Three-Day ‘Writing with Skin’ Workshop Begins in Shiraz

The author of the acclaimed book “Guide to Dying with Medicinal Plants” stated in an interview with a correspondent from the Iran Book News Agency (IBNA) in Shiraz regarding this workshop: “The process of teaching writing usually includes two parts: first, teaching writing techniques and skills, and second, cultivating the writer’s personal language. In fact, the issue is that every writer should be able to write with their own unique language and tone, while simultaneously utilizing the principles and techniques of writing. These two aspects are like two complementary wings that are ineffective without each other. In reputable educational systems worldwide, these two sections are always taught together.”

She, who recently presented the book “Sulfur” through Cheshmeh Publication to Iranian story readers, added: “In this process, the emphasis is on the writer starting from their own personal story; from experiences of seeing and hearing, from individual life, and from their personal expression. In fact, the focus is on cultivating individual perspective and language; for the writer to be able to build their personal world and turn it into a narrative by using existing techniques and skills. The goal is for those interested in writing to be able to find a creative and honest space for self-expression through practice and awareness. This path, of course, starts from the initial stages and gradually, with the recognition of techniques and repeated experience, the writer can find their personal path.”

Attarzadeh stated: “Everyone can participate in this process; from those who are at the beginning of their writing journey to more professional individuals who have published several books and found their way. In fact, writing instruction is not limited to a specific level, and anyone, at any stage of their writing experience, can benefit from it.”

Also, the paintings and sculptures by Atiyeh Attarzadeh, a storyteller and documentarian, titled “The Wound You Inherit from the Earth,” were exhibited at Sarvenaz Gallery in Shiraz. The exhibition of this storyteller opened on Friday evening with the presence of literature and art enthusiasts at the Sarvenaz Cultural and Artistic Complex. In this exhibition, which runs until November 12th, 15 paintings by Atiyeh Attarzadeh are on display.

Atiyeh Attarzadeh, born in Tehran in 1984, holds a Master’s degree in Documentary Filmmaking from the University of Bristol, England, and a Master’s degree in Cinema from the University of Tehran. She has made several documentaries on Iranian culture and society. She began her writing activities in the early 2010s and also engaged in visual arts.

Those interested in visual arts can visit the exhibition during evening hours at the address between alleys 80 and 90, Ghasrdasht Street.