The New Mothers' Writing Circle
in the Media
Empowering New Mothers Through Creative Writing | The Culture Scene, BBC Scotland
Catrin Kemp started the New Mothers' Writing Circle in 2020, after struggling with her own mental health in early motherhood. Catrin’s eight-week course of themed writing workshops for new mums aims to centre the experience of the mother and her transformation in motherhood, as well as empower women, build community and elevate the new mums’ voices.
New Mothers' alumni, and writer, Ishbel McFarlane joins Catrin’s latest cohort of new mums, and their babies, in Glasgow’s West End as they draw on diverse narratives of motherhood, from Liz Berry to Toni Morrison, and share some of their writings from across the course.
Catrin is a regular contributor to BBC Radio Scotland.
Listen to her speaking on the topic of identity in motherhood.
Our Creative Voice
Our Creative Voice have put together this beautiful 6-minute film about how Creative Scotland's funding impacted the project, both from the perspective of Founder Catrin Kemp and those who took part in autumn 2023.
A Village Gathering
Dr. Laura Bissell gave a fantastic presentation at our Glasgow Women's Library event in January 2024. She talked about different ways to sustain your writing practice and ways to get your work published.
Here you'll find a file with the key points from Laura's presentation, as well as a list of publications where you can submit your work.
