Identity Writers Group
Identity is a group where Global Majority* writers can share their creative writing, discuss literature and learn about opportunities and events. Identity has long played a key role in nurturing black and Asian writers based in Manchester and in the north of England with a particular focus on spoken word poetry and short fiction, as well as long fiction, creative memoir and creative nonfiction.
When: Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where: Manchester Poetry Library
*= ie, African, Caribbean, Southeast, South, East Asian, Middle Eastern Diaspora communities, as well as Indigenous communities
How to sign-up: If you are a Black or Asian writer interested in joining this group, go to the Facebook page or e-mail amna@cultureword.org.uk
We are able to provide travel expenses to refugees or asylum seekers who would like to attend these workshops. Please e-mail admin@cultureword.org.uk
Your Facilitators
Amna Bagadi
Ella Otomewo
Radhaika Kapur
Each month we have:
1. 3 Critique sessions. These are for those who are committed to improving their work and to bringing revised pieces to the workshop after receiving initial feedback. There is a signup method for joining critique sessions.
2. A specialist novelist group. To join, please send a sample of your prose.
1. 3 Critique sessions. These are for those who are committed to improving their work and to bringing revised pieces to the workshop after receiving initial feedback. There is a signup method for joining critique sessions.
2. A specialist novelist group. To join, please send a sample of your prose.
