Writing Cornwall: A Sense of Place - Penzance Literary Festival
Sat 05 Jul
|Morrab Library, Penzance
Write about the Duchy, complete with tailored exercises to suit your surroundings.
Time & Location
05 Jul 2025, 13:00 – 15:00
Morrab Library, Penzance, Morrab Rd, Penzance TR18 4DA, UK
About the event
Saturday 5 July 2025
Explore what makes Cornwall unique, from its incredible industrial heritage to present-day wonders.
In this two-hour workshop, Emily Charlotte, freelance writer and editor, will teach you how to engage with writing about Cornwall and connect with what makes this county so inspiring, complete with tailored exercises to suit your surroundings. In a beautiful library setting, you will have the chance to connect with like-minded writers as part of Penzance Literary Festival's annual celebrations, be given the time and space to write, and (if you’re brave enough) share your work.
From beginners through to experienced storytellers, everyone is welcome.
Emily is based in Cornwall. She has a BA Hons degree in Creative Writing from Falmouth University and an MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University. Her novel writing has been widely recognised, being longlisted and shortlisted for several awards. Her passion is helping writers…