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The Archaeology of Writing with Robyn Rowland

Local Word Writers Festival - Writers Workshop

Local Word Writers Festival is an annual three-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers.

The processes of writing are often like an archaeological dig and use similar processes: turning over artefacts, considering stratification, piecing together fragments, blowing away the dust of memory.

Narratives emerge in archaeology to explain the material finds and so too is creative writing a project of storytelling. This workshop will consider the use of archaeology to create a present message or memory.

Each participant will be given notes to keep relating to the topic, as well as copies of poems which exemplify themes. The workshop involves a talk by the presenter, followed by a guided reflective moment, time for writing towards the topic and finally individual feedback in the group for each participant.

Robyn Rowland is an Irish-Australian citizen who has been living between and Ireland and Australia for over 20 years. She regularly works in Turkey. She has written 14 books, 11 of poetry, most recently Under This Saffron Sun (Knocknarone Press, Ireland, 2019).

Up to 12 participants aged 18+. For beginners to more advanced poets.

Tickets $30pp OR $20pp for library members (free to join) OR $10 for concession holders.

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