Letting Places Share Their Stories: Writing Workshop with Adrian Reynolds

A creative writing workshop where places shape the stories THE WORKSHOP "Whoever and wherever we are, we live in dialogue with place and its residents. Some of them are human. Not all of them are alive. And some seem to echo with older tales. "Lee Child reached back into Nordic lore with his Reacher books, and his first novel secured him a bookshop residency. Sure, he worked in TV, knew people. Lots of other people can say the same and we hear nothing from them. "For a few years now I've been having out-of-book experiences that connect me with places and people in new ways. I didn't expect the mythic aspect, but there comes a point when it's impossible to invisibilise. A Black Friday quest to London to run a storytelling workshop at Canary Wharf became a living story when I lost my phone, and train ticket, and needed to get there regardless before the organiser flew in from Turkey. It went a treat, and the Thames gently requested an offering as we made our way from the hotel venue. "At the very least, in this workshop you'll be introduced to some ideas that want to get to know you. And maybe, you'll find - as I have - that some of them want to come home with you, show you a bigger world. "Here's where we start to do that." THE TUTOR Adrian Reynolds has written for theatre, television, and film. He's an occasional poet and prose writer and recovering copywriter who loves sketching. “Adrian Reynolds combines an innate understanding of the world we live in – inner and outer – with an ability to craft strong, flexible narratives and characterisation that chime with the times.” Michelle Olley, Content Manager for Cartoon Network, TruTV, TNT and Adult Swim. MORE DETAILS Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow writers, explore your creative imagination and learn from an experienced local writer. The event will take place in person at the delightful creative space in Sneinton Market's Avenues By Our Hands We Make Our Way. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or specific requirements. Thank you NWS Team