Books & Spoken Word
National Writing Day
To celebrate the inaugural National Writing Day, First Story and The Royal Society of Literature have teamed up to present acclaimed author Jonathan Coe for a reading and public talk on the value and power of writing. There will be a Q&A session with Bristol’s Nikesh Shukla at the end of the talk, and the opportunity for audience members to write something of their own.
The event is free and is open to writers and readers of all ages.
National Writing Day is a collaborative initiative between First Story and partner arts and literacy organisations across the UK. It is funded by Old Possum’s Practical Trust and Arts Council England.
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Visit the National Writing Day website for tips and ideas to get writing on Wednesday 21st June. Share your stories online by using #TellYourStory and tagging @WriteDay.
Admission is free but booking is essential.
JUST ADDED: If you’re in sixth form or at college or just starting university come along to a free writing workshop with YA author CJ Flood on National Writing Day, Wednesday 21st June.
You can hone your writing skills and find the joy in being creative. You’ll have the chance to write a story or a poem, to meet new people and share your work with others in a workshop at Arnolfini.
Open to people aged 16-21.
The event is free and will be followed by the Jonathan Coe and Nikesh Shukla discussion.
Register here for the C.J. Flood workshop.
Register here for the Jonathan Coe/Nikesh Shukla discussion.
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