What we’re about
Welcome to my Meetup group!
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If you have an interest in writing, acting, live performance, poetry, networking with other creative people and other assorted meetup events, you've joined the right group.
I have a passion for writing and live performance (improv, theatre, comedy) but I also love bringing people together.
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Funded initially by a university business grant, Silver Script has hosted courses, workshops and events in both creative writing and performance.
As a qualified teacher and coach I draw on years of professional experience as a writer and performer.
Mostly Berlin and Leipzig based, we also run online events too and we've been joined by people from all over the world.
Contact me if you have any ideas or questions, or if you'd like to host or advertise any of your own events. And, of course, spread the word!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- (Re)writing Berlin: A weekend of connection, workshopping and writingNew Pages Berlin, Berlin€50.00
(RE)WRITING BERLIN: 2 DAYS OF CONNECTION, WORKSHOPPING & WRITING
*****Please note, a RSVP here doesn't reserve you a place. Please pay then RSVP here. Numbers strictly limited to 12 ******'Berlin is more a part of the world than a city'
Jean Paul (1800)Calling writers of all stripes (prose writers / memoirists / poets / playwrights / screenwriters / travel journalists & more): I invite you to a weekend of writing inspired by the city of Berlin. Perhaps more than any other, Berlin is a Kaleidoscopic capital, and this is your opportunity to capture it through your own lens and in your own style.
On Saturday morning we will gather and spend three hours connecting, workshopping ideas and dwelling on the work of other exemplary writers who have drawn their inspiration from Grey City. On Saturday afternoon / evening you will go out alone, or in pairs, to your chosen part(s) of the city to observe, absorb, reflect and write. On Sunday evening, we will gather again for drinks / snacks and an informal group share of work created.
Where: The space is hosted by New Pages, a comfortable literary event space and home to Von Morgen Verlag, a publisher of fantasy novels. The space is a short walk from Gesundbrunnen Bahnhof.
Who is this for? Writers of all levels. Perhaps you're motivated to connect with writers, the city, or you need that extra kick up the bottom and a deadline to get you started.
Who: I am an experienced workshop leader and writer, with publications (critical and creative) across a range of genres (poetry / prose / scriptwriting / academic / journalistic) and publications (Guardian, BBC, Literary Review, Bloomsbury. Aesthetica). I am the winner of a National Academy of Writing Award and I have a PhD in creative writing pedagogy. I also work as an actor, editor, event host and voice-over artist.
(RE)WRITING BERLIN TIMETABLE
DAY 1
10.15am: Arrive, register, connect.
11 – 11.50am: Workshop 1 - Introduction & Berlin in Ink.
12 – 12.50pm: Workshop 2 - Accessing the Urban Muse / Gathering Ideas.
'She had Googled psychogeography ... It was, she discovered, about playfulness, about drifting around urban environments, about getting away from your normal routes, about opening yourself up to randomness.'
- Nicci French1pm – 2pm: Pitch & Ditch: Share your plan, recruit a writing partner
(optional) & depart to your chosen part of the city.2pm onwards: (Re)writing Berlin project time
8pm – 9pm: Zoom: Online meeting (optional). Quick connect. An opportunity to feedback and share experiences/progress.
Day 2
Morning / afternoon: (Re)writing Berlin project time.
2pm – 7pm: Open Space: Writers are invited back into New Pages to work privately (or together) on material before the sharing session.
7pm: Sharing Session: Readings of up to 5 mins each on our little stage.
8.15pm: Social: Wine. Nibbles. Informal feedback and networking.
PAYMENT DETAILS
50 euros
Paypal: editor.silverscript@outlook.com
Or pay via the link here
As a freelancer it is permissible for you to choose the 'Friends and Family' option.
For N26 bank details, please email me (as above).Location
Event Salon
New Pages,
Eulerstraße 2,
13357 BerlinPREVIOUS STUDENTS SAY …
Please don't stop. I want more!
(Michael)An engaging, naturally entertaining lecturer … who articulates his points as good as any teacher I've ever had. (Jawan)
I really dig Geoff's feedback style. I'm really grateful!
(Philippa)Silver Script has so far received an average 4.8* rating out of 5* from 63 participants.
FAQ
English isn't my first language. Can I write in another language?
Of course. All communication (including the workshops) will be held in English, but you may feel more comfortable writing in your native language. At the sharing session you may choose to read it in the original language, or in translation. DeepL offers a good translation tool, but of course it won't capture the nuances of a well-shaped piece of writing.What we will write?
That's entirely up to you! It could be a poem, short story, microfiction, or an excerpt from a play. The section you read will be in the region of 500 words - probably fewer if you're writing poetry. I will, of course, be providing prompts & ideas in the workshops.Can I continue to work on something I've already started?
Ideally, no. I want this weekend to be one in which you start afresh, possibly by taking an approach that lies outside your comfort zone. This is a weekend for exploration & experimentation. This is not to say you can't already have had a few ideas and jotted down a few notes prior to arrival!Can you give me feedback on my work in progress over the weekend?
It's unlikely I will have the time to give to the sensitive process of developmental editing, though I can be available for general questions and guidance. I work as an editor and personal tutor, so these are options you may wish to consider if you'd like to continue working with me on your piece.I've never done any writing before - is this workshop for me?
This weekend is probably more suited to those who have a little bit of writing experience and are able to work - for the most part - autonomously, and don't need to be guided through the whole process. However, if you're feeling bold, why not take the plunge? It's possible you may find a writing partner or accountability buddy in the Pitch and Ditch session.
