Walking & Writing, 1-Day Creative Writing Workshop with Demi Anter

As writers, we can forage for stories, just as others forage for sustenance. On this creative foraging walk through London we will slow down, look, touch and listen. Led by writer Demi Anter, this workshop will help us practice the art of paying attention and learn new ways to write the city blocks we stroll down every day. 

The session will consist of reading and discussion of literature from a range of disciplines, a guided walk through Hammersmith, accessible writing exercises, and feedback.

Together we will use the details we glean from the city to reimagine our day-to-day environment, find inspiration from history, and create new stories that are totally our own.

Who is it for: All writers are welcome. This workshop is open to new writers as well as experienced writers. Please note that you will never be forced to share anything you’ve written, but there will be opportunities to do so if you wish.

What to bring: Please bring something to write with (ideally a pen and notebook), comfortable walking shoes, and a water bottle. Optional: A picnic blanket in case there is a chance to sit and work outside for a spell. You are also welcome to bring snacks to eat throughout the workshop.

Accessibility: The session will be a mix of walking and sitting; please be prepared to be on your feet for some time (approximately 1.5 hours), and for being outdoors. For any questions, concerns, or accommodation requests, please write to us and your message will be passed on to the workshop facilitator.

Itinerary:

Meet at the Irish Cultural Centre: 13:00 - 14:15

Walk through Hammersmith: 14:15 - 15:45

Back to the ICC for writing and sharing: 15:45 - 17:00

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. 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. 

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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.”