Creative Writing: Conjuring Worlds
Sat 4 July, 10.30am to 4.30pm, £52 Full / £42 Concession
Description of Class
What do travel writing, journey memoirs, and sci-fi/fantasy novels have in common? Conjuring a world that draws the reader in is the answer! Whether fiction or non-fiction, naturalistic or fantastical, the common ground is a heightened sense of place. This one-day workshop will help you to explore how you can conjure worlds, from your memory or your imagination, nurturing and developing your ability for descriptive and evocative writing that explores landscapes (real and imaginary)– whether sprawling cities or the natural world. Drawing on both fiction and non-fiction, we’ll look at interesting examples of writers with a great sense of place. The workshop is open to fiction and non-fiction writers, or would-be-writers, of all levels of experience. Everyone is welcome! More about your Tutor Dorothy Max Prior writes and edits non-fiction books, stories and essays. Her memoir 69 Exhibition Road was published by Strange Attractor Press in 2022, and her latest book, Sex is No Emergency was published May 2025. Max has performed, directed and taught creative writing, drama and performing arts at arts centres, festivals and universities across the world. She has also written about theatre, performance, art and music for over 30 years, and is editor of Total Theatre Magazine. www.dorothymaxprior.com Testimonials from students on former Evolution workshops: ‘Max is very positive and encouraging.’ ‘Inspirational and relevant.’ ‘The other students were respectful and kind and interesting. Max offered incisive feedback and was an inspiration.’ ‘I liked the relaxed atmosphere.’ ‘Knowledgeable tutor! Positive environment, great teacher, interesting group.’
