From November 2024, on every second Sunday of the month, Muted Minds returns to Typewronger for a series of six, monthly evening sessions. The Muted Minds therapeutic poetry series invite participants to get involved in a joyful exchange of words, punctuation marks, and experiences, co-creating a poem alongside others that document personal and collective narratives of the present. 

The sessions aim to provide a collective experience that captures the essence of “Docupoetry” facilitating an exploration of the interplay between words and personal encounters that can offer a ‘healing’ outcome. “Docupoetry”, or else documentary poetry, is a form of socially engaged poetry that combines non-literary forms of writing with personal observations, and it is based upon the universal character of language. The universality of language shared inclusively amongst the participants, lays the groundwork for the therapeutic purpose of the process. At the same time, language shapes the journey based on the idea that every rule is made to be broken. Each session will explore a different theme, revealed on the day to amplify spontaneity. 

The Muted Minds sessions are open to anyone, and everyone interested in getting involved in a participatory creative process where we will be co-creating poems driven by the documentation of personal and collective narratives of the present. Let’s gather around Typerwonger’s wooden table and (e)m(b)ark on the poetic adventures of the evenings. 

Here at Typewronger, we love a short king-- a sharp and snappy piece of prose that draws us in and leaves us changed. This new book group will highlight a different short story or essay collection each month, and you don't need to read anything in advance! Simply turn up to the shop and sit back while a story or essay is read aloud, and then everyone is welcome to linger to explore the story further or disappear into the other stories on the shelves. We loved being read to as kids, and we want to share that delight with folks of all ages!

This month's guest reader is Rowan Cannon:

Rowan D. Cannon is an aspiring writer currently working on a science-fiction novel trilogy for young adults. When visiting Typewronger books isn't distracting him from that goal, you can usually find him proselytising to anyone who will listen on the greatness of Becky Chambers, the original Japanese dub of Dragon Ball, and the Star Wars expanded universe. 

Edinburgh's anarchic open mic night where there's no limit on what can be performed, only how much time performers get! We run for 90 minutes, and divide that time by the number of performers who sign up to get our set times. There's a bell 30 seconds before the end of each set, and a gong at the end which performers CANNOT go past! Sign up is 7-7.30 - comedy, music, poetry, short stories, film scripts, magic acts - we've had all sorts over the years, so just rock on down! 

Dive into an evening of ocean-inspired poetry with SeaVoice Magazine and Typewronger Books! Join us on January 27th at 7pm for a captivating event celebrating the power, mystery, and beauty of the sea through spoken word and verse. This unique collaboration brings together voices that resonate with the ebb and flow of our  oceans—poets who explore themes of conservation, awe, and connection with the  marine world. Set in the cozy ambiance of Typewronger Books, we invite you to immerse  yourself in a night of poetic tides, thought-provoking conversations, and a shared love for the natural world. Let the sea of words carry you away.