How can our writing communicate a sense of home and belonging or bring to life a place that readers have never seen? This short course will offer writers based in the Midlands the opportunity to craft their skills in evoking settings – whether imagined, remembered, or the everyday. The course draws on the radical example of the nineteenth-century writer, George ... Read More

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More

Join us in this inspiring adventure. What to expect: Enjoy a break in your busy week Expand your imagination connect with your feelings Talk to like-minded people Grow your creative writing toolbox Discover amazing authors and books Understand how a great text works from the inside Read your work and share it in our Facebook group

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Ormskirk Library every 3rd Thursday of the month Join members of the Ormskirk Writers' & Literary Society for a friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Refreshments are provided.

Thrillers and crime novels now outsell all other fiction, responsible for an astonishing 18.7 million book sales in the UK in 2017. They might be popular, but in a crowded marketplace, how do we ensure our thriller stands out from the crowd? Liam Brown, author of four internationally-published novels, shares his secrets for crafting an unforgettable – and unputdownable – ... Read More

A free writing workshop for anyone over 18 whether you’re a keen writer or haven’t picked up a pen since school.

How can our writing communicate a sense of home and belonging or bring to life a place that readers have never seen? This short course will offer writers based in the Midlands the opportunity to craft their skills in evoking settings – whether imagined, remembered, or the everyday. The course draws on the radical example of the nineteenth-century writer, George ... Read More

A practical, example-driven session focusing on the importance of capturing a reader’s attention from the first sentence led by the author Jarred McGinnis. When submitting your short story to a publication or your novel to an agent, you have the tiniest sliver of their attention to stand out amongst the thousands of other entries. We will look at examples to ... Read More

A friendly and supportive group run by Friends of Taunton Library. Booking essential. Every 4th Wednesday of the month.

Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You ... Read More

Join us in this inspiring adventure. What to expect: Enjoy a break in your busy week Expand your imagination connect with your feelings Talk to like-minded people Grow your creative writing toolbox Discover amazing authors and books Understand how a great text works from the inside Read your work and share it in our Facebook group

Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Thrillers and crime novels now outsell all other fiction, responsible for an astonishing 18.7 million book sales in the UK in 2017. They might be popular, but in a crowded marketplace, how do we ensure our thriller stands out from the crowd? Liam Brown, author of four internationally-published novels, shares his secrets for crafting an unforgettable – and unputdownable – ... Read More

HoneyLeaf creative writing workshops are full of short, inspiring writing exercises with plenty of encouragement. Whether you are new to writing, returning after a break, or a regular, these workshops will get your ideas and words flowing onto the page. We will write together and share what we have written (if you want to). They are for people who want ... Read More

It's time to stop faffing about and start writing. Writers' HQ's famous monthly, one-day, procrastination-busting writing retreats have come to Leeds and the next one is coming up soon. Spend the day with a bunch of writers, limitless caffeine and no internet. We’ll help you set your personal writing goal for the day and longer term. We’ll talk about your ... Read More

How can our writing communicate a sense of home and belonging or bring to life a place that readers have never seen? This short course will offer writers based in the Midlands the opportunity to craft their skills in evoking settings – whether imagined, remembered, or the everyday. The course draws on the radical example of the nineteenth-century writer, George ... Read More

Starting in May 2019, Castleton Mill’s resident novelist PJ (Philip) Whiteley will begin a monthly writing course. Bring pen and paper or a laptop and he will encourage you to invent a character, and a fictional world for him or her to inhabit, or give advice on a story you’ve already begun. Philip will give tips on story-telling and the ... Read More

Join us in this inspiring adventure. What to expect: Enjoy a break in your busy week Expand your imagination connect with your feelings Talk to like-minded people Grow your creative writing toolbox Discover amazing authors and books Understand how a great text works from the inside Read your work and share it in our Facebook group

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Thrillers and crime novels now outsell all other fiction, responsible for an astonishing 18.7 million book sales in the UK in 2017. They might be popular, but in a crowded marketplace, how do we ensure our thriller stands out from the crowd? Liam Brown, author of four internationally-published novels, shares his secrets for crafting an unforgettable – and unputdownable – ... Read More

Main event at HOURS Space, Bristol, promoting new writing through a Scratch as well as encouraging audience participation with open mic, half-time Scratch and a Q&A (1st Thursday of each month, 7:30pm, £5).  Although most participants are adults, ages 12+ are welcome.

