Monsters and Creative Writing – Workshop

The power of monsters to inspire art is undeniable.

In this creative writing workshop, poet and seasoned storyteller Bernadette Russell invites participants to bring their own monsters to life. The group explores the ancient myths of Medusa, the Banshees and the Kraken, as well as vampires, zombies and werewolves. They ponder mythical murderers, serial killers and hitmen. The class also considers 'monstering' as a form of 'othering', imagining the world from the monster’s point of view. It's said that every age gets the monster they deserve – so what do ours say about us? Finally, there is a retelling of an ancient monster myth. Afterwards, participants will be invited to create their own pieces using prompts, free writing and timed exercises. Note: there will be no sharing of work, so attendees are free to explore and experiment with their ideas safely.

Ideal for anyone interested in magical writing, the power…