Free creative writing workshop led by Rae Mainwaring to explore 'bright places' and pockets of joy, open to everyone with no prior experience.
Rae Mainwaring is leading a creative writing workshop at the Belgrade Theatre on Saturday 14 November, from 10:30am to 12:00. It's a morning session, an hour and a half in total, and it's free, though you have to book ahead because spaces are limited. No prior artistic experience is needed, so you don't need to be a writer to get involved.
The session is built around the idea of 'bright places'—those small pockets of joy that keep us going even when things are at their hardest. It's described as a light, relaxed morning of writing, playing with ideas and storytelling, with plenty of chats and biscuits along the way. The focus is on exploring your own bright places, rather than anything formal or high-pressure.
Mainwaring is an award-winning writer, and the workshop draws on Bright Places, which she describes as a brilliantly funny and deeply honest account of growing up in the shadow of chronic illness—a story for anyone who has ever searched for joy when times are at their toughest. The session is created for people living with MS or a chronic illness and their friends or family, but it's open to everyone. It's recommended for ages 16 and over.
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It runs from 10:30am to 12:00 at No.71, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. It's free, but you'll need to pre-book your spot.
