Creative Writing Group
We are excited to present our Creative Writing course led by our ambassadors Carolyn Turner and Pauline Gilman!
They say everyone has a story within them.
Are you affected by a neurological condition and have a story you would like to tell, develop, and share? If so, this group could be for you.
Over three sessions, we will explore the art of short story writing, helping you shape and refine your ideas in a supportive environment. The following three sessions will focus on poetry, prose, and deep reading.
You will also have the opportunity to write poems inspired by four poets we will introduce to the group.
Come along and enjoy a relaxed, creative space where you can explore your writing, build confidence, and have some fun.
The Neuro Writing group is now full. We will publish the next set of sessions in a few months.
The group is free to attend and is a welcoming online space run by:
- Pauline Gilman, Ambassador of the Brain & Spine and author of ‘The Tapestry of My Life’, who also runs a virtual book club within her community, where participants read aloud together. Once they have completed a book, they have the opportunity to interview the author. Additionally, Pauline is a member of the COCY (Leeds) poetry group.
- Carolyn Turner, winner of the Black and Asian Women’s Award 2021 and Brain & Spine Foundation Ambassador & Trustee. Carolyn is also a member of the Leicester Poetry Society, Open Mic poetry performances at WORD! GET Mouthy , We are The Headliners, SomeAntics and Pinggg…K! (Leicester) Winner of the CERN ( collaborative ependymoma research network) USA poetry competition and butterfly launch Washington DC.
Winner of Serendipity Short Story competition (Do No Harm) 2025.
Past member of Leicester Poetry Committee.
Member of Leicester and Leicestershire Stanza .
Carolyn recently had a poem published in an anthology and will share the details once all the information is available.
This group is also overseen by a Brain & Spine Foundation staff member.
