Creative Writing Workshop

Discover where your imagination can lead you by joining our enchanting creative writing workshop. Led by multi-award-winning author Emma Fitzsimmons, the session will focus on literary themes to help you craft short stories, poems, and other written works. Come and fall down the rabbit hole with us. To conclude, there will be a 'letters to myself' activity, allowing you to write a personal letter to be opened in 12 months, a way to capture and revisit a special moment in time.

What to Expect

• A 1.5 hour workshop 
• Materials are all provided
• Session will be led by author Emma Fitzsimmons
• Suitable for all ages 

About the Venue

YMCA North Staffordshire is located on Harding Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3AE.

Wheelchair Access: The ground floor is fully accessible

Toilets: An accessible toilet and general toilets are available onsite.

Parking: Onsite parking is available for event guests, including Blue Badge spaces. Please register your car registration plate on arrival.

Additional Support: Assistance dogs are welcome.

Public transport links: The venue is a 12-minute walk from Hanley Bus Station, which is served by a wide range of First Potteries and D&G routes. The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, around 1.5 miles away. It's about 10 minutes by taxi or bus (Routes: 9, 23,24,25) or a pleasant stroll through Hanley Park is 17 minutes.

Arrival: Please arrive promptly for the event to start at 7pm

About Stoke Book Festival

Join us for a week of inspiring author talks, creative workshops, performances and community events, bringing readers and writers together from across Stoke-on-Trent and beyond.

Stoke-on-Trent is a city built on creativity, craftsmanship and community. This October, we’re bringing those qualities together for the Stoke Book Festival.

We break down barriers to participation, champion books, inspire creativity and create opportunities for residents and visitors to connect with literature, learning and culture.

By bringing together national and local talent, schools, libraries, businesses and communities, our goal is to improve engagement with reading and support youth literacy development in Stoke-on-Trent.

To discover more visit: www.StokeBookFestival.co.uk

Good to Know

• Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation by the festival
• Photography may be taken during the festival, please tag us!