This workshop is part of Ignite, DaDa's artist development programme to help you re-engage with your inner creative.

Whether you're an emerging artist looking for advice, established and wanting to try something new, or just interested in expanding your horizons and kickstarting creativity in your life, then come along to a free workshop and ignite that creative spark.

About this session

DaDa welcome published author and writing expert Natalie Denny to share her insights on developing your writing voice and understanding story telling techniques.

What will be covered

How to find and express your voice confidently

Natalie will guide you through creative exercises and prompts to support you to find/develop your authentic writing style and voice and feel empowered to use it.

The magic of storytelling and story forms.

Explore the magic of storytelling mechanics and techniques and try them out.

The workshop will be a mixture of listening and group discussion. We will explore FAQ's relating to becoming a successful writer.

About Natalie Denny

Natalie Denny is the published author of the Keisha Jones series of children's books, and is an EDI advocate who is d/Deaf.

Natalie is the award-winning force behind Skywriters Ltd, a creative education social enterprise. Her roles include writer, activist, tutor and EDI Consultant for Anthony Walker Foundation. Natalie is also a recipient of the BBC Radio 1Xtra Future Figures Award 2023.

Natalie is also co-founder of The Goddess Projects, an organisation with the mission to empower, inspire and assist Black women and women of colour to develop and achieve in their communities.

Natalie graduated from The Open University with an open degree which incorporated creative writing. Natalie was runner-up in Writing on the Wall’s ‘Pulp Idol’ 2019 competition and author of the children’s educational book ‘Her Hair: A Crown’, a resource developed in partnership with Manchester University, Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Centre, and Cedar Mount Girls group, to diversify the curriculum in Manchester Schools.

Access information :

This event is online. BSL interpretation will be provided during the talk if required and via zoom there will be the option to turn on live captions. Please let us know of any access requirements when booking.

If you have any difficulty booking via eventbrite, please do contact our team via info@dadafest.co.uk and we can help you to book.

About DaDa :

DaDa is an award winning and pioneering disability arts organisation based in Liverpool with international reach and impact. Founded in 1984, we were one of the first disability-led arts organisations in the UK and an integral part of the campaign for greater equality and access for disabled artists across the arts sector.

Ignite: Developing Your Writing Style

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