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 writer who has been living in Berlin for several years. He completed the renowned Master’s program in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. In 2021, he won the Bournemouth Writing Award for his short story “The Wake,” which was also shortlisted for the Short Story of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. As a cultural critic, he has written for publications such as The Irish Times, TLS, and The Spectator. “Coast Road” is his debut novel, for which he was awarded “Newcomer of the Year” at the Irish Book Awards in 2024.
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
