A - Z of Lockdown | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2021-04-01 | A poem all about the last year and our shared experiences across the UK. Huge thanks to Paper Rhino for their work on editing this.
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#MarkGrist #Storyteller #MontygristoEpisode 5: Taking a Show to The Edinburgh Fringe (Ft. Gigi Bell, Mark Grist & Chris Barn)Mark Grist2024-09-24 | Â
In this midway point episode, Mark returns from the Edinburgh Fringe and chats with Chris Barn, our rock 'n' roll Sound Sorcerer from Backland Studios, about his experiences. Mark also interviews international poet Gig Bella about her show Big Feelings, her writing style, and her journey (and fitness routine) as she prepares for Edinburgh.
There's also an insightful piece from Samantha Goodlett on accessibility (or the lack of it) in architecture, plus a callout for submissions for our final three episodes of the series. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to hit the Fringe as a poet or want tips on making the most of it, this is the episode for you!Episode 4: Crafting a National Tour (Ft. Harry Baker, Mark Grist, Keely Mills & Tony Nero)Mark Grist2024-08-20 | In this episode, we dive deep into the art of putting together a successful national tour with the incredible Harry Baker. Joining the conversation are Mark Grist and Keely Mills, with local arts legend Tony Nero guest hosting as well. We explore everything from knowing when your tour is ready, building a solid touring structure, mastering the art of contacting venues, and how to focus your energy in the right places and staying true to yourself in the ever-changing industry.Â
Plus, we've got stunning new poetry from Beccy Golding and Aaron Isaac, and even take a moment to discuss the nuances of memorizing work. This episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice for creatives at any stage of their journey. Don't miss it!
 Episode 3: Alphabet of Identity (Ft.Jasmine Gardosi, Charley Genever, Leanne Moden & Mark Grist)Mark Grist2024-07-16 | Mark Grist, Leanne Moden, and Charley Genever chat with Jasmine Gardosi about her experiences applying for and being the poet laureate of Birmingham, the knockbacks she received along the way, and the incredible ways Jasmine has evolved as she gained a greater understanding of the letters that help define her identity.
Featuring additional poetry from Tara Singh and Hilary Steele.
Link to Tara Singh's workshop series: eventbrite.co.uk/o/speak-the-word-poetry-salon-33042426159Episode 2: Transformations & Toolboxes (Ft. Ross Sutherland, Keely Mills, Charley Genever & Ma...Mark Grist2024-06-12 | How do you balance the act of creating poetry with the various other roles you have to play as a poet—editor, promoter, workshop leader, performer?
Do you ever find it tiring juggling so many roles?
In this episode Charley, Keely & Mark meet with Ross Sutherland to chat about Ross' poetry, theatre shows & even his recent opera. They also discuss the 90s alternative comedy circuit, Ross' incredible podcast 'This Imaginary Life' and how best to clean up Andrew Motion's Jizz. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making it!
Poems included: Ross shares his Univocal poem 'Two Moons' and we have guest appearances from Alex Tyler & James Domestic.Â
Link for James Domestic's new collection 'Domesticated Vol.2': jamesdomestic.com/product/940918Intitial chat for We, The Poets PodcastMark Grist2024-05-29 | Here's us chatting about our 'We, The Poets' podcast as we get ourselves set up. We are so excited about this series!
If you have listened I'd love to know what you think. What was your favourite part of the episode?
