With the Queer Neurodivergent Writers' Network

Featuring LiLi K. Bright, The Mollusc Dimension and Seonaid Weightman Murray

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This workshop is a space for neurodivergent creatives who identify as LGBTQ+.

We will be joined by Lili K. Bright, The Mollusc Dimension and Seonaid Weightman Murray from the QND Writers’ Network, who will lead a series of short writing and sketching activities and share their creative practice.

This will be followed by a discussion around queerness, neurodivergence, and intersecting identities.

Access and event info

The workshop will have:

✔ BSL interpreting on request
✔ Captions
✔ Comfort breaks
✔ Easy Read info
✔ An info pack sent out before the workshop, so you know what to expect
✔ Recording and transcript shared with participants afterwards

You can tell us if you need BSL interpreting, or share any other access needs, when you book your spot.

A little bit more info...

• Everyone who identifies as neurodivergent (formally or self diagnosed) and LGBTQ+ is welcome
• The workshop will be on Zoom
• The main workshop will be around 1 hour 40 minutes, with a 10 minute break halfway through.
• There will then be an optional, informal social after the session for about 20 minutes, if you’d like to stay and meet other network members (with optional conversation prompts!)
• Come as you are - with camera on or off, for as long or short a time as you feel
• We encourage you to bring or do anything that will help you feel comfortable

If you have any questions, please get in touch at hello@mainspringarts.org.uk

About the facilitators

LiLi K. Bright (they/them) is a Black, queer, disabled, AuDHD tree nerd Londoner, who is passionate about working with folks who value compassion, collaboration, clarity and centring the margins.

As a facilitator, LiLi supports folks to connect and create with nature writing workshops. LiLi’s own creative practice includes poetry and textile art. They're currently writing about ancestors; migration across Freetown, London, Accra; and the painted lady butterfly.

You can find LiLi at CherryTreeWalk.com and occasionally on Instagram @cherrytree_walk.

The Mollusc Dimension (he/him) is a diasporic Chinese, trans, non binary multidisciplinary artist working in visual art, music and writing.

His colourful comic memoir The Weird & Wonderful Surviveries of Squid Horse was shortlisted by The Selfie Awards for non-fiction and explores mental health, grief and creativity. The book received a project grant from Arts Council England, who had previously supported his music project Asians Have Feelings Too.

TMD's art and writing have been published in various journals and zines. His comics can be found on his Instagram and Facebook @SquidHorseComics

Seonaid Weightman Murray (she/her) is a Glaswegian, autistic, queer creative based in Portugal. She works as a teacher, creative producer and writer, with a great love of oral storytelling and poetry.

She spends a lot of time thinking about, making and participating in neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ creative spaces, she likes seeing what emerges when we're given room to be.

About QND

The Queer Neurodivergent Writers' Network (QND) is for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent.

They welcome all neurodivergent queer writers - they don’t require any ‘proof’ and you can be new to writing or have an established creative writing practice. They meet twice a month online on Tuesdays and Sundays.

About Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network

Launched by Mainspring Arts in February 2026, Springboard Neurodivergent Arts Network is our new national network designed by and for neurodivergent creatives. The Springboard network aims to build a supportive, neurodivergent creative community and offer a programme of activity shaped and led by its members. Follow us to keep up to date with more events and opportunities.