Literary day 'write' up Wooer Street
Words by James Trimble
Photograph by Lisa McPhillips
Vibrant verses and stirring stanzas will mingle with the refreshing scent of brewing coffee in Falkirk this weekend.
Taking place from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, the first ever [Untitled]: Wooer With Words, event will see the area's legions of unpublished writers, poets, playwrights and scriptwriters giving people a taste of their work for free at the popular Coffee on Wooer cafe in Wooer Street.
The brainchild of Craig Allan (27), a publisher and sculptor from Stenhousemuir, the informal literary meetings will take place on the first Saturday of the month.
Craig said: "It's going to be an afternoon of poetry and prose, but very informal. It will be more like an open mic night, but instead of someone turning up with a guitar and a song, a writer or poet will read their own work."
Craig hopes the monthly event would be a way to further promote the work of local writers, complementing the mission of his self published arts magazine [Untitled].
When I came back from art school in Cumbria I realised there wasn't anyone promoting local artists and writers so I began my publication and Wooer With Words grew from that. Craig found a kindred spirit in the owner of Coffee on Wooer. "He wants it to be a place where artists can come show or talk about their work. We're also planning to hold visual art exhibitions here in the future."
Wooer With Words will take place in the upstairs room of the cafe, a location which he believes is conducive to creativity and a perfect venue for the kind of event Craig has in mind.
"People can come and read their own stories and poems or even from their film or stage scripts. We're taking a flexible approach to the readings. It's a great opportunity for someone to showcase their writing skills in front of like minded people."
The next Wooer With Words is due to take place on the 12th of April. All welcome.
Craig hopes the monthly event would be a way to further promote the work of local writers, complementing the mission of his self published arts magazine [Untitled].
When I came back from art school in Cumbria I realised there wasn't anyone promoting local artists and writers so I began my publication and Wooer With Words grew from that. Craig found a kindred spirit in the owner of Coffee on Wooer. "He wants it to be a place where artists can come show or talk about their work. We're also planning to hold visual art exhibitions here in the future."
Wooer With Words will take place in the upstairs room of the cafe, a location which he believes is conducive to creativity and a perfect venue for the kind of event Craig has in mind.
"People can come and read their own stories and poems or even from their film or stage scripts. We're taking a flexible approach to the readings. It's a great opportunity for someone to showcase their writing skills in front of like minded people."
The next Wooer With Words is due to take place on the 12th of April. All welcome.
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