Words Unwound: Autistic Women Writers with Dr Mei-Li Smith
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Event Summary
Event Description
Join Dr Sabrina Mei-Li Smith for a workshop aimed at those curious about the Autistic experience for women who write.
For a long time, women writers didn't exist. For a long time, women couldn't possibly be autistic! This workshop explores a variety of different Autistic women writers and takes you on a journey; starting with alternative romance, via sensory 'ick' poetry, and finishes in the dark realms of fan fiction.
Wednesday 25th March, 3 - 4:30pm
Online Workshop
£5 individual session/£3 concessions
ABOUT SABRINA
Dr Sabrina Mei-Li Smith is a writer and tutor of creating writing from Leicester.
Her book, 'Creative Writing for All' will be published by Bloomsbury in 2026/27. She has written seven plays with Nottingham Playhouse, Derby Theatre, The BBC and The Royal Court.
The depth and breadth of her non-fiction appears with clothing companies, such as 'Feminist Trash Store' to academic journals, like 'Writers in Education'. Her fiction has been published by TigerShark, Withintentions and Ink Pantry Press, her novel, 'Zazen' is part of Writing East Midland's Mentoring programme for 2026.
ABOUT WORDS UNWOUND
Words Unwound is Beyond the Spectrum's 2026 online festival, a week-long series of workshops and talks for writers who want to slow down, reflect, and create in their authentic voice.
The festival runs from Monday 23rd March until Saturday 28th March 2026.
You can explore the full programme of talks, workshops and panels here:
https://beyondthespectrum.uk/product/online-festival-2026/
£30 full-week tickets/£15 concessions
£5 individual sessions/£3 concessions
Note: If you are a participant of our Beyond the Spectrum workshops, please book via the ticket link sent directly to your email.
Event Overview
- Event Title: Words Unwound: Autistic Women Writers with Dr Mei-Li Smith
- Type: Festival
- Date: Wed, 25th Mar 2026
- Location: Remote
Contact Details
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Writing East midlands
Writing East Midlands is the literature development agency for the region. We support writers at all stages in their careers, connecting them with opportunity, and helping them to help themselves.
We do this by running workshops and writing courses, arranging mentoring relationships and manuscript appraisals, offering one-to-one career development sessions, organising conferences and helping with festivals and events around the region.