In this workshop for younger writers Christie Watson will guide you through some creative exercises to find your own voice as a writer.
Everyone has a unique and individual story to tell. Perhaps you have experience of illness or disability or want to write about your work as a student nurse? Maybe the story you feel compelled to write is of childhood, love, travel. So, how do you approach writing your own lived experience?In this workshop for younger writers (aged 18-30) Christie Watson will guide you through some creative exercises to find your own voice as a writer. Whether you are taking your first steps in writing or are a healthcare professional with a list of publications, or you are completely new to creative writing, Christie will walk you through the approaches she has used writing her memoirs. Using examples from her own and others work; she will lead you through exercises including:
- How to characterise yourself in memoir (hint - it’s tricky!) - Writing truth: ethical considerations for memoirists - Structure - the architecture of memoir - How to write a non-fiction proposal in order to attract an agent
This workshop will help you build deeper levels of understanding of your own project and the genre, as well as the publishing landscape. It will give you a toolbox of ideas and inspiration in order to get to the beating heart of what it is you are writing, and why your story is important.
This event is open to all and takes place in person only. Tickets are £9, with a limited number of free places available for nursing students.
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