Jarred McGinnis: The Art of Writing Together

What stories do we carry about ourselves – and what might someone else remember differently? In this bold and original creative writing workshop, acclaimed novelist Jarred McGinnis invites you to bring a writing partner – a friend, sibling, parent, partner or someone you simply trust with a story. Working in pairs, you’ll explore shared memory, lived experience, perception and the fascinating gaps between how we understand ourselves and how others see us. Through dynamic prompts and guided exercises, you’ll begin shaping vivid creative work from real-life material. Named by The Guardian as one of the UK’s ten best emerging writers, Jarred is the award-winning author of The Coward. His new novel There Is No Meant to Be is hailed as a “moving and stylistically daring account of the author’s paralysing accident and its aftermath”. Expect insight, surprise and stories waiting to be uncovered. Our Creative Writing Workshops offer a rare opportunity to learn from acclaimed authors in an intimate, supportive setting. Whether you’re an experienced writer, just starting out or simply curious to explore your creativity, these workshops are designed to inspire, challenge and unlock new ideas. The Festival is part of Folkestone is a Library, our ambitious town-wide celebration of reading, writing and storytelling, helping to make Folkestone one of the UK’s most exciting literary destinations.