Start date: 14 September
Finish date: 19 October
Fridays 1900-2030
Venue: St Gabriel’s Church Hall, corner of Chichele Road and Anson Rd.
Do you have a story which you are burning to tell? Whether you have a mapped out idea or a whisper of inspiration join local writer Michelle Inniss during six weeks of short story workshops where you can explore how short stories are written and give it a go. Discover your voice as you delve into characterisation, plot, place and premise through looking at short stories, creative writing exercises and of course producing your own short story.
Michelle Inniss is a playwright and short story writer. In 2014 she co-founded Pitch Lake Productions and is the Artistic Director and resident playwright. Her debut play She Called Me Mother toured nationally in 2015 and 2017 with Tara Arts for Black Theatre Live.
She studied Creative Writing with author Jacob Ross from 2005-2010. She also studied an MA in Creative Writing at Brunel University in 2015. Her short story Whatever Lola Wants, has been published in an anthology of short stories entitled Closure, by Peepal Tree Press in 2015.
Michelle’s prizes include: Longlisted for the Alfred Fagon Best Play of the Year Award 2016. She Called Me Mother was also nominated for the Alfred Fagon Audience Award 2016. Longlisted for Angle at the Bush Theatre 2012. Shortlisted for the Fish Short Story Prize 2009/10. Decibel Penguin Runners-up Prize 2006.
Michelle is also a co-producer with Circles Productions of ‘The Arts Night’ in Kilburn since 2017, a tri-monthly event which celebrates local talent in NW London.
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