d+k. Can you rise to the challenge, take the risk? And try to be a better writer?