This week at the Writers’ Gym
Before this week’s events diary, a quick look ahead to our Autumn Retreat days:
Fiction, Memoir and Truth Afternoon Retreat | 3pm-6.30pm Saturday 28 September
A truthful story is about so much more than ‘what happened’: whether we’re exploring the stories that made us who we are or imagining the versions of ourselves resulting from paths untaken, fiction and memoir are equally magical to write. Join us for an afternoon retreat at the Writers’ Gym and see where your stories go next. 30% off for Writers’ Gym members. Click here
Writing a Short Story Cycle: Retreat Day at the Writers’ Gym | 2.30-7.30pm Saturday 26 October
Celebrate the birthday of Twisted Branches by creating your own short story cycle. Develop your stories, characters and creative confidence with inspiring exercises, supportive discussion and tips and techniques with a published author, creative
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Winter Spring by Rachel Knightley
On Friday 13 September, Alternative Stories are releasing my new audio drama, Winter Spring. From imaginary friends, religious atheists, estate agents to invisible prejudices, non-literal truths, ghost writers and writers’ ghosts, this is an imagined version of something very real: the power of stories to tell us who we are or help us find who we choose to be. Join me throughout the week on Instagram Live talking to different cast and crew members every day: @drrachelknightley
This Week at the Writers’ Gym:
The Writing Room | 11-1pm Monday 9 September
FREE for everyone on my mailing list (if you’re reading this, then that’s you!). Time and space to think and write with like-minded people. No expectations, no readings, just an open chat box and unmuting for ten minutes’ chat at the end. Click here
Coffee & Creativity | 1-2:30pm Wednesday 11 September
Quality writing time and quality company! Grab a coffee and have a mid-week chat, a write and then another chat with your fellow creatives. Free for Writers’ Gym members: type your discount code where indicated. Click here
Friday Writing Workout | 12-1pm Friday 13 September
The perfect creative start to the weekend. Boost your confidence and your word-count with Dr Rachel Knightley’s lunch-hour writing workout. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just beginning, enjoy exercises, discussion, tips and techniques to build your strength, knowledge and creativity. Free for Writers’ Gym members. Click here
Sponsored Write Interview | 1.30pm Friday 13 September
This year’s page is now open for Green Ink Sponsored Write for Macmillan Cancer Support. Rachel will be in conversation with award-winning editor and writer, Dan Coxon on Instagram Live: @drrachelknightley