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I am a neurodivergent writer, performer, and producer based in Perth, Scotland.
I have delivered hundreds of workshops and events on topics like creative writing, getting published, facilitating workshops, and literacy across the curriculum. I earned a distinction for my master’s dissertation on festival accessibility and have a decade of teaching experience. I can tailor my events to the needs of your organisation and audiences. I host a regular spoken word event in Perth, have interviewed several high profile artists, and confidently chair and compere events.
Within a week of my highly commended pitch at Bloody Scotland’s Pitch Perfect in 2023, I signed with literary agent Jenny Brown and secured a pre-emptive book deal for my debut novel ‘The Malt Whisky Murders’, published by independent Scottish publishers Polygon, Birlinn. I have been invited to appear at a range of festivals, including Paisley Book Festival, Hidden Door, Granite Noir, and Bloody Scotland.
‘Natalie’s work is vibrant, characterful and nuanced; brilliantly capturing the details of daily life and transforming them into a collage of poetic insight. As a performer, her personality shines through – bringing her work to life with a charming stage presence and charismatic delivery.’ Kevin P. Gilday, Stirling Makar
Aberdeen City; Aberdeenshire; Angus; Argyll and Bute; Clackmannanshire; Dumfries and Galloway; Dundee; East Ayrshire; East Dunbartonshire; East Lothian; East Renfrewshire; Edinburgh City; Falkirk; Fife; Glasgow City; Highland; Inverclyde; Midlothian; Moray; Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles); North Ayrshire; North Lanarkshire; Orkney Islands; Perth and Kinross; Renfrewshire; Scottish Borders; Shetland; South Ayrshire; South Lanarkshire; Stirling; West Dunbartonshire; West Lothian
Events will deliver
Bibliotherapy; Live drawing; Mentoring; Panel event; Performance; Professional development, CLPL or CPD; Reading; Residency; Talk; Workshop
Audience will work with
Adult learners; Care-experienced people; Carers; English as an additional language (EAL); Intergenerational learning; Outdoor learning; Adults with additional support needs; People experiencing mental health problems; People living with dementia; Prisoners & young offenders; Reluctant readers; Vulnerable young people (under 18); Vulnerable adults; Vulnerable older people; Young people in the community (e.g. Youth clubs, Guides, Scouts); Young people with additional support needs (under 18) (ASN/SEN)
