Creative writing: Spellcasting

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh

National Library of Scotland
Publisher/HostNational Library of Scotland
Creative writing: Spellcasting
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This series of three workshops will explore spells, charms and imaginings sparked by artefacts, ideas, and stories.
About this Event

Write spells, charms and imaginings sparked by artefacts, ideas, and stories connected to the National Library of Scotland.

This series of three workshops has an overarching theme, but each session will have a different focus and writing prompts. You can attend one or more of the workshops.

The sessions will be led by writer Lynn Davidson and are open to everyone interested in developing their writing skills.


Dates

These workshops will be taking place on the following dates:

  • 14 April
  • 19 May
  • 9 June

Please ensure you book a ticket for each workshop you would like to attend.


About the workshop leader

Lynn Davidson is a published poet and essayist. She has a PhD in poetry, exploring the territory that poetic repetition opens in a poem. Her passion is to explore through poetry our place in nature, and the magic, reach and mysteries of language.





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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 5.00

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