Ahead of the WayWORD 2025 autumn festival in October, the WayWORD team has organised some exciting events as part of their Spring into Summer programme to give you a taste of what is to come.
Fierce Salvage: A Queer Words Anthology
Wednesday 16 April, 6:30pm-7:45pm | Meeting Rm 1, Floor 7 - Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen
To celebrate the release of 404 Ink’s latest anthology of new Scottish queer writing, join Queer Words Project’s Michael Lee Richardson as he hosts four writers from the anthology who will read and discuss their work in English, Gaelic and Scots: Mae Diansangu, Robbie MacLeòid, Hannah Nicholson and Shane Strachan.
Carrion Crow with Heather Parry
Tuesday 6 May, 6:30pm-7:30pm | Meeting Rm 1, Floor 7 - Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen
Join us for the Aberdeen launch of Heather Parry’s latest novel, Carrion Crow – a powerful and spine-tingling gothic tale exploring mother-daughter relationships, sexuality, and class. Chaired by Professor Timothy C. Baker.
Gothic Writing Workshop with Heather Parry
Wednesday 7 May, 10:30am-12:00pm | Breakout Room, Floor 7 - Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen
Want to have a go at writing your own gothic tale? Join Heather Parry and a host of preview objects from the upcoming Gothic exhibition at Sir Duncan Rice Library. You may even be inspired to enter our brand new Gothic Story Competition!
‘What’s it really like to be a writer?’ with Heather Parry
Wednesday 7 May, 2:00pm-3:30pm | Meeting Rm 1, Floor 7 - Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen
Join Heather Parry as she explores her writing career to date, including her pathway to publication and more advice for emerging writers. This event is open to any writer based in the North East keen to learn more about what it takes to be a successful writer.
‘Paint with Movement’ - Outlines Collective
Saturday 24 May, Various times | Sunnybank Park, Sunnyside Road, Aberdeen
Experience how body movement relates to street art with Outlines Collective, in partnership with Grampian Wellbeing Festival.
This intimate workshop will let you try spray painting and teach you about the importance of moving with your mind and body as one to produce the perfect piece.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. All materials provided. Wear suitable clothing for an outdoors messy activity.
All tickets are free of charge but if you would like to make an optional donation to the festival, you can do so while booking your ticket. Find out more and book via the link below.
- Hosted by
- WORD Centre for Creative Writing and University of Aberdeen
- Contact
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wayword@abdn.ac.uk
- Booking
- Online booking available