#WethePoets #WritersOfInstagram #Podcast #SalenaGodden #WithLoveGriefAndFuryITS ALL ABOUT THE LIKES | POEM FOR KS4 / OLDER STUDENTSMark Grist2024-02-08 | A poem all about the pressures of social media. Huge thanks to Jay Gearing at Red7 Productions for filming. You can find out more about The Young Person's Counselling Service in Yaxley by heading to youtube.com/watch?v=AmMSui1s_B4&t=0s&ab_channel=YPCS_UK
Here it is! Our final episode of this season. We're slowing down & reflecting on the year we've had whilst also speeding forward into 2024 with some great news.And we have 10 new pieces of writing to share with you that all relate to our episode's theme! Many thanks to everyone who made it in today
Artists with timestamps:
Andy Aspen (1.43) Lateral G with soundscape by Boris Donkson (6.40) Lateral G's work can be found at www.lateralg.co.uk and Boris Donkson can be found by heading to his Bandcamp: themightydonkson.bandcamp.com Tasha (9.42) Donald Holmes (10.48) Gareth Barsby (13.53) Aiden Dobson (16.00) Florence Elliot (20.02) Beattie Mason (25.55). Scrumping the Petri Dish:Â Hollie Trundle (28.09) Harry Wilding (31.20)
A huge thank you to all our writers featured this series-Â and to you for joining us on this journey. Many thanks to Arts Council England for supporting the project & we look forward to seeing you all again next year.Episode 7 - Back to the FutureMark Grist2023-10-24 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-25xmw-14dc64e
This episode is a bit of a special one - featuring new work exclusively from young aspiring writers around the world. We've got eight original poems and stories to share with you this time around - submissions from China, South Korea, Scotland & even nearby Huddersfield(!). We've also got a special guest Louis Jaffa (@louis_jaffa) in the studio with us, as he helps us explore the challenges young people face when working in the artsOne thing we wanted to add:This episode was recorded prior to the attack that took place in Israel on 7th October. Since then we've been overwhelmed by the suffering taking place in Israel & Gaza. Our hearts go out to all who've suffered in that conflict to date- both Palestinian and Israeli and to anyone living afraid/isolated here in the UK as the war progresses. We're acutely aware of the increase in antisemitism, intolerance and violent rhetoric in the UK over the past fortnight and we hope desperately for a peaceful solution to the current conflict. With such terrible news coming in all of the time and so many innocent people suffering, this episode has reminded us how valuable stories and poetry can be - how fortunate we are to get to listen to each other and how important it is to remember the things we have in common.Thanks so much to these young people for submitting work. If you'd like to submit work for our final episode 'How Fast Do You Want To Go?' please send audio or text files of your writing to Words@WriteClubOpenMic.comTimestamps of submissions in this episode:Suah: 8.22Haerim: 12.58Ji: 17.26Shingil: 12.40Curtis Lowe: 22.58Cara Slavin: 30.10Jocelyn: 34.48Eva Woods: 39.07Episode 6: Who Let You In Here?Mark Grist2023-09-20 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-84u9b-14adca2
This episode is all about taking up space and features lots of new work (& some occasional chat) from the following writers:Sammy Nour (you can find Sammy's collection here)Dave WoodJoe WilliamsJoy RiceCarol CarmanLateral GLaura WalkerAntony BroughJoshua BatterleyLouis Jaffa (The beat is the instrumental to Lupe Fiasco's Kick, Push & can be found here)Melissa NeilBrian F KirkhamEmma HillerbyLorna Meehan (Lorna's Soundcloud & 'Rebel Heroines' can be found here)Beth Hartley (you can find out more about Beth's collection 'What If Stars' here)Our final online Write Club workshop will take place on & you can get them from Eventbrite, here).Thanks so much for listening!When Youre A Poet | Poem for SchoolsMark Grist2023-09-15 | This poem was written in response to a great question from a 10 year old student. He asked me 'Why would I even want to be a poet?' I thought I'd try to give an honest (and slightly silly) answer about how odd the job can be. Many thanks to Paper Rhino for their incredible illustrations/animations & to Jay Gearing at Red7Productions for filming this! If you'd like to subscribe you can do so HERE -youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=montygristo and I'm always keen on arranging school visits (my favourite way to gather more questions for poems!): markgrist.com/education-work TWITTER: twitter.com/montygristo |
