Everyone you meet in the West End of Morecambe has a story to tell, so it seemed the perfect place to set up a space where stories can be shared. The act of sharing our stories, and creative writing, is really good for our mental well-being. Hopes and dreams gain strength when shared, and worries and fears lose their power. Big White Shed has been publishing books since 2015. Founder Anne Holloway, a poet herself, believes that everyone has a story to tell, but sometimes they need help getting it out there. She has been running writing-based workshops for over a decade, for
writers and non-writers, in schools, colleges and community groups, as well as with individuals. Big White Shed is a place where you can come to meet other people with an interest in writing, poetry or storytelling, with workshops and events suitable for people of all ages. You can write for the first time, develop your skills as a writer, make writing related gifts for friends and family, buy books, and generally enjoy the power of words – with a plan for events and activities throughout the year, including Word Walks, an opportunity to explore outdoor spaces, react to what you
experience, and then contribute a piece of writing to a hand-made zine (a simply printed publication).
If you have a manuscript you’d like to publish, then Big White Shed can support you with that too.
Find us in the West End at 30 Yorkshire Street or contact us at www.bigwhiteshed.co.uk
This news story is extracted from the latest WEM Newsletter (Autumn, 2023), which is delivered free to every home in the West End of Morecambe. You can read or download the full newsletter here:
