Writing From Life: Memoir & Poetry, a Workshop with Demi Anter
Whether as a powerful tool for activism, as a way to process emotions, or simply as a means of joy, writing from personal experience is a wide, open field for experienced and new writers alike. Everyone has a story worth sharing, but how to begin?
In this two-hour workshop, poet and essayist Demi Anter will lead participants through a series of accessible creative writing exercises to free our writing instincts and to find the best structures for our true-life stories.
The session will include reading and discussion of literature from a range of disciplines to inspire us, as well as optional feedback. Please note, you will never be forced to share anything you have written, and you are not expected to produce a polished piece by the end of the session, but rather to explore new modes of storytelling.
Who is it for: All writers are welcome. This workshop is open to new writers as well as experienced writers.
What to bring: Please bring something to write with. You are also welcome to bring snacks to eat throughout the workshop, and alcoholic and soft drinks are available for purchase in the ICC bar.
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Tickets: £20
About the Instructor:
Demi Anter’s teaching focuses on the power of writing from personal experience. She has conducted workshops at various institutions throughout the world, including the Irish Cultural Centre and the National Theatre in London. Demi is a contributor to the annual Sherborne Travel Writing Festival curated by Rory MacLean (Berlin: Imagine a City). She regularly teaches “Writing Berlin,” a popular academic and creative course on the iconic European capital and its literature.
Her poems have been published by Magma, Banshee, and The Times (UK), and have been featured at Glastonbury Festival, the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Fringe, Poetry Ireland, Bristol Old Vic and more. Her first poetry collection Small Machine, which documents her five and a half years in Berlin, was published by Write Bloody UK in 2022.
For news of Demi’s other creative writing workshops, and for tips on cultivating creativity every day, sign up for her newsletter Creative Fruits here.
What others have said:
“Demi is an incredible teacher and inspiring leader. She holds the space for curiosity, allowing questions as you go, while creating an atmosphere that is welcoming and conducive to learning.”
“Without question, my time with Demi in her workshop pushed me to become a better, more focused and productive writer, and I look forward to working with her again.”
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