Description
Open writing circle
Guest: Alan Murrin
Words and stories reside within all of us, waiting to be discovered.
Our monthly Open Writing Circle invites people with all levels of writing experience to explore their creativity and imagination.
In each session, one of Berlin’s many exceptional writers, poets, artists, or curators will create a vibrant and collective learning experience.
Whether you’re interested in fiction, memoir, non-fiction, or poetry, this supportive space encourages you to uncover the words within you. We’ll draw upon techniques used in writing workshops to unleash your innate talent in a collaborative environment that will allow for a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights.
This workshop aims to create an affirming, playful and empowering space for queer people to explore, express and celebrate their identities as well as to provide a platform for the stories of the LGBTQIA+ community to be shared, heard and valued.
Alan Murrin is an Irish fiction writer. His short story ‘The Wake’ was shortlisted for story of the year at the Irish Book Awards. His debut novel The Coast Road was published by Bloomsbury (UK) and Harper Collins (US) in 2024, and has since been translated into eight languages. He was awarded Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. He is a recipient of the Irish Arts Council Next Generation Award 2023 and is a graduate of the prose fiction masters at the University of East Anglia.
General Information
Level: No previous experience is necessary.
Language: While the group is primarily conducted in English, you are welcome to write in any language you feel comfortable with.
Cost: this event is free of charge.We also invite all writers to consider leading a future session—please contact us for more information