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In this episode we're talking money: how we feel about it as artists, the financial realities of life as an artist in the UK during a cost of living crisis and we're exploring one way you could gain access to up to £12,000 to develop your work: Arts Council England's Develop Your Creative PRactice Grant..We've got Leanne Moden back in the studio, a superb piece from writer & performer Sandy Wardrop AND 9 wealth-themed guest submissions. In honour of our theme this month there's even a £150 prize on offer to one writer - the winner is announced towards the end of the episode.Artists featuredSam WilsonTom MccolHilary SteeleJames DomesticSarah DixonAmber-Page MossRob HardingAndrew LeeGail WebbWe've also got Demi Anter & Ann Atkins sharing their experiences of applying for DYCP Grants from Arts Council England & we hope this gives a really honest and helpful breakdown of what the process is like.. This is our longest & most jam-packed episode yet. Thanks so much for your submissions!If you'd like to send work over to us we'd love to hear it - our next episode is celebrating the work of younger writers (18 & under). We accept audio & text submission sent in from parents/guardians/those with permission to share:words@writeclubopenmic.comEpisode 4: Maximum PowerMark Grist2023-07-11 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-x6mwd-145345f
This episode is all about drawing upon our inner reserves and releasing the power within. And it's competitive too - as two previous Peterborough Poet Laureates (Charley Genever & Keely Mills) join Mark & Chris for a Write Club Battle Royale.  Mark, Charley & Keely have each curated 10 minutes of new writing based upon the theme of 'MAXIMUM POWER'. Which segment strikes the hardest/recharges your batteries the most? Why not let us know at Words@WriteClubOpenMic.ComMany thanks to our contributors this time around. This episode contains work fromBrian F Kirkham: 9.45MARK'S TEAM : 14.00 - 24.16Vron McIntyreAnn AtkinsJake McDonaldFiona RobertsonKEELY'S TEAM 25.25 - 36.16Emily DickensKeely MillsKat BeetonCHARLIE'S TEAM: 37.05 - 45.35Jack WilkinSpike 5ftsixCharley GeneverLeo KeyterMark's piece to finish: 50.42Which segment did you enjoy the most? If you'd like to send work over/let us know how you're finding the series so far feel free to emailwords@writeclubopenmic.comOther useful links:Charley & Keely's Workshop (Two Poets One Voice) on the 9th August: eventbrite.co.uk/e/2-poets-1-voice-with-keely-mills-and-charley-genever-tickets-547724778557To join our 'Write Club' Facebook Page: facebook.com/groups/295870580791878To check out Brian's Inkdrops blog:https://inkdrops.blog/Mark's Website:markgrist.com/Backland Studios website:backlandstudios.co.ukEpisode 3: ’I’m getting too old for this sh*t’Mark Grist2023-06-14 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-f9me9-14329a7
In this episode of Write Club Open Mic we're sharing new work from writers around the world about the joys (& frustrations!) of getting older. We loved listening to these submissions & hope you will too.Just to warn there may be one or two moments of spicy language (the word 'sh*t' thanks to our theme suggestion). Otherwise you're all good. If you'd like to send work over to us we'd love to hear it:words@writeclubopenmic.comThis episode contains submissions fromMaire Stephens 'The Gremin's Home' (5.40)Harry Wilding 'Better To Do' (7.54)Jenny Woods 'U-Bend' (11.52)Monica 'Sunscreen' (18.55) Sarah Dixon 'Contained' (22.38)Debra Tracey-Carney 'I'm too old for this sh*t'(28.30)Vicky Lloyd-West - Limerick & Haiku (31.08)Gareth Barsby - Univocalism & 'I Don't Feel Evil Today'(33.19)Pippa Davies - 'In Praise of Blue Tits' (35.58)Jackie Morrey-Grace (40.23)Useful links:You can sign up for Jackie's writing workshop 'Unearthing the creative value of YOU' on 12th July 2023 here: https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=10000551740900887Harry Wilding's website:www.harrywildingwrites.wordpress.com SUBMISSIONS: Our next theme is 'Show me the Money' - with a cash prize! Why not share your writing submissions with us at words@writeclubopenmic.com?Episode 2 : Take Your ShotMark Grist2023-05-10 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-979uv-1404fe6
In this episode of Write Club Open Mic, hosted by Mark Grist with sound production by Chris Barn, we're here to help you set ambitious yet achievable targets as a writer. Join us as we talk about success, failure & the importance of the occasional milkshake. Throughout this episode we'll also guide you towards creating three meaningful & helpful targets for your own work.This episode features stories and poems from five writers as they explore what 'Taking your Shot' means to them.Tim Clare (04.46)Tim's newest book 'Coward: Why we get anxious and what we can do about it' is now out in paperback. You can get a copy here. Link to Death of a Thousand Cuts here. Link to Tim's free Couch to 50k course here.Scott Coe (13.13)Loz Ansty (22.47)You can find Loz's pamphlet 'Orange from Grey' on sale here.Georgia Preece: (32.15)We'd highly recommend checking out to Georgia's TedX talk here.Kiran Wade (43.33)Why not share your targets and/or writing submissions with us at words@writeclubopenmic.com?We'd love to hear what you've got & would love to hear new writing that relates to the theme of 'Maximum Power'.Episode 1 : IntroductionsMark Grist2023-04-11 | Source: podbean.com/eau/pb-tthxw-13dade4
