If you love historical fiction, why not join the Bristol and South West branch of the Historical Novel Society? It is open to members and non-members of the HNS and there's no obligation to join the Society. There's no charge for meetings (although a small admin/venue hire charge might have to be made). Activities could include book group reads, talks from local writers and historians, visits to sites of literary/historical interest, writers' circle, writers' workshops etc. The HNS is a literary …

We are a creative writing group based in Chichester meeting once a month in an informal environment to share work, be inspired and discuss the trials, tribulations and ecstasies of the written word. You should join if you enjoy writing - short stories, poetry or novels - anything goes! Sharing writing's fun so whether your thing is crime, literary, romance, fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, memoir, whatever - the more the merrier and perhaps you'll be inspired to try some different themes or ge …

This group is for people who love to write, from short stories, poetry, to novels. This is a group for people who want to network and have a fun evening. Talk about their work and can share it with other members of the group, we will have writing sessions

Well not really a cafe, but definitely a place for like-minded writers to meet, coffee and cake included... I would like to arrange/offer a fortnightly Saturday morning writers workshop group to encourage, support and tackle those more difficult parts of writing - whether you are a first short-story newcomer or honing your novel for publication. The first part of the session would be an interactive workshop/tuition session covering such things as plot development, character assassination and wri …

Calling all you ladies in Richmond, Twickenham, Whitton and Hounslow. Anybody not included in this list is also very welcome! Are you writing secretly at home? Do you want to be published? Do you feel alone in your passion for literature, arts and creativity? Do you want to meet other women who share a similar passion for books and writing? Then let's meet and share our experiences. Let's help each other get published. With support and new friends we can motivate each other. Writers of all genre …

This is a group for writers. Writing can be a rather isolated experience, so I've set up this group to get people together to share tips and experiences. Representatives of new ways of writing and getting work out there (such as blogging and self-publishing) are welcome. Whether you are a novelist, journalist, non-fiction writer or blogger come along and meet up! Please note. The ethos of the group is collaborative. Please contribute fairly, rather than just trying to sell your own work. Members …

A big hello to scribblers of everything from poetry to potholing prose, letters to limericks, manuscripts to magazines, humour to haymaking, scripts to soliloquies, plays to pantomimes and more. Writers Inspirational is for passionate scribblers to get together once a month to help and inspire each other to greater scribbling pleasure and satisfaction. It doesn't matter where you are on the writing spectrum, you will be made very welcome on the first Monday of the month. As well as the regular m …

This group is created for newbies and renowned to be and more renowned writers who wish to join a group of people rather like minded and creative to put together idea and why not stories whether there are factual or fictional. There is no age limit nor creativity limit to join this group, any person from any gender and/or background are welcome. It's the place to be to liberate your freedom of expression. The groups does not accept any liability for any injuries which could result from cause and …

A gathering of creative types who want to rub shoulders/minds with fellow wordsmiths. Whether you're an aspiring writer or an established journalist, author or scriptwriter, this is the group for you. Come along and discuss whatever you're working on – even if it's just a short story you started in 1996. Elevate your mind and banish writer's block once and for all. It could be the rocket up your arse you need to finish that play/book/haiku/crossword/blockbuster movie... or just a really good eve …

A friendly group for people who are interested in meeting up to talk about books they've read, and anything related to writing and literature.

Normally meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at the Tame Otter pub in Hopwas at 7p m in the snug. Members discus a book distributed at the previous meeting before moving onto a more general discussion. Once a year members contribute their own writing on widely diverse topics.A few times a year the group arranges theatre visits to Lichfield. A small friendly group with members drawn from the surrounding area. The group name simply reflects where the group meets.

Ever wondered what the author was thinking when they wrote a novel? We have created a meet up just for those who want to meet the author and then read their book with the knowledge of the objective and goals. Welcome to The Tea Box’s new Noveltea Book Club – a unique new way of meeting to discuss some of your favourite books from our local community of Authors – with niche to best-selling books on the agenda over the term. The Author will Introduce you to there book and then two weeks later afte …