Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival
Sun 6 Sept · 11:00
Bristol Folk House
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This workshop with Francesca Ramsay takes place at the Bristol Folk House and is part of the Bristol New Writers Festival. Participants will engage in writing exercises using guided prompts, constraints, and chance-based techniques. The event begins on September 6th, 2026.
Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay Through a series of guided prompts, constraints, and chance-based techniques, participants will experiment with writing beyond intention. We will use randomness, misdirection, found materials, and intuitive leaps to generate fresh work - embracing accidents, interruptions, and the unplanned. Francesca Ramsay is an author, art historian and curator based in Bristol. Her first book, PINCH ME: Trying to Feel Real in the 21 < sup>st< /sup> Century , explores reality, connection and embodiment in the modern world, approached through the artworks that have had an impact on her. She is currently working on her first novel. Limited capacity for workshops, book your ticket early to avoid disappointment - all tickets booked via headfirst.
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Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:00.
Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).
Tickets for Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival are priced at From £15. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
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Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival
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This workshop with Francesca Ramsay takes place at the Bristol Folk House and is part of the Bristol New Writers Festival. Participants will engage in writing exercises using guided prompts, constraints, and chance-based techniques. The event begins on September 6th, 2026.
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Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay Through a series of guided prompts, constraints, and chance-based techniques, participants will experiment with writing beyond intention. We will use randomness, misdirection, found materials, and intuitive leaps to generate fresh work - embracing accidents, interruptions, and the unplanned. Francesca Ramsay is an author, art historian and curator based in Bristol. Her first book, PINCH ME: Trying to Feel Real in the 21 < sup>st< /sup> Century , explores reality, connection and embodiment in the modern world, approached through the artworks that have had an impact on her. She is currently working on her first novel. Limited capacity for workshops, book your ticket early to avoid disappointment - all tickets booked via headfirst.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival?
Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival taking place?
Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).
How much are tickets for Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival?
Tickets for Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival are priced at From £15. Live prices and availability are shown on bristolfolkhouse.co.uk.
How do I get tickets for Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival?
Tickets for Write for Play workshop with Francesca Ramsay - Bristol New Writers Festival can be booked via bristolfolkhouse.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Date
Until Sunday, 6 September 2026
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feels like 18°C · chance of rain 7% · wind 15 km/h
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