Beyond the Island - Creative writing workshop

Beyond the Island - Creative Writing Workshop

Join us at Positive Lights Projects for a unique creative writing workshop inspired by William Golding's iconic novel Lord of the Flies, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. 

Led by Ellen Wiles, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Exeter, this session offers a rare opportunity to explore unpublished pages from Golding's handwritten draft. These early pages, which precede the novel's printed opening, offer fascinating insights into how and why the boys ended up on the island – but their lack of impact may also have played a role in the draft's initial rejection by multiple publishers. 

Whether you're an experienced writer or just beginning your journey, this workshop will spark your creativity and challenge you to craft your own opening to the novel. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow writers and expand your creative horizons! 

This event is FREE, but booking is essential as spaces are limited. Refreshments will be provided.

This event is part of the University of Exeter Special Collections William Golding: Beyond the Island events. Find out more at https://specialcollectionsarchive.exeter.ac.uk/exhibits/show/william_golding

Dr. Ellen Wiles is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Exeter, and a novelist, anthropologist, and multidisciplinary artist.

Host or Publisher University of Exeter Special Collections