Grumbles & Glimmers (the poetry of optimism and pessimism)

An online writing workshop all about optimism, pessimism, the thinks that make us joyful, and the things that make us rage.

By Leanne Moden

Date and time

Starts on Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

About the workshop: We all have things that make us hopeful and things that make us despair, but how do we go about putting those things into words? Join us for a creative writing workshop about pessimism, optimism, and all those grumbles and glimmers that make life strange and complicated and joyful and worth living. We’ll talk about the big things, the small things, and the things that defy categorisation. We’ll have a chat, have a laugh, and use existing and published writing, images and sound as inspiration for creating your own work. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities.

This workshop will be delivered online via Zoom. Zoom is a web-based video calling service. In order to access this workshop, you will need an internet connection, and a computer with built-in camera or webcam, and a built-in microphone or speaker. The link to join the workshop will be emailed to you ahead of the session.

Organised by

Leanne Moden

Leanne Moden is a poet and workshop leader from Nottingham. As a poet, she’s performed at events all over the UK. She was a national semi-finalist at the BBC Edinburgh Fringe Slam, the Hammer and Tongue poetry slam, and the Camden Roundhouse Slam, and her first full-length poetry show premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. As a workshop leader, she’s worked with groups across the UK and Europe. Her first pamphlet, 'Liaisons' was published by Stewed Rhubarb Press in 2015, and her second pamphlet, 'Get Over Yourself' was published by Burning Eye Books in 2020.