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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet a warm\, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our monthly RAW Writing Meetup in Exeter. \nWe’ll be meeting at Cosy Club\, 1 Southernhay Gardens\, Exeter\, EX1 1SG on Friday 30th January 2026 from 5-7pm. \nThis is a relaxed\, welcoming space for writers\, readers\, storytellers\, and anyone interested in writing as a form of exploration\, reflection\, and creative connection. Whether you’re working on a novel\, scribbling in a notebook\, or just curious about writing\, you’ll feel right at home. \nThis is a social event where you can meet other readers and writers and chat about what you like to write\, what you are writing or – let’s be honest – perhaps what you are not writing! There is no need to bring a notepad or laptop. If you’re looking for a structured writing session please have a look at the courses on our website. \nThis event will be hosted by Carla Jenkins\, founder of Raw Writing and author of the 2024 novel\, Fifty Minutes. \nEveryone is welcome — whether you’re completely new to writing or have years of experience. Drop in anytime – stay for as long as you like. It’s very informal and open. \nQuestions?\nEmail: carla@rawwriting.co.uk\nCall or text: 07474 116771\nVisit: www.rawwriting.co.uk \nWe can’t wait to meet you — bring your voice\, your curiosity\, and your love of writing 🙂
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-meetup-exeter-5/
LOCATION:Cosy Club\, 1 Southernhay Gardens\, Exeter\, EX1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260113T131624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T115956Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Exeter Phoenix) - Franz Kafka\, Metamorphosis
DESCRIPTION:Franz Kafka\, Metamorphosis. ‘After a night of troubling dreams\, Gregor Samsa awoke to find himself transformed into a giant beetle’. With one of the most famous first sentences in literature\, Kafka’s eerie masterpiece grabs you and doesn’t let go. But what is this story getting at? Is it an allegory\, a fable\, or simply a nightmare? Plenty to discuss here about stories and where they take us. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nExeter Phoenix   14.00 -16.00  £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-franz-kafka-metamorphosis/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260117T184808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T121655Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Zoom) - Franz Kafka\, Metamorphosis
DESCRIPTION:Franz Kafka\, Metamorphosis. ‘After a night of troubling dreams\, Gregor Samsa awoke to find himself transformed into a giant beetle’. With one of the most famous first sentences in literature\, Kafka’s eerie masterpiece grabs you and doesn’t let go. But what is this story getting at? Is it an allegory\, a fable\, or simply a nightmare? Plenty to discuss here about stories and where they take us. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nOnline via Zoom @ 19.00-21.00.  £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-online-via-zoom-franz-kafka-metamorphosis/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260205T135839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T135839Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… \nExeter Phoenix\, in collaboration with Carla Jenkins of Raw Writing\, is delighted to announce the return of ‘The Silent Writing Club\,’ a place where you can write in silence with others. Make time to work on your novel\, memoir\, short story\, play or poetry in this warm and supportive space. Afterwards\, there’s the opportunity to have a coffee or cold drink in our Café Bar and speak about your work in progress. \nNo need to book – just turn up!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-6/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Silent Writing Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260113T140933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T175331Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club Special - Valentine's
DESCRIPTION:An after-hours reading experience in one of Exeter’s most beautiful libraries \nThis Silent Book Club Special invites you to explore love\, longing\, heartbreak—and everything in between—through the quiet pleasure of reading together. \nJoin us for an atmospheric\, after-hours evening in the historic Devon and Exeter Institution\, tucked away on Cathedral Close in Exeter. With its Georgian character\, towering shelves and softly lit rooms\, it’s a space that feels naturally cosy and slightly magical—the sort of place where settling in with a book just feels right. \nMembership to the Devon and Exeter Institution is not required to attend this event. \nSilent Book Club Special – Valentine’s Edition \n\n6:00pm — Doors open\nArrive\, grab a snack and a (non-alcoholic) drink\, and find a spot in one of the beautiful reading rooms.\n6:30pm–7:30pm — Silent reading hour\nBring a book you love (or have been meaning to start) and enjoy an uninterrupted hour of quiet reading\, surrounded by fellow book lovers.\nAfter 7:30pm — Optional creative writing + free time\nTake part in an optional creative writing activity with Carla Jenkins (Raw Writing)\, inspired by the lost art of letter writing. Free-to-use typewriters and historic love letters from the University of Exeter’s archive will also be scattered throughout the library.\n\nFrom here\, the evening is yours: continue reading\, enjoy themed snacks and drinks\, explore the building\, or strike up conversations with other guests. The event ends at 9:00pm. \nWhat’s included \n\nThemed snacks and drinks\nCreative writing session\nAccess to the Devon and Exeter Institution after hours\nA small goody bag to take home\, including a Penguin book and special edition Silent Book Club pin\n\nBook here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/silent-book-club-special-valentines-tickets-1975324331249
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-book-club-special-valentines/
LOCATION:The Devon and Exeter Institution\, 7 Cathedral Close\, Exeter\, EX1 1EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20251230T105714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T225614Z
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SUMMARY:Live Writing Club - February - Andy Brown
DESCRIPTION:Writing about Love \nSign up here for membership. \nWednesday 11th February 19.30-20.30
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/live-writing-club-february-andy-brown/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Writing Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20251230T111519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T111519Z
