Hollyoaks writer's Forres workshop
FORRES writer’s group, forWORDS, are hosting a special workshop presented by an established TV writer and playwright on Saturday from 12.30pm in Forres House Community Centre.
Kate Davidson has written scripts for Hollyoaks, River City and Lost Girls, as well as acclaimed plays produced at the Almeida and Pleasance theatres.
The Edinburgh-based author will deliver a workshop for writers based on her experience of writing for stage, screen and radio. The event is joint-funded by forWords and Creative Scotland’s ‘Live Literature’ programme, which is managed by Scottish Book Trust.
"We are delighted that Kate is coming to Forres to inspire and enthuse our group members," said forWords chairman, Brian McDonald.
"Live Literature funding is a very valuable resource for forWords as it enables us to increase our group members ability, confidence and enjoyment in reading and writing and encourage them to extend their reading choices to include a diverse range of authors."
The scheme exists to bring Scottish fiction writers, playwrights, poets, storytellers and their work to every corner of Scottish society including schools, libraries, writers groups, additional support needs organisations, community groups and literary organisations. Live Literature subsidises up to 1200 writer events around the country each year, reaching an average annual audience of over 50,000 people.
"By subsidising events featuring writers, illustrators, and storytellers throughout Scotland, the scheme encourages organisations of all kinds to include authors in their programmes," said the project coordinator.
"It also widens the audience for contemporary writers and storytelling by increasing the amount of literary activity and by providing financial support in such a way that groups pay the same per session whether they are based in Orkney or Edinburgh."
Guest speaker at Forres House, Kate Davidson, was shortlisted for the Frank Deasy Award last year and is currently working on an original screenplay about a teenage pregnancy with a supernatural twist and a Swedish teen drama with SVT. Kate is keen to share her expertise with writers in Forres this weekend.
Refreshments will be provided.
Contact Andy at andy@airanoir.force9.co.uk or on 01309 641175 to book a place.
