About
What to expect
Thomas Heerma van Voss and Maartje Wortel discuss Tetris, the novella they wrote together.
- Tetris follows two neighbours
- Everyday love story
- Writing a book together
- Merging two writers' voices
- Friendship began at De Balie
Questions
When does Plein Publiek: Thomas Heerma van Voss & Maartje Wortel start and end?
Plein Publiek: Thomas Heerma van Voss & Maartje Wortel runs Friday, 20 November 2026, 17:30.
Where is Plein Publiek: Thomas Heerma van Voss & Maartje Wortel?
Plein Publiek: Thomas Heerma van Voss & Maartje Wortel takes place at De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, Amsterdam.
What is the talk about?
The authors discuss Tetris, the novella they wrote together.
Tetris describes the everyday love story of two neighbours.
They talk about why it is interesting to write about this and why love sometimes fails for unexplained reasons.
They also discuss the challenges of writing a book together and how to merge two writers' voices into one.
The authors call it 'a beautiful love story without secrets or big reveals'.
How do I book?
Book through the De Balie page: debalie.nl
What is Plein Publiek?
Plein Publiek is a series of in-depth interviews with leading makers, selected by De Balie's programmers.
Expect intimate conversations with exceptional voices that make you think.
Start your weekend with a drink, a good conversation and new insights in the Pleinzaal at the Leidseplein.
Amsterdam
Getting there
De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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