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What Is Your Today? | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word Geek mark grist, poem, poetry, rap, battle, slam, spoken, word, comedy, funny, poems, film, filmmaking, filmmaker, storytellerSnowflakes (Poem) | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2022-11-09 | A poem about our younger generations & how we (sometimes) talk about them. Filmed by Jay Gearing at Red7 Productions: red7productions.com If you enjoyed this & would like to see more poetry vids like it you can SUBSCRIBE HERE -youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=montygristo TWITTER: twitter.com/montygristo |
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http://instagram.com/montygristoQueen Boo (Poem) | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2022-09-07 | A poem about dogs, laps & not always getting what we want. Written by Mark Grist Filmed by Jay Gearing at Red7 Productions:red7productions.com
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mark grist, poem, poetry, rap, battle, slam, spoken, word, comedy, funny, poems, film, filmmaking, filmmakerThe Pirate Who Didnt Like Baths | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2022-05-19 | We hope you enjoyed this stinky ballad! Here's a FREE activity pack for students: markgrist.com/teaching-resources Illustrations by @Paper_rhino: Filmed by Red7Productions: This video & activity pack were made possible thanks to public funding from Arts Council England.
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The Pirate Who Didn't Like Baths | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word Geek mark grist, poem, poetry, rap, battle, slam, spoken, word, comedy, funny, poems, film, filmmaking, filmmaker, storytellerGhostwriting (Music Video) | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2022-03-04 | Written by Mark Grist, Blizzard, Mos Prob & Micky Worthless. Can you work out which verse was Mark's? Feel free to share your detective work in the comments. Filmed by Jay Gearing at Red7 Productions:red7productions.com Audio by Juxta A new music video as part of Mark Can't Rap Season 2: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mark-cant-rap/id1464524312 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/19yhRBcw7ZkREFfxEg40L6 This video was created with public funding from Arts Council England.
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mark grist, poem, poetry, rap, battle, slam, spoken, word, comedy, funny, poems, film, filmmaking, filmmakerPodcast Trailer: Mark Cant Rap Season 2 | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2021-10-27 | Oh man, this really messed with my hayfever! Mark Can't Rap Season 2 OUT NOW Link for Itunes: shorturl.at/ivwGI Link for Spotify: shorturl.at/kBLO6 Trailer filmed by Chris Marshall & Ed Brandon / Airborne Platforms UK: airborneplatformsuk.com Edited by CRUGER
Writing rap lyrics is much harder than you think - particularly when you’re living through a global pandemic.
Mark Grist, a 39-year-old Ex-English teacher, has been using his time in lockdown to learn how to rap. Along the way he’s interviewed some of the world’s greatest emcees & learnt lessons that have made him completely re-think his life.
Whether you're an aspiring rapper, a fan of the English language, or just interested in hearing an incredible story about fear, hope & the power of human connection, then this is the podcast for you.
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mark grist, poem, poetry, rap, battle, slam, spoken, word, comedy, funny, poems, film, filmmaking, filmmakerParents Evening (MUSIC VID) | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2021-10-14 | A remix of The Sugababes' ‘Overload’ - but this time it's about Parents' Evenings. Also an homage to Edgar Wright. Part of Mark Can't Rap: shorturl.at/kzFV42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Production
Lyrics written & performed by Mark Grist Video written by Mark Grist & Jay Gearing at Red 7 Productions Directed & edited by Jay Gearing at Red 7 Productions Additional sketch writing - Al Wood Sound production - Juxta Assistant DOP - Sam Flowers Nandi Additional support - Kate Marsh Set design and props - Rose Croft Casting - Lamphouse Theatre Student casting & support - Niamh Shiggins Sound assistance: Eva Woods Additional prop wrangling: Vikki Harold
Cast
Live-streaming teacher: Robbie Logue Students: Charlotte Trundell, Annie Adusei, Isabelle Jones, Nathaniel Clifford, Layla Newberry, Leonie Withers, Maisie Barker, Layla Cunnington, India Worman. Prefects: Scarlett Cowley, Marley Hunt, Sam Flowers Nandi, Oliver Smith. Tyler: Ellis Coppard Jodie’s Mum: Carolyn English Jodie’s Dad: Jeremy Cobb Kyle’s Mum: Chandni Mistry Nigel: Adam Fox TikTok Dad: Sandy Wardrop Mr Tindall: Carl Perkins Head of Year: Tom Fox Headteacher: Pete Cox Science teachers: Lee Mason & Richard Parnwell Additional teachers: Tony Nero, Becky Owen-Fisher, Sarah Steenhorst, Kate March, Rose Croft. Additional parents: Lucy Wilsher, Morgan Walton, Lynsey Evans, Jenni Harrison, Scott Coe, Jay Gearing Pub extras: Jennie Cooper Docherty, John E Hilton, Juxta, Clare Widman-Dardis, Karl Dardis.
