April 2025

Spring Lecture Series

a series of three lectures to explore wild and untamed writing & publishing

Join for just one, or come along to all three! Key info (scroll down for more depth)…

  1. STORIES ARE ALIVE: hearthside whispers and story spores
    Wednesday 2nd April, 12 - 1.30pm (UK time)

  2. REWILDING THE TEXT: reimagine narrative structure and form
    Wednesday 9th April, 12 - 1.30pm (UK time)

  3. A FERAL REVOLUTION: a wilder approach to publishing
    Wednesday 16th April, 12 - 1.30pm (UK time)

Your investment

One lecture = £15

All three lectures = £35 (save over 20%)

what to expect. . .

Stories are alive: hearthside whispers and story spores

Wednesday 2nd April, 12 - 1.30pm (UK time // replay available)

  • The oral tradition of storytelling and why it’s still relevant now

  • The evolution of the alphabet, why it’s connected to the lifeforce of writing, and why we need a different approach

  • Texts and stories as living, breathing entities

  • Seeing authorship through a ‘fungal’ lens

REwilding the text: reimagine narrative structure & form

Wednesday 9th April, 12 - 1.30pm (UK time // replay available)

  • Exploding the ‘rules’ of structure and form

  • Revitalising and composting what we already have

  • Meandering through alternative ‘wild’ forms of text

  • Creating new forms of your own

A Feral Revolution: a wilder approach to publishing

Wednesday 16th April, 12 - 1.30pm (UK time // replay available)

  • What we think we know about publishing (and why it’s not all true)

  • How an alternative pathway can empower writers and readers

  • A wild, ‘kincentric’ vision for publishing

  • How you can be a part of the revolution

Join us?

One lecture = £15

All three lectures = £35 (save over 20%)

FAQ

  • Wednesday lunchtimes from 12 - 1.30pm, UK time. Replays will be available for all sessions.

  • Everyone is welcome! The only thing you need to bring is your curiosity, a notebook and a pen.

  • Yes, absolutely! If you can’t make the times, you’ll be able to catch up via the replays.

  • No problem - just email me (contact@thewildheartpress.co.uk) and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

With love,

Eleanor

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