Part 1 Thursday 2 November 3.30pm to 5.30pm GMT
Part 2 Thursday 9 November 3pm to 6pm GMT
Booking opens: 2 September 2023
We're frequently told that translators are writers, but how often do you write your own words? Probably more than you think, and as our speakers will reveal there are good reasons for honing this skill, and even pushing it in new directions. Undoubtedly, most translators and interpreters have a good story to tell. As linguists we move country, meet people from different cultures and sometimes even marry them. You might not intend to publish a book, but perhaps you could write a memoir for your children and grandchildren, or even just start telling your story on social media. But where to begin? The aim of this two-part workshop is to provide you with a wealth of advice, tips, and examples to put to use when writing for yourself, whether that be a blog post or a poem, a novel or a journal.
In part 1, Alison Hughes will discuss her experience of publishing her book Life Happens: my journey through translation and other stories. Why did she do it? How did she do it? And what happened when she did? By answering these questions, she will get you thinking about how you too can start telling your story, be it for a book, social media posts or something else entirely. She'll also discuss the pros and cons of writing about yourself on social media, and also tackle the issue of letting colleagues and complete strangers read about aspects of your life. There will be a Q&A session to close Alison's presentation.
In part 2, Ros Mendy discusses her journey into creative writing. In doing so, she will share valuable tips on how to get started as a writer, while also discussing strategies to tackle the inevitable issue of confronting a blank page. She will help us turn this seeming stumbling block into a launch pad for creativity by addressing a number of key questions. Why write? Where do the ideas come from? And, in particular, what secret weapons do translators have to hand? For the final part of this workshop, Ros turns our attention to playing with words and getting creative with a series of hands-on exercises. She also offers tips on strategies for tricking our internal editor mindset into looking the other way while we explore our potential as writers. What is more, if you are looking for a wider audience for your writing, Ros will also be sharing advice on where to send poems and short stories for publication.
The fee includes both parts of the workshop.
MAT Network Member fee: Free
ITI Member fee: £10
Non-member fee: £15
Location: Zoom
Contact name: Beth Fowler
Contact email: [email protected]
Network website address: https://www.iti.org.uk/iti-media-arts-tourism.html
CPD hours: 5
Booking opens: 2 September 2023
Closing date for booking: 26 October 2023