Doors at 6pm, Workshop 6.30-7.30pm

Join Typewronger’s writer-in-residence Éadaoín Lynch (they/them) for a practice-based poetry workshop in (and inspired by) the Lavender Menace archive! 

You’ll have the chance to interact with unique archvial materials, plus built-in time and prompts to write with. No experience necessary, just bring a notepad or a laptop, whichever you prefer. There’s no expectation to share work aloud (unless you want to).

Supported by Scottish Book Trust’s Live Literature programme.

About Éadaoín Lynch

Éadaoín Lynch is an Irish poet & researcher living and working in Edinburgh. Their debut pamphlet, Fierce Scrow, launched with Nine Pens Press in 2022. From December 2024-May 2025, they are a writer-in-residence with Typewronger Books, creating original poems in response to materials from the Lavender Menace Archive.

In 2024-5, they are also project mentor on the ACE-funded Eff-able Anthology, co-edited by JP Seabright and George Parker. Eff-able is a project in two parts – an anthology of poetry from the best contemporary poets identifying as queer and disabled, and a touring showcase of this work.

Find out more about Éadaoín on their website: eadaoinlynch.com 

Booking
Booking in advance is essential as places are limited so, if you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else.

Venue & Accessibility
The event is located at the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in Edinburgh Palette. There is information on how to get to us on public transport and by car, along with access information, on our location & accessibility page.

Any other questions
Please email us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk