Event Spotlight
Tuesday 3 February 2026
How to Write for Comics with Dominique Duong
Our event programme
We run a year-round programme of events. From workshops and masterclasses to performances at our annual Deptford Literature Festival, our events are designed to help you develop your writing craft and career, and access great stories.
Concessions are available for all our paid-for events. We run a mixture of online and in-person events. Access information is listed on each individual event page.
Tuesday 20 January 2026
First Lines with Liane Wimhurst
First lines will support writers in noticing the different techniques for beginning a literary novel, from the philosophical to the characterful, and how to put these into practise.
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Tuesday 3 February 2026
How to Write for Comics with Dominique Duong
Ignatz-nominated comic creator Dominique Duong will be hosting a comic writing workshop, teaching you how to write comics as well as important tips and advice.
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Wednesday 11 February 2026
Creating Africanfuturist worlds: Blending Tradition, Innovation and Imagination with Naomi Eselojor
Reimagine the future through an African lens. This workshop teaches how to create new Africanfuturist worlds that merge traditional heritage with innovation.
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Tuesday 24 February 2026
Processing Queer Shame in Fiction: Writing Steps Towards Queer Joy with Kingsley Pearson
Learn how to write arcs that move characters beyond queer shame – towards healing and joy – with insights from a clinical psychologist writer.
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Wednesday 18 March 2026
Writer’s Toolkit: Using Sound, Music and Graphic Scores to Create Your Own Structure with Yasmine Dankwah
We’ll be exploring how audio can be used to help us better understand the concept of structure – and how we can create a structure that responds to our stories’ needs.
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