Nature Writing Workshop with Rebecca Ferrier and Elspeth Wilson
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Join debut writers Rebecca Ferrier, author of The Salt Bind, and Elspeth Wilson, author of These Mortal Bodies, for this relaxed, inclusive workshop on nature writing in fiction. In this two-hour workshop, participants will explore different exercises to consider nature as character and its role in scene setting, plot and world-building. We recommend this workshop for participants with a project in development, or who are keen to build towards a larger fiction project in the future. There will be an opportunity for questions towards the workshop's end, with the chance to ask about securing a literary agent or general industry advice.
Space is limited to ensure everyone can fully participate. We look forward to welcoming you in-person to the bookshop for this chance to learn, develop, and discuss writing with two brilliant authors!
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:
Rebecca Ferrier Author
Rebecca Ferrier is the author of The Salt Bind (John Murray Press), a lyrical exploration of grief, nature and womanhood. She was the winner of the 2020 Bridge Award for an Emerging Writer and is currently pursuing a funded PhD at Northumbria University. Her recent eco-poetry can be found with Poetry Wales, Poetry Ireland Review, Propel and New Statesman.
Elspeth Wilson Author
Elspeth Wilson is a Scottish writer and poet. These Mortal Bodies, published by Simon and Schuster, came out in July 2025 and is her first novel. Her poetry pamphlet, Too Hot to Sleep, was shortlisted for the Saltire Society's 2023 Poetry Book of the Year award, and her nature writing has been shortlisted for Canongate's Nan Shepherd prize and supported by Creative Scotland.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.