Contemporary Cultures of Writing

This seminar series looks at the ways in which neurodivergence intersects with creative writing, providing an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and teachers to explore linkages, disconnects and synergies between creative writing and neurodivergence in its many forms. What are the challenges of writing as a neurodivergent person? Of teaching writing? Of finding publishers? Of working in higher education? What are the opportunities and advantages for neurodivergent persons, and how might we realise and amplify these?

Facilitated by the Contemporary Cultures of Writing Open University Research Group, the seminar series features conversations with practitioners and academics about different aspects of creative writing regarding neurodivergence, including writing, teaching, and publication. The objectives of the seminars are to generate discussion and encourage connection amongst those with curiosity about, insight into, or experience of creative writing and neurodivergence.