Writing Workshop

ORIGIN: Writing workshops emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, primarily in the United States, with Nathalie Goldberg and Peter Elbow. The idea was to create a space where people could write freely and without judgement in order to discover their creativity and improve their writing.

Our writing workshop presents two themes each quarter:
Over the last three months, eight authors have written on the themes ‘Ah, what a lovely day!’ and ‘The art of meeting people’. Two new, thought-provoking themes have now been added to the list; entries can be submitted until the end of January.

We’re offering two more writing topics before bringing this first year to a close. We’ll, of course, have until 31 January 2027 to complete our work.

Here are the topics.
Get writing, everyone!

TOPIC 1:
Will we ever hear the cry of pain from the roses we cut?

TOPIC 2:
‘Evil must exist and threaten good, so that good may assert itself as such and reveal itself in all its beauty.’ Ch. PÉPIN

Open to all. Maximum 4 pages (A4 format). Font and font size are freely selectable. All genres are permitted. All languages (French, Italian, English, German, Arabic, etc.). A translation is mandatory.

Submissions must be made exclusively by email by 31 october 2026 at the latest.
2 email addresses:
macf61@aol.com or: manesse.jeanpierre@gmail.com
Please include your contact details at the bottom of the page along with a brief introduction.

THE REMOTE WORKSHOP:
is practical for those who do not have the time or a place to meet in person. The advantage is that you can connect with participants from all over the world.

THE BENEFITS OF THE WRITING WORKSHOP:
– Improvement of writing skills.
– Development of creativity.
– Finding your own style, your own voice.
– Motivation to write regularly.
– Meeting other writers with whom you can share your experiences …