Camden Town: Turning London On

Went to a fantastic writing workshop at Kentish Town Library this morning, run by Aoife Mannix (http://aoifemannix.com), writer in residence at Camden Inspirations Market.

I made one of the other participants cry with one of my new poems (whether she was moved or just thought it was dreadful is hard to say...)

I will call myself
Guanamby;
daughter of the tale -
the butterfly that god changed
to a hummingbird,
and flew away.

Aoife is also collecting Camden stories, writing and poetry inspired by the borough or a general sense of place. The project will culminate in readings at the Kentish Town Library and British Museum. There are more workshops running throughout March. They are free to attend and no previous writing experience is necessary. Check 'em out...

To book call 020 7974 6253, email kentishtownlibrary@camden.gov.uk or book in person at KT Library 262-6 Kentish Town Rd NW5 2AA

Katie Keys is Poet in Residence at Camden Town Unlimited's Collective. To see more of her work, visit: www.twitter.com/tinylittlepoems