Flash Writing Re(Treat) for Neurodivergent Creatives

What’s on offer?

A four-hour flash writing retreat for neurodivergent creatives, providing an opportunity to participate in writer-led sessions, be inspired to create a flash piece of [poetry/manifesto for personal living that stands as a call for action, towards an inclusive society that celebrates individuality]. Hosted at the inspiring Ouseburn Farm in Newcastle, the half-day event includes an informal lunch and access to the sensory trail and farm animals.

There will be a strong wellbeing element to the retreat. Exact details will be co-developed by the workshop creative leaders and may include:

Creating a self-care plan

Managing boundaries

Effective emotional management of social media for writers

Building resilience

Dealing with anxiety, doubt and isolation

Developing support networks and knowing where to find help

What’s it about?

A flash writing retreat for neurodivergent creatives that can inspire, support and energise writing skills, socialising, confidence in personal expression, communication of lived experience, personal voice, advocation for self.

Who’s leading the event?

Catherine Glover, co-Creative Writing Leader and Assistant Professor, Northumbria University

Amelia Loulli, poet, and Writer/facilitator from the NWN network
Twitter: @ALoulli
 

For NWN:

Will Mackie (Senior Programme Manager, Talent Development): supervision

Sarah France (Research and Programme Manager, A Writing Chance): planning and delivery

Hana Sandhu (Progamme Manager, Talent Development): planning and delivery

Open to

Up to 12 attendees recruited from across NWN programmes and networks

Of particular interest to

Emerging writers who are looking for facilitated and peer support as they develop their work and seek bespoke strategies that work for them.

Event booking deadline