MICHAEL DUSZAT studied English and German Literature and Language, gradually discovering the virtues of slow reading while falling behind on his reading list. After getting a Dr. phil. in American Studies, he developed his own Deep Reading workshops as a way for readers and writers of all kinds to engage with literature. He likes writing … Read more
Does your blog need a boost? Would you like to complete a memoir or pitch an essay? Creative nonfiction has become a dynamic, wide-ranging form that demands its own space at the literary table. Essays and long-form pieces blur memoir, travel, reportage and commentary. Food writing gets mixed up in social history. Nature writing combines … Read more
Between Athens and Thessaloniki lies the Pelion peninsula. Mountainous, dotted by villages and criss-crossed by old paths, the peninsula is bordered on both sides by sparkling seas, and stony and sandy beaches. In Greek mythology, Pelion is referred to as ‘the pass of gods and heroes’… From June 22nd-28th, join us for a truly legendary … Read more
We are lucky to live in a fascinating city, and in this class we’ll use Berlin to generate new poems inspired by the city’s history, its public spaces and its surprises. Meeting in a different location each week, we’ll immerse ourselves in the particularities of Berlin landscapes and memorials. We’ll spend the first hour or … Read more
If you’ve already taken Creative Nonfiction I and have a long-form project or book you want to workshop, join us for regular feedback and coaching in a friendly atmosphere.
To book your place email hello@thereaderberlin.com
When: Tuesday afternoons (2pm–4pm)
Start Date: January 17th
Where: Prenzlauer Berg
Course Length: 7 sessions
Maximum Participants: 11
Faber author, BBC National Short Story Award Winner, and long-time Reader favourite Clare Wigfall is shortly to take up a prestigious eight-month fellowship at Schloss Solitude near Stuttgart, but we are thrilled to announce that she is offering one last round of her hugely-popular 7-week Writing Workshop before she leaves. Grab a spot before it’s too late!
Goodbye 2016 and thanks for …everything?!
While this year has been a fairly mixed bag, all is not lost. Join us on Wednesday, December 7th for the literary party to end all literary parties. Because there will always be books!
Hosted by Fiction Canteen, The Reader, SAND Journal and Best Small Fictions, the party will be taking place at Wedding’s Alte Kantine from 7:30pm.
Are you ready for a weekend of focusing on moving your writing forwards with Jane Flett and Victoria Gosling? If you’re struggling with getting words down onto the page, stuck with a project, or just can’t seem to make the time for writing, come along for a two-day bootcamp that promises to get you back on track. The course, … Read more
We are delighted to announce new November dates for Faber author Clare Wigfall’s KICKSTART YOUR IMAGINATION workshops, parts 1 & 2. Whether you are an experienced writer or a total beginner, under Clare’s gentle guidance, each 7-session structured workshop will provide prompts and exercises to make the writing process simple and allow you to develop … Read more
The city was outside the car window when I woke up, all lit up with traffic lights and street lights and kebab shops. The sky was purplish stripes. I’d fallen asleep on the long drive back from the seaside. There weren’t as many traffic jams as usual, so it must have been pretty late. The … Read more
Our January evening and daytime courses are now up! Beginning the first week of January and running for seven or nine sessions, courses include POETRY, INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING 1 & 2, KICKSTART YOUR IMAGINATION 1 & 2, CREATIVE NON FICTION 1 & 2, and SCRIPTWRITING. Sign up by emailing hello@thereaderberlin.com
We are delighted to announce the first of our Summer/Autumn programme! Writer and film-maker Kate Brown will be teaching The Novel a 7-week evening workshop. This workshop is suitable for those who are currently writing a novel, or those who have an idea, but don’t know where to start! To book your place contact hello@thereaderberlin.com