A huge thank you to everyone in the artistic community that helped us to make this happen. We really appreciate you giving your time and energy to help us put this together.
Many thanks to Alan Edwards & the team at The Ostrich in Peterborough for letting us film in the bar- what a pub!
Many thanks to CMAT for allowing us to film on one of their campuses & for being so supportive of the project. This project was made possible thanks to funding by Arts Council England.
mark grist, poem, poetry, rap, battle, slam, spoken, word, comedy, funny, poems, film, filmmaking, filmmakerWhat is a Poem? | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2021-09-24 | What do you think makes a poem a poem? Why not post your answer in the comments below?
'What is a Poem?' is a question I was asked during my first ever Primary School visit (10 years ago!). It was in the middle of an assembly and I kind of messed up my answer. I don't think I was very helpful! I've been thinking about it since, though, & this'd be my answer now.
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mark grist, poem, poetry, rap, battle, slam, spoken, word, comedy, funny, poems, film, filmmaking, filmmakerThe Woman Across The Road From Me | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2021-06-09 | Here's a new poem all about behaviour and showing off. Click here for a free activity pack that helps explore the poem: http://www.markgrist.com/teaching-resources Animation by Paper Rhino. This poetry video is one in a series of animated poetry vids funded by Arts Council England. We're very grateful for their support.
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mark grist, poem, poetry, rap, battle, slam, spoken, word, comedy, funny, poems, film, filmmaking, filmmakerI Refuse! (Poem) | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2021-04-16 | If you enjoyed, please like & share! Animations by Paper Rhino. Funded by Arts Council England. FREE activity pack to help explore the poem here: http://www.markgrist.com/teaching-resources
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#MarkGrist #Storyteller #MontygristoYou Need A Nappy! (Poem) | Mark Grist - Poet, Storyteller, Rap-Battler, Word GeekMark Grist2021-03-03 | A very silly poetry vid about art, persuasive language, advertising (and nappies). TEACHERS: Download the free KS 2 & 3 activity pack: http://www.markgrist.com/you-need-a-nappy Animation by Paper Rhino. Agent played by Richard Parnwell. Audio recorded by Juxta. Poem written and performed by Mark Grist. This video was funded by Arts Council England.
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#MarkGrist #StorytellerCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #17 FOR KS 1-4: WRITING POEMS ABOUT BEING BRAVEMark Grist2020-08-26 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #16 FOR KS3 & 4: UNEARTHING THE SECRET TREASUREMark Grist2020-08-19 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #16 FOR KS1 & 2: FINAL SHOWDOWN WITH WEE-DINI!Mark Grist2020-08-19 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #15 FOR KS3 & 4: DESERT ISLAND DESCRIPTIONSMark Grist2020-08-12 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #15 FOR KS1 & 2: SYNONYMS AND STORY STARTERSMark Grist2020-08-12 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #14 FOR KS3 & 4: A RETURN TO SHOW, DONT TELLMark Grist2020-08-05 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #14 FOR KS3 & 4: A RETURN TO SHOW, DONT TELLMark Grist2020-08-05 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #13 FOR KS3 & 4: CREATING ENGAGING CHARACTERSMark Grist2020-07-29 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #13 FOR KS1 & 2: AN INTERVIEW WITH WEE-DINI!Mark Grist2020-07-29 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #12 FOR KS3 & 4: THE FOURTH LINE IS THE TITLE (INTRO TO RANTING POETRY)Mark Grist2020-07-22 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #12 FOR KS1 & 2: THE SWAMP OF SILLY SOUNDSMark Grist2020-07-22 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #10 FOR KS3 & 4: THE GREAT DESERT OF PERFECTIONMark Grist2020-07-15 | It's so, so hot and we have to be perfect in everything we write. Oh my goodness, what do we do next?
