Date/Time
Date(s) - Friday 15 May, 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Poet William Letford will lead a poetry writing workshop for young people in Fort William and surrounding areas in May.
No experience needed! Open to anyone who wants to try writing or is already a keen writer, everyone welcome.
Drinks and snacks provided.
Location TBC.
We have a small bursary for transport costs, if transport is a barrier to attend, please send an email to youngwriters@moniackmhor.org.uk to learn more about this.
This workshop is part of our Highland Young Writers Programme, a free programme for people aged 14-24 who enjoy writing and | or are interested in learning more about the publishing industry.
Please note, this workshop is free but but you do need to secure your place by booking below. By booking, you confirm that you are a young writer aged 14-24, and based in Scotland. For enquiries, contact youngwriters@moniackmhor.org.uk.
About the author
William Letford published his first collection of poetry while working as a roofer. Since then, his work has been adapted into film, projected onto buildings, carved into monuments, adapted for the stage, cast out over the radio, and performed by orchestras. He has helped restore a medieval village in mountains of northern Italy, taught English in Japan, and been invited to perform in Iraq, South Korea, Lebanon, Australia, Germany, India, Poland, and many more countries.
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