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SUMMARY:February Masterclass - Trevor Byrne
DESCRIPTION:People in Places \nSign up here for membership. \nSunday 22nd February 19.00-20.30
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/february-masterclass-trevor-byrne/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260205T140001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T140001Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… \nExeter Phoenix\, in collaboration with Carla Jenkins of Raw Writing\, is delighted to announce the return of ‘The Silent Writing Club\,’ a place where you can write in silence with others. Make time to work on your novel\, memoir\, short story\, play or poetry in this warm and supportive space. Afterwards\, there’s the opportunity to have a coffee or cold drink in our Café Bar and speak about your work in progress. \nNo need to book – just turn up!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-7/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Silent Writing Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260105T114216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T114216Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet a warm\, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our monthly RAW Writing Meetup in Exeter. \nWe’ll be meeting at The City Gate\, 1 Iron Bridge\, North St\, Exeter EX4 3RB on Friday 27th February 2026 from 5-7pm. \nThis is a relaxed\, welcoming space for writers\, readers\, storytellers\, and anyone interested in writing as a form of exploration\, reflection\, and creative connection. Whether you’re working on a novel\, scribbling in a notebook\, or just curious about writing\, you’ll feel right at home. \nThis is a social event where you can meet other readers and writers and chat about what you like to write\, what you are writing or – let’s be honest – perhaps what you are notwriting! There is no need to bring a notepad or laptop – if you’re looking for a structured writing session please have a look at the courses on our website. \nThis event will be hosted by Carla Jenkins\, founder of Raw Writing and author of the 2024 novel\, Fifty Minutes. \nEveryone is welcome — whether you’re completely new to writing or have years of experience. Drop in anytime – stay for as long as you like. It’s very informal and open. \nQuestions?\nEmail: carla@rawwriting.co.uk\nCall or text: 07474 116771\nVisit: www.rawwriting.co.uk \nWe can’t wait to meet you — bring your voice\, your curiosity\, and your love of writing 🙂
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-meetup-exeter-6/
LOCATION:The City Gate\, 1 Iron Bridge\, North St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260113T132021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T224926Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Exeter Phoenix) - Joseph Conrad\, Heart of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Conrad\, Heart of Darkness. ‘The horror\, the horror…’ Conrad was one of the great novelists of the earlier twentieth century\, and this short masterpiece is an examination of colonialism told in his typical rich\, mesmerising style. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nExeter Phoenix   14.00 -16.00  £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-joseph-conrad-heart-of-darkness/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260117T190556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T121133Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Zoom) - Joseph Conrad\, Heart of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Conrad\, Heart of Darkness. ‘The horror\, the horror…’ Conrad was one of the great novelists of the earlier twentieth century\, and this short masterpiece is an examination of colonialism told in his typical rich\, mesmerising style. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nZoom  19.00-21.00  £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-zoom-joseph-conrad-heart-of-darkness/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20251230T110357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T094505Z
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SUMMARY:Live Writing Club - March - Claire Daverley
DESCRIPTION:Writing Relationships \nSign up here for membership. \nWednesday 11th March 19.30-20.30 \nJoin Claire Daverley\, the author of Talking at Night and People in Love\, for a workshop on WRITING RELATIONSHIPS. She’ll delve into the three main areas she thinks are vital when writing intimacy\, including Character\, Dialogue and the Rules for Romance. With two writing exercises incorporated into class\, it promises to be a revealing and constructive hour on how to create believable chemistry between people on the page. All writers welcome\, whether you’re already penning a love story\, thinking about one\, or don’t write romance but simply want a few tips on how to bring your characters to life.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/live-writing-club-march-claire-daverley/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Writing Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260205T140204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T140204Z
UID:4475-1773405000-1773408600@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… \nExeter Phoenix\, in collaboration with Carla Jenkins of Raw Writing\, is delighted to announce the return of ‘The Silent Writing Club\,’ a place where you can write in silence with others. Make time to work on your novel\, memoir\, short story\, play or poetry in this warm and supportive space. Afterwards\, there’s the opportunity to have a coffee or cold drink in our Café Bar and speak about your work in progress. \nNo need to book – just turn up!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-8/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Silent Writing Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260205T140304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T140304Z
UID:4476-1774614600-1774618200@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… \nExeter Phoenix\, in collaboration with Carla Jenkins of Raw Writing\, is delighted to announce the return of ‘The Silent Writing Club\,’ a place where you can write in silence with others. Make time to work on your novel\, memoir\, short story\, play or poetry in this warm and supportive space. Afterwards\, there’s the opportunity to have a coffee or cold drink in our Café Bar and speak about your work in progress. \nNo need to book – just turn up!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-9/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Silent Writing Club
