What to write about? How to start? How to continue? Is it worth it? Am I any good?

Hosted by bestselling local author Tony Macaulay, this tailored course is based on freeform writing. This one-day course is for participants who would like to learn a relaxed approach to creative writing or those interested in using writing in a therapeutic way or setting. Tony will help you develop in fresh ways and to find your own unique voice as a writer.

From Tony:
"You don’t have to be a 'good writer’ to enjoy this workshop. You may not have written creatively since that poem your teacher pinned up on the wall in your classroom in P5. You don’t have to be a perfect speller or a grammar genius, so you don’t! Anyone can do it! You will get a chance to try something new, get feedback and have fun playing with writing with other people."

The workshop begins with a Public Reading + Q&A. Tony will read from his newest book All Growed Up—on growing up in Belfast during the Troubles.
'All in all, the book is a funny heart-warming tale of a journey from boyhood to manhood, nostalgically reflecting a time of stronger community and a less secular world.’ - Culture Hub Magazine

About Tony:
Internationally acclaimed Belfast author Tony Macaulay grew up in 1970s Belfast – an experience that has shaped his life and inspired his writing. Following successful spells as a paperboy and a breadboy, he has gone on to spend more than thirty years in peacebuilding and leadership development both in Northern Ireland and abroad. His first two books Paperboy and Breadboy were critically acclaimed bestsellers. All Growed Up is his third book. He is keen to encourage young people from a similar background to write their stories and to aspire to become published authors.

If you’re unemployed—or another genuine reason—and can’t pay the full fee but think you’d benefit from this writing workshop, get in contact with us at info@thebookreserve.org. There are a few partial/full fee waivers available. And please do, we’re very willing to help.