Craft Your Collection with Rosie Garland

Putting together a collection & unsure how to go about it? Whether poetry or prose – this is the workshop for you.

Come along to this informative and supportive workshop with Rosie Garland & check out how she created her own collections of poetry and short fiction. Expect hints, tips, insights & encouragement!

Perfect for those who have already written poems or short stories and are looking to take that next step, or for those beginning a new poetry or short story project with a collection in mind.

PLUS if you're looking to also join us for Rosie's appearance at Sounds About Write at 6:45pm on 16th October, book your combo ticket for big discounts!

About Rosie:

Rosie has a passion for language nurtured by public libraries, and a firm belief in the power of persistence. She writes poetry, fiction, song lyrics & is lead singer of post-punk band The March Violets. Her work has featured in The Guardian, Mslexia, Bronte Parsonage Museum and commissions include Tate Modern and Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester. Latest collection, 'This Is How I Fight' (Nine Arches Press) was The Observer Poetry Book of the Month for June 2025.

Val McDermid has named her one of the UK's most compelling LGBT+ writers, & in 2023 she was made Fellow of The Royal Society of Literature.

Please note:

• Sheffield Plate has step-free access to the downstairs room via lift.
• The Writers Workshop is a non-profit social enterprise on a mission to enable everyone to experience the joy and power of creative writing, both at our venue in Sheffield and online. Members of the Writers Workshop get a discount on all our events and other perks. For more information, visit www.thewritersworkshop.co.uk.

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