Staying Creative in Challenging Times
About
Lynda Radley is an award- winning playwright, dramaturg, and facilitator. From intimate one person performances to large scale shows, she weaves worlds that are atmospheric and compelling, in order to tell stories that are character-driven and humane.
Join award-winning playwright and mentor Lynda Radley for a course of four free workshops about building a writing practice that is sustainable over time and simple to implement.
Are you trapped in a cycle of procrastination and self-recrimination? Do you watch playwriting deadlines sail past? Do you struggle to start, or finish, a draft? Do you feel scattered or overwhelmed?
Whether you’re neurodivergent, managing a disability, navigating caring responsibilities, or just burned out and stuck, you’re not alone.
Based on her personal experience and extensive research, Lynda will guide you towards solutions that are achievable. There will be sessions on procrastination, perfectionism, PRESSURE, brain chemistry and goal setting. This course is not about changing everything overnight. It is about taking practical – but not necessarily predictable – steps towards enjoyment and satisfaction. This course is open to anyone who wants to have a healthier relationship with their writing practice, whether weathered writers, distracted writers, or writers who are frozen after their first success.
By going through this process with other participants you will also have an opportunity to build community.
Start Monday mornings with support and a plan.
Details
Location
Workshops will take place in person at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
To Apply
For more information and to sign up, click here.
There is a short application form to complete. This is so we can get to know who you are as a writer, why you would like take part in the course and how it will contribute to your development as an writer.
Applications can be made in writing or by video.
If you are unable to submit online and would like the application form in a different format, or have any questions regarding the application process, please email info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
Dates
Monday 15th September
Monday 22nd September
Monday 29th September
Monday 6th October
Time
10.50am – 1pm
Deadline
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 11th of July
Contact
If you have questions about the course, please email stayingcreativecourse@gmail.com
Eligibility
The course is free with a maximum of 12 participants and is available to writers based in Scotland.
To be eligible you must be able to attend ALL FOUR in-person workshops.
Access & Equality
There is a budget for access costs for this course. Please let us know of any access requirements you may have on your application form.
See Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland’s full statement on access and equality.
We strive to make all our events as accessible as possible. If there is any way we can improve accessibility for you or if you have any questions, please email us at access@playwrightsstudio.co.uk.
Funded by Creative Scotland’s Open Fund for Individuals
In association with Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland with support from the Traverse Theatre.
