Writing with Passion and Patience is a four-session course set over 8 weeks for neurodivergent and queer writers, regardless of experience, who want concrete tools to expand their writing practice
The course is a chance to write, while also exploring issues of cognitive biases, self-esteem, finding inspiration and embracing neurodivergent ways of creating. We will help you develop a toolkit of ideas and inspiration using techniques - such as ‘The Cell Method’, thought-work, writing games and somatic movement practices - developed by neurodivergent and queer writers. Each session is a model for writing in community and will leave you with something concrete that you’ve written and offer time to work on your own project.
Signups are for the whole course. The dates and themes are below:
- Saturday June 6th, 10.30am-12.30pm - Writing in all states
- Saturday June 20th, 10.30am-12.30pm - Working with thoughts
- Saturday July 4th, 10.30am-12.30pm - The act of writing
- Saturday July 18th, 10.30am-12.30pm - Writing in community
Past Praise:
“I loved the sense of community, being vulnerable with each other, transforming our vulnerability into creativity. “ - Feedback on F. Zeeshan Choudhury’s course Writing to Uncover the Self
“What a wonderful course. I felt safe to explore my relationship to rest, in an open and supportive environment, and how my artistic practises can support my wellbeing. Truly transformative.” Feedback on Ashleigh Gray’s course Radical Rest (ran with Meg Max)
About Ashleigh:
Ashleigh Gray (they/she) is a queer, AuDHD, chronically ill performer, writer and workshop facilitator. They wrote and performed TUMOURS at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Soho Theatre in 2019 and are currently writing their next play and a memoir. Ashleigh hosts a monthly writing club and regularly facilitates yoga nidra with Neuroqueer Creative.
About Farah:
F is a writer and facilitator based out of East London. She runs a number of writing groups, including the sold-out series Writing to Uncover the Self at St. Margaret's House and the Queer Writer's Circle
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this session, please email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk
Venue:The Create Place at St Margaret’s House, 29 Old Ford Road — E2 9PJ
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please let us know. Entry to The Create Place is step-free, but the toilet is not accessible. If you require access to an accessible toilet, please get in touch with us on 020 8980 2092 or email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Tickets:
Pay Less (covers some of our costs) – I am a student, unemployed, on benefits or financially stressed - £24 (£6 per session)
Standard (covers most of our costs) – I am employed, have some expendable income, and manage to meet my basic needs - £32 (£8 per session)
Pay it Forward (covers all of our costs and supports our work at SMH) – I am employed or have enough savings to comfortably meet my basic needs - £40 (£10 per session)