Spring into fresh writing ideas with upcoming events at The Write Salon
New poetry and craft events, along with a subscribers-only discount for the in-person Nantes Writing Workshop
With the turn of winter to spring in Europe, many of us are checking in on our writing goals and considering where to focus next. Here at The Write Salon, Vanessa, Giedre, and our newest team member, Willow, are each deep into their projects. Vanessa is intermittently working on revising her second novel, Giedre is focusing on a series of short stories that explore different aspects of human sexuality, and Willow is engaged in getting an essay on her unusual family name story submitted to a literary magazine. How about you?
Wherever you’re focusing your writing as the days get longer, we have some events to inspire and push your craft, plus a special discount for our subscribers considering a trip to France this summer!
Our first spring event is 🌷 in-person on April 10th 🌷 at the Secret Kingdoms bookstore in Madrid.
Spencer Reece, award-winning poet and Episcopal priest, will publish his third book of poetry, Acts, in May. Partly a love letter to Madrid and Spanish literature and culture, Acts promises to delight, and we’re so excited to welcome Reece in conversation with Spain-based Venezuelan poet and editor, Gabriela Lovera. Come for the talk, stay for the conversation over wine afterwards 🍷📖
Our next event welcomes Mathangi Subramanian back to the Write Salon for a special 💻 one-hour online workshop on May 18th 💻 focused on bringing bodily experience alive in our writing.
We exist, think, and feel through our bodies, and the best writing across genres brings bodily experience to life in the reader’s imagination. Join award-winning fiction writer Mathangi Subramanian for her excellent and very popular workshop Writing the body. In just one hour, Subramanian shares BIPOC readings, leads exercises, and teaches writers of all levels and genres new techniques for writing the body.
Use code MSNL_EARLY3 to get an early bird discount on this workshop. Valid until March 31st.
In final news for today, we want to tell you about a chance to attend the Nantes Writer’s Workshop in France this June. Cofounded by Anna Polonyi, one of The Write Salon tutors, this week-long workshop offers a singular opportunity for fiction and non-fiction writers to learn, write, and build community in a beautiful location!
Whether you’re looking to set aside more time to draft new work, get perspective on a finished piece, or build a writing community, this workshop will work for you.
The Nantes Writers Workshop will be in person from June 24 to 28, 2024 in the historic port city of Nantes, France. For those of us unfamiliar with the area, Nantes is an easy train ride from Paris; or short flight from Madrid, London, and many other European capitals.
Note that you must apply and participation is capped at 10 participants to create a more intimate, valuable workshop experience.
🌟 Use Promo code #WriteSalon for a 10% discount on tuition 🌟.
We look forward to seeing you in person or online at The Write Salon this spring!
Happy writing today 📝💛
Giedre, Vanessa and Willow