Writing with objects with Gemma Nisbet

Friday 17 November | 12.00pm - 1.30pm | Subiaco Pop-Up Library

Whether it's a family heirloom with sentimental significance, an old photo depicting a treasured memory, or a souvenir that evokes a formative moment, mementoes and similar objects can act as powerful prompts for writing.

In this practical workshop, author and creative writing teacher Dr Gemma Nisbet will offer inspiration and guidance for writing through and with objects, covering techniques and approaches adaptable to a range of genres but with a particular focus on memoir, autobiography, biography, personal essay, and other forms of life writing.

Please bring along 1-3 significant objects of your own to use as prompts (a photograph of the object is fine if that's more practical; and yes, photos also 'count' as objects in themselves!).

About the Author

Gemma Nisbet is a writer and academic. She completed a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Western Australia in mid-2023, researching objects, memory and the personal essay. She has a professional background in travel journalism, and has taught Creative Writing and English & Literary Studies at UWA and Curtin University. Her work has appeared in publications including Westerly, TEXT, Australian Book Review, AXON and Meniscus, and she also writes a weekly book review column for The West Australian.

Her first book, The Things We Live With: Essays on Uncertainty was released in October 2023.

Additional information

Getting to the event:

Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.

Access and inclusion:

Subiaco Pop-Up Library is wheelchair accessible for additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.

Ticket information:

You are not required to bring a ticket with you. In the case of a booked-out event, names may be checked at the door.

Further information:

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