The Brussels Writers' Workshop was honoured to have Mimi Kunz present her last book of poetry and illustrations, Mother Tongue. Mimi combines elegant, fluid, black sumi-e style brushstrokes with poems, Mimi reminds us of all the little fleeting eternities between a motehr and her newborn and urges us to enjoy each special moment. It is a book for all who wish to slow down and immerse themselves in someone else’s joy.

2025 promises to be year rich in self-exploration for our authors. These are the books that have caught the eye of our authors. Which of these we will have read by next year remains to be seen, but if one thing is certain, it’s that books, like the passing of time, will continue to shape our stories and inspire us both within and beyond their pages.

The Brussels Writers Workshop (BWW) recently hosted Sharon Galant, director of Zeitgeist Agency, for an insightful and motivating session on navigating the publishing world. Writers were treated to Sharon’s practical advice, deep industry knowledge, and her clear passion for helping authors find their voice and audience.

The Brussels Writers' Workshop (BWW) was delighted to welcome poet Paul Stephenson for an engaging presentation of his latest poetry collection, Hard Drive. Paul’s deeply moving exploration of grief, memory, and love offered a powerful reflection on the human experience. His work sparked thoughtful discussion and insight among attendees, making the session both poignant and deeply thought-provoking.

Reading is to a writer what oxygen is to the brain, what food is to the body. One cannot – and should not – come without the other. They are as complementary as teaching is to learning or … cooking is to tasting.

For Stephen King, "if you don't have time to read, you don't have the time to write.

As we head off for the summer, which books will accompany our writers to their exciting destinations, or take them on a journey without leaving home?

The Brussels Writers Workshop (BWW) recently welcomed its first guest author, David Beaver, professor of linguistics and philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Professor Beaver captivated the audience with his thought-provoking book, "The Politics of Language," which offers a revolutionary perspective on how we communicate.

From classics to the latest award winners, our authors tell us which books made the biggest impact on them in 2023.