HoneyLeaf creative writing workshops are full of short, inspiring writing exercises with plenty of encouragement. Whether you are new to writing, returning after a break, or a regular, these workshops will get your ideas and words flowing onto the page. We will write together and share what we have written (if you want to). They are for people who want ... Read More

This workshop is a chance for writers to bring a piece that they’ve been working on to share and to receive feedback. The piece you bring can be inspired by a workshop, or a piece you are writing independently. Numbers are strictly limited for this workshop, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Trowbridge Stanza is a friendly and inclusive poetry group run by writer and Poetry Society member Josephine Corcoran. We meet on the first Saturday of each month, 2-4pm, at Drawing Projects UK, Bridge House, Trowbridge. Poetry discussions, Workshopping, Guest Poets, Open-mic. £3 per person.

The Write Day writing Retreat is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. It runs every second Sunday of the month. Group of up to 10, with lunch included. Contact Kate for bookings - space limited. £16 - including all-day tea, coffee, cake and biscuits + soup at lunchtime.

TheWriteDay (TWD) is an intensive one-day retreat for procrastinating writers of all genres and abilities that has been running for over 7 years. We get together every month to write our socks off for one whole day. Our aim is not to get it right, just to get it written ~ and fix it later. We give each other encouragement ... Read More

Have you ever written a poem or story and then put it in a drawer? Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers' group at Oswaldtwistle Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and, above all, we encourage creativity. You ... Read More

Free Playwriting Workshop: Dialogue and Subtext Writing natural dialogue which grips an audience and builds tension through implication and subtext is at the heart of good playwriting. Join the multi-award-winning Papatango's Chris Foxon to explore dialogue and subtext. Papatango run free opportunities to launch new playwrights, who have gone on to win BAFTA, OffWestEnd, Royal National Theatre and Alfred Fagon ... Read More

Join us in this inspiring adventure. What to expect: Enjoy a break in your busy week Expand your imagination connect with your feelings Talk to like-minded people Grow your creative writing toolbox Discover amazing authors and books Understand how a great text works from the inside Read your work and share it in our Facebook group

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination...

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More

Join us in this inspiring adventure. What to expect: Enjoy a break in your busy week Expand your imagination connect with your feelings Talk to like-minded people Grow your creative writing toolbox Discover amazing authors and books Understand how a great text works from the inside Read your work and share it in our Facebook group

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Ormskirk Library every 3rd Thursday of the month Join members of the Ormskirk Writers' & Literary Society for a friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Refreshments are provided.

Perhaps you're a published novelist? Whether you are a complete beginner or an established writer, we invite you to join our writers group at Adlington Library. Writing projects are set at every meeting but these are not compulsory and above all, we encourage creativity. You are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish.

Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

The Write Day writing Retreat is for writers who are too busy to write on other days. It runs every second Sunday of the month. Group of up to 10, with lunch included. Contact Kate for bookings - space limited. £16 - including all-day tea, coffee, cake and biscuits + soup at lunchtime.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination...

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination...

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination...

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination...

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination...

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

This is a small and friendly group of writers who meet to try out ideas, learn new writing styles and share their work. From absolute beginners to published poets, all are welcome to join us. Just bring a pen and your imagination...

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Do you enjoy poetry? Reading or even writing your own? The group will dabble in both, putting pen to paper as well as appreciating the pros. This relaxing group will enjoy reading and discussing poetry from the greats, from the past to the present. Every third Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

Are you a budding script writer, fan of reading a new work or an actor looking to help bring new work to life? Then come along to our Script Writers meet in our lovely cafe. *Last Wednesday of the month in The Pounds Cafe Bar.

at Tarleton Library every Thursday from 10am. A friendly and informal group to support experienced and budding writers develop their writing skills. Places don't need to be booked - just drop in!

Come and hear some wonderful, prize-winning poets and if you would like to read one of your own poems in our Open Mic. 2019-20 programme: September 17th* - Alison Brackenbury October 15th* - Maura Dooley November 19th* - Sarah Dugdale December 17th* - Christmas Prize Readings and Quiz January 21st - 3 Members Reading February 18th* - Martin Hayes March ... Read More