Many thanks to everyone that joined me live this week for our creative writing class. We had a really enjoyable and nuanced conversation throughout - I'm very fortunate to have such articulate and driven writers joining me.
If you're just coming to this workshop now and would like to join in, you're more than welcome. All you need to do is click play on the video and grab a pen and piece of paper to take part in the activities. Our next session will take place live at 10.30am next Wednesday morning.
Do you have what it takes to make it through 'THE DESERT OF PERFECTION?'
NOTE: This writing workshop was created with secondary school students in mind and was designed to help you to develop your descriptive writing. Anybody is welcome to join us though - I'd love to hear how you found it.
The workshop also looks at how trying to be 'perfect' as a writer can stop us taking risks and getting the most out of our writing. there are some big questions raised by the end that I'm still thinking about now.
I really hope you enjoy it (and that you make a few mistakes along the way).CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP #10 FOR KS1 & 2: THE GREAT DESERT OF PERFECTIONMark Grist2020-07-15 | It's so, so hot and we have to be perfect in everything we write. Oh my goodness, what do we do next?
Many thanks to everyone that joined me live this week for our creative writing class. You all did so well and I was really impressed by your writing- even if the 'Perfect Bird' we met was a little rude to us all. What a meany he was!
If you're just coming to this workshop now and would like to join in, we'd love to have you with us. All you need to do is click play on the video and grab a pen and piece of paper to take part in the activities. Our next session will take place live at 9.30am next Wednesday morning.
Do you have what it takes to make it through 'THE DESERT OF PERFECTION?'
NOTE: This writing workshop was created with primary school students in mind and was designed to help you to improve your descriptive writing.
It also looks at how trying to be 'perfect' as a writer can stop us taking risks and getting the most out of our writing.
I really hope you enjoy it (and that you make a few mistakes along the way).WORKSHOP #9 FOR KS3 & 4: DESCRIPTIVE WRITING / BUILDING TENSIONMark Grist2020-07-08 | Powered by Restream restream.ioWORKSHOP #9 FOR KS1 & 2: WERE OFF TO CATCH THE ARGLY WOO!Mark Grist2020-07-08 | Powered by Restream restream.ioWORKSHOP #9 FOR KS3 & 4: VAMPIRE PARTY - WRITING IN THE THIRD AND FIRST PERSONMark Grist2020-07-01 | Powered by Restream restream.ioWorkshop #9 for KS1 & 2: WRITING ARGLY WOO POEMSMark Grist2020-07-01 | Powered by Restream restream.ioWorkshop #8 for KS3 & 4: DRAGONS DEN (FOR ACTUAL DRAGONS)Mark Grist2020-06-24 | Powered by Restream restream.ioWorkshop #8 for KS1 & 2: Ridiculous Roller Coaster Design!Mark Grist2020-06-24 | Powered by Restream restream.ioWorkshop #7 for KS3 & 4: Writing Poetry For PerformanceMark Grist2020-06-17 | This is an introduction to writing poems that you'd like to perform - all you need is a pen and a piece of paper. Hope you enjoy!Workshop #7 for KS1 & 2: ASKING QUESTIONS & BEING DETECTIVESMark Grist2020-06-17 | Well, that was quite a rollercoaster!
This week's Creative Writing sesson is a little unusual as we're learning about open & closed questions whilst solving a real life crime.
There are wigs, moustaches and some very intense questions being asked throughout & you're very welcome to join us for the ride. All you need is a pen & a piece of paper.
Can you work out who stole the ice cream? Will Boo be framed for a crime she didn't commit? Do you have what it takes to catch 'The Great Wee-Dini'?
As always, any stories, poems or raps you write can be messaged over to me & I'll be sure to give everyone feedback on any work produced. Let's get investigating!