Writing Workshop: Monsters

Write monstrous textIn this workshop, we are going to examine the monster as a literary figure. The monster is often seen as something evil and dangerous, but we must try to turn it upside down: we must understand the monsters. We must read excerpts from books and write monstrous texts ourselves to examine what happens purely fictionarily when we write from the perspective of monsters and give voice to the non-human.

Part of the festival “Don't Fear the Weird"On the occasion of the festival Don't Fear the Weird and in collaboration with PsychInfo, the Main Library invites you to a writing workshop that warms up to the festival's explorations of the psychic, the different, and what we often find difficult to talk about.

About the teacherRasmus Daugbjerg (b. 1993) has distinguished himself in just a few years as one of the most original writers of his generation.

He graduated from both the Writers' School and Biskops Arnö Författerskola and has made a name for himself as a writer full of mythical fabulating stories, especially with the fairytale tale 'Trold' from 2022.

Daugbjerg possesses both a poetic language and a keen eye for both nature and human relationships, past and present. He has received high praise for his first releases, including the Michael Strunge Award for 'Troll', for which he was additionally nominated for the Montana Literature Prize and the Blixen Prize.

In 2026, Daugbjerg is current with the novel 'Rasmus Nielson'. The novel draws freely on a historical source from the late 16th century and tells the story of the fortress farmer Rasmus Nielsøn's meeting and friendship with the mermaid Ibrant. The mermaid tells Rasmus a prediction about Christian the 4th, which he must relay to the king.

Writing WorkshopsEvery month, Copenhagen Libraries invites you to writing workshops all over the city. The themes and trainers vary. Our writing workshops are not workshops, but stand-alone workshops of two hours in which lecturers give presentations and give participants writing exercises.

Practical InfoWriting Workshop is aimed at adults.Participation is free, but requires registration at Billetto.The writing workshop takes place at Copenhagen Central Library, 4th floor, live.We do not provide computers, so bring your own and/or paper and pen. There is very limited table space, so you probably have to sit with the computer/paper in your lap.We offer a writing pad that you can have as a base for your block/paper.There is a water post and a coffee machine on the 4th floor, but in addition we cannot offer provisions. Bring a water can or bottle for water.Find your wayFrom the main entrance of the Main Library you can find the 4th floor in the following ways:

Take the elevator that you find on your right hand when you step from Krystalgade into Centralsalen. The stage is on the right when you step out of the elevator.Take the stairs that you will find on your right hand as you step from Krystalgade into Centralsalen. Follow the stairs up to fourth. The stage is on the right as you step out onto the floor.Follow the escalators up to the 3rd floor. At the end of the last escalator, a staircase goes on your right side up to the 4th floor. Go right to get to the stage area.