Why We Write: York, why do you write?

Real Writers Circle is coming to York! Writers, join us in the Council Chamber at King’s Manor, York St John University to explore what motivates you, connect with other writers, and get inspired by guest speaker Naomi Booth, novelist (raw content, Exit Management, Sealed), short fiction writer (Animals at Night, The Lost Art of Sinking, Sour Hall) and professor of creative writing at Durham University. There will also be an opportunity for a short writing exercise and to share your work with the room. Open to any writer working across any genre or form at any stage of your writing journey, come with a pen, a notebook and your imagination. Free tickets are available to writers who otherwise would not be able to attend. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements. We can’t wait to meet you! Hosted in partnership with York St John University, York Centre for Writing and York Literature Festival. Sponsored by DHH Literary Agency and Goldsboro Books. Agenda: Connect, Learn, Share 1. Connecting: We believe that writers who know each other learn more. In this part of the evening, we actively facilitate a conversation between attendees. (This bit can be loud – in a good way.) 2. Hot Seat: With a speaker or a panel, we explore a topic/theme and promote sharing of expertise and knowledge among the group. 3. Readings: Attendees share their work aloud. Listening to each other’s writing and offering feedback (if requested) informs our craft. Real Writers Circle is a dedicated collective of writers who give and receive support, insights and advice as we improve our writing craft – for publication or otherwise. Circle members are un/published authors across any genre or form. The group is open to anyone who is intentional about their writing and wants to learn how to hone their craft. Why We Write Project Our Arts Council England-funded project Why We Write takes our workshop format to five locations, including Brent, Brighton, Folkestone, Lewisham and York. Participants will be invited to submit their work for inclusion in a Showcase in June. More details to follow at the workshop. And writers interested in establishing a Circle in their location can sign up for a free Facilitator Session in which we train you how to host an event following our unique format. More information about the project can be found here: https://www.realwriterscircle.com/why-we-write