Writing on the Wall – Liverpool Young Writers 08/09

Liverpool Young Writers 08/09

An innovative local project for Merseyside’s budding young writers, poets, M.C.s and performers begins this month.

Liverpool Young Writers Project, in partnership with Connexions, is currently looking for young people aged 11 – 19 interested in developing their skills in writing and/or performing poetry and other forms of literature.

We will be delivering weekly evening workshops that aim to develop young people’s skills and confidence; culminating in a major live show next spring and the possibility of having their work in print. We offer one-to-one support for all participants. We will also be taking the group to various writing-based events in the city.

Our previous project proved to be a success, leading to a concert last May in which young people had the opportunity to perform their own material alongside famous MCs and poets as part of the Writing on The Wall Festival.

We know that Merseyside has a massive talent pool of young writers and performers. With this project we hope to hone that raw talent and provide a platform for them to build confidence, creativity, citizenship, and the chance present their work alongside professionals to a large audience.

We are particularly interested in any youth or community organisations that would like to be involved. We aim to engage young people ‘at risk’ from a number of factors, including:

* Bullying
* Social exclusion
* Anti-social behaviour/previous convictions
* Care/looked after child
* School exclusion (temporary or permanent)
* Not in education, employment or training
* Learning difficulties/physical disabilities
* Family difficulties
* Risk of homelessness

If you would like any further information, you can call us on 0151 703 0020 or email info@writingonthewall.org.uk.

http://www.writingonthewall.org.uk

Wayne Blackledge (Liverpool Young Writers Project Manager)
Madeline Heneghan (W.O.W. Coordinator)

Writing on The Wall
Mission hall
36 Windsor St.
Liverpool
L8 1XE