I Am A Writer: Writing Workshops

Coming to a library near you! Throughout the month of May, we’ll be running FREE creative writing workshops at libraries across the county.

With the guidance of a professional writer, you’ll have the chance to explore your creativity in a relaxed and welcoming environment. There’ll be space for you to share your thoughts and stories and to try different types of writing – from poetry and memoir to fiction and playwriting.

No previous writing experience is necessary, and this is all about trying something new and having a go.

Suitable for adults of all ages and young people aged 9 and over. Children to be accompanied by an adult.

Click here to find out more about the writers you'll be working with.

FREE Event
Suitable for adults and children and young people aged 9+. Children to be accompanied by an adult.
Places are limited so booking advised - some libraries are booking online through Eventbrite, others are through ASK inspire. Please check the individual event listings below for information on how to book.

Event dates

Ollerton Library: Wednesday 1 May 3-5pm

Edwinstowe Library: Saturday 4 May 10am-12pm - FULLY BOOKED

Forest Town Library: Thursday 16 May 2-4pm

Mansfield Woodhouse Library: Saturday 25 May 10am-12pm - FULLY BOOKED

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library: Thursday 2 May 11am-1pm

Harworth & Bircotes Library: Thursday 9 May 10am-12pm

Sutton-in-Ashfield Library: Saturday 11 May 10-11am

Skegby and Stanton Hill Library: Monday 13 May 2-4pm

Langold Library: Thursday 23 May 2-4pm

Mansfield Central Library: Friday 3 May 2-4pm

Mansfield Central Library: Saturday 18 May 10am-12pm

Blidworth Library: Monday 20 May 2-4pm

Balderton Library: Thursday 23 May 10am-12pm - FULLY BOOKED

Warsop Library: Friday 3 May 2-4pm

Ladybrook Library: Tuesday 21 May 2-4pm

Huthwaite Library: Friday 24 May 3-5pm

Newark Library: Thursday 20 June 2-4pm - FULLY BOOKED

Sutton-in-Ashfield Library: Saturday 4 May 10-11am

Balmoral Library: Wednesday 8 May 11.30am-1.30pm

Collingham Library: Wednesday 15 May 3-4pm

Southwell Library: Saturday 18 10-11am

Collingham Library: Wednesday 22 May 3-4pm

Sutton-on-Trent Library: Friday 24 May 2-3pm

Southwell Library: Saturday 25 May 10-11

Sutton-on-Trent Library: Friday 31 May 2-3pm

Worksop Library: Saturday 4 May 10am-12pm

Retford Library: Saturday 11 May 12-2pm

Retford Library: Monday 13 May 12-2pm

Retford Library: Saturday 18 May 12-2pm

Bilsthorpe Library: Friday 10 May 2-4pm

Hucknall Library: Friday 17 May 3-5pm - FULLY BOOKED

Inspire’s I Am A Writer is the first stage of our three-year I Am A Creator programme, which is funded by investment from Arts Council England, through our status as an ACE National Portfolio Organisation.