Upcoming Events

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 are also welcome to simply come along and listen if you wish. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

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 awards. New plays developed or produced by Papatango have premiered worldwide and in the West End. Their book Being A…

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!

Once a month, we get together to write stories, plays and poems. Do you like drama and performing? Do you want to write a play, create a game or work on a comedy routine? Are you aged between 12 and 16? Then, join us. We are three young professional writers and performers and we meet once a month to run writing workshops. You can be a total beginner or William Shakespeare – all welcome here! The Writers’ Block is the…

The workshops are for young people who enjoy writing and want to improve their writing skills in a fun and relaxed environment. It is an opportunity for them to belong to a small community of young writers and to receive feedback on their writing. Each session is themed and we look at a variety of styles and genres of writing, so that there is something to appeal to all tastes. £30 per session or £100 for all four sessions.

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...