Writer Kit de Waal will headline the Forthwrite festival in the UK, celebrating women over 50 in literary arts. Scheduled for March 15 and March 30 in Brighton and Crawley respectively, the festival will include workshops, discussions, and panels. De Waal's keynote speech will address the challenges faced by older women writers, rejecting stereotypes that confine them to traditional roles. Other notable speakers will explore themes of perseverance in writing. The festival seeks to amplify the vibrant, diverse narratives of older women, fostering a culture of recognition and empowerment in literature.
De Waal emphasized that festivals like Forthwrite are crucial for older women writers, who are often stereotyped as merely grandmothers, when in reality they embody diverse and vibrant identities.
At Forthwrite festival, authors will explore themes of perseverance, rejection, and creativity, celebrating the powerful narratives of women over 50.
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