Open writing circle

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 empowering, playful, and empowering space for queer people to explore, express, and celebrate their identities, as well as provide a platform where the stories of the LGBTQIA+ community can be shared, heard, and valued.

Marco Astolfi is a literary translator, writer and fairy from Italy. He lives in Berlin, is a co-organizer of the Village Heart Circle for GBTQ men and runs the Book Club evening every two months. He is a regular at Creative Writing and can occasionally be found modeling for Life Drawing classes. He attended the One Year Training in 2018 and facilitated the Cock O’Clock workshop at Easter Stretch 2019 and the Privates Talks at Stretch Imagine 2020.

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