Register now for the free online Europeana Writers’ Room on 6 May to explore the theme of curiosity. We are often advised to 'be curious' - to face things we don't understand with an open and inquisitive mind. But we also know that 'curiosity killed the cat'. So, how curious is too curious? Is there such a thing? Let's explore what you are curious about, and how curiosity and science come together in invention and new ideas.
We'll use images and objects from Europe's museums and archives as inspiration for some gentle warm-up exercises together and then some longer prompts to really explore your ideas. By combining practical writing exercises with a supportive writers’ circle feel, you’ll achieve great things in the session and leave with the resources and ideas to keep the stories coming.
You can write in any language. There is no obligation to share your work. No experience is required.
In association with Europeana Academy. You can also access all the prompts and exercises, and share your writing on the Europeana Writers' Room section of the Europeana Academy (log-in required).
Image: Bright Idea, artwork of the brain, by Sarah Grice - Wellcome Collection - CC BY.
Dr Beth Daley is a novelist, cultural and creative writer and Europeana's Editorial Adviser. She works on engaging a broad range of audiences in Europeana’s work and content. She has a PhD in Creative Writing, runs a range of writing workshops and her first novel, ‘Blood and Water' is published by Hic Dragones in Manchester. A self-confessed story addict, Beth has led various initiatives in digital storytelling with Europeana, including acting as new writing mentor in Europeana’s Digital Storytelling Festival Online Creative Residency and running the Europeana Writers' Room.
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