Writing workshop on maternity: Transformations

About WorkshopNow writing changes us whether we want to or not. Language carries all kinds of things with it and makes our experiences, fantasies, thoughts and feelings new. In this workshop we will explore what transformations can do to our writing. Based on short text examples from both new and old literature as well as concrete writing exercises (Tarot cards, among others), participants are invited to write around the theme in their own way.

We read the texts to each other. To write is to open up, which is why it is important to have a space characterized by security, lightness and honesty. Everyone is welcome regardless of previous writing experience.

About the educator Ingrid Nymo made her debut in 2021 with the novel Kloster, which is about a young woman who, after a sudden death in the family, travels down to a Romanian nunnery. The book was shortlisted for the Munch Christensen Debutant Prize. In 2024, her second novel The Red Rooster was published, which follows a young domestic helper in Thy and her search for fellowship and love. The latter was nominated for the DR Novel Prize. Her first collection of poems, Humbaba's Head, was published in June 2026.

In addition to her work as a writer, Ingrid Nymo has for several years taught creative writing at, among others, Testrup Højskole, Bild-Medieskolen and the School of Writing Arts in Aarhus.

Practical infoThis is a writing workshop that is suitable for parents on maternity leave. We make sure that there is room for you to take your child with you. This is of course perfectly fine if you need to walk to and from the writing exercises.Please bring a blanket for the child to lie on and any toys.Bring a writing pad and something to write with - or computer.We offer a writing pad that you can have as a base for your block/paper.Participation is free, but requires registration at Billetto.The writing workshop takes place at Copenhagen Central Library, 4th floor, live.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 as you step out of the elevator. Take the stairs that you will find on your right hand when 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. 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.

Do you have any questions? Write to literary distributor Poul-Louis by mail: i343@kk.dk.