Penarth typist writing improvised stories opens new stall

Adam Holton of Penarth usually spends the year travelling around the UK improvising stories on a typewriter for people.  

Throughout the summer, you may have seen him in Cardiff city centre writing improvised stories. 

The local author has previously published a book titled Witness with a narrator venturing into a city in search of a stranger to talk with.

However, he has now set up a ‘Story Cabin’ in Cardiff Market at stall 30 where people can come visit.  

At the market, people can ask for an original story inspired by three random words and a character name that you give him. 

The story is typed ‘while you wait’ and roughly takes five minutes which he says is ‘perfect as gifts for children, adults, friends, family, or yourself.  

The cost of a story is ‘Pay What You Feel’ and as a guide, people tend to pay £5 and £15, but less or more is accepted. 

The Story Cabin opening hours are Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 11am until 5pm.

He invites anyone with questions to stop by the market for a chat or to get in contact with him via his website. 

If you love the concept, he is also offering from November onwards a ‘Typewriter for Hire’ service. 

There is also an opportunity for those who fancy themselves an author or those who want to try it. 

Two typewriters will be available in the stall from 4pm until 5pm for people to type their own messages, poems, or stories.  

The typewriters can be hired in situ for a maximum of ten minutes at a cost of £1 for two minutes (including paper, ink, and envelope). 

If you have work in the day, you will not have to miss out as he will be at the Cardiff After Dark Event on November 15, 2024.  

This event, which will take place from 5pm until 9pm at Cardiff Central Market, is part of the City of Arcades series of upcoming events. 

For one night only, Cardiff Central Market will be open until 9pm and Cardiff shops, bars, and restaurants will run exclusive events and discounts.