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Silent-Writing-e1754490448569.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260105T114317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T114317Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet a warm\, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our monthly RAW Writing Meetup in Exeter. \nWe’ll be meeting at The City Gate\, 1 Iron Bridge\, North St\, Exeter EX4 3RB on Friday 27th March 2026 from 5-7pm. Find us in the Snug! \nThis is a relaxed\, welcoming space for writers\, readers\, storytellers\, and anyone interested in writing as a form of exploration\, reflection\, and creative connection. Whether you’re working on a novel\, scribbling in a notebook\, or just curious about writing\, you’ll feel right at home. \nThis is a social event where you can meet other readers and writers and chat about what you like to write\, what you are writing or – let’s be honest – perhaps what you are notwriting! There is no need to bring a notepad or laptop – if you’re looking for a structured writing session please have a look at the courses on our website. \nThis event will be hosted by Carla Jenkins\, founder of Raw Writing and author of the 2024 novel\, Fifty Minutes. \nEveryone is welcome — whether you’re completely new to writing or have years of experience. Drop in anytime – stay for as long as you like. It’s very informal and open. \nQuestions?\nEmail: carla@rawwriting.co.uk\nCall or text: 07474 116771\nVisit: www.rawwriting.co.uk \nWe can’t wait to meet you — bring your voice\, your curiosity\, and your love of writing 🙂
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-meetup-exeter-7/
LOCATION:The City Gate\, 1 Iron Bridge\, North St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260318T111909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T113653Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ah\, William Shakespeare\, the bard of Avon\, great Renaissance playwright\, read and revered across the world. But let’s admit he can be quite challenging\, too – all that sixteenth and seventeenth-century English\, all those kings and dukes and princes – not to mention witches\, ghosts and fairies. So what’s the best way to get into all that gorgeous poetry and strange stories\, flying past us on stage or screen? \nIntroduction to Shakespeare is a ninety-minute workshop course designed to help you approach Shakespeare with confidence. Maybe you’re planning on watching a streamed production\, maybe you’ve seen Hamnet and would like to know how much of that was real. Whatever your reason for joining\, there will be something for you. We’ll look at the great poet’s life and times\, explore how a Renaissance theatre worked (what’s all that about boys playing women?)\, how characters are created\, what kinds of things we should look out for in the different kinds of play – tragedies\, comedies and histories\, and how the plays have survived to our own time.  But above all we will look through bite-sized examples at the verse itself\, and bring it alive through speaking it\, feeling it\, living it. All participants will be invited to take part in reading and discussion. As we’ll see\, beneath the often elaboratelanguage there are often quite simple ideas going on. We’ll learn to X-ray in on those and hopefully you’ll leave convinced that\, yes\, Shakespeare really is that great\, and entertaining too! When you sign up\, you’ll receive a selection of extracts to read ahead\, and after the workshop\, you’ll be sent a copy of the points we covered and suggestions for further reading\, viewing and listening. No previous experience necessary\, costumes optional!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/shakespeare-workshop/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20251230T111940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T094420Z
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SUMMARY:March Masterclass - Fiona Williams
DESCRIPTION:Compelling Characters \nSign up here for membership. \nSunday 29th March 19.00-20.30 \nJoin Fiona Williams\, the author of The House of Broken Bricks\, for a workshop on WRITING 3-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS. She will invite you to connect with your characters at a greater depth and look at the ways in which they can be shaped into real\, relatable\, complex and multifaceted people. You will explore how to bring your characters’ personalities and emotional range to life on the page\, regardless of genre and writing style. All writers welcome.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/march-masterclass-fiona-williams/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260117T191024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T095203Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Exeter Phoenix) - Penelope Fitzgerald\, The Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Penelope Fitzgerald\, The Bookshop.  Florence Green decides to open a bookshop in a small town. What could be more charming? But not everyone wants a bookshop or approves of the books she wants to sell. A timeless gem describing what happens when someone shakes up a community set in its ways. A comic and moving novel which reaches deep into human behaviour with Fitzgerald’s brilliantly economic style. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nExeter Phoenix   14.00 -16.00  £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-exeter-phoenix-penelope-fitzgerald-the-bookshop/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260113T132327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T113850Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Zoom) - Penelope Fitzgerald\, The Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Penelope Fitzgerald\, The Bookshop.   \nFlorence Green decides to open a bookshop in a small town. What could be more charming? But not everyone wants a bookshop or approves of the books she wants to sell. A timeless gem describing what happens when someone shakes up a community set in its ways. A comic and moving novel which reaches deep into human behaviour with Fitzgerald’s brilliantly economic style. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nZoom  19.00-21.00  £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-penelope-fitzgerald-the-bookshop/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260308T142519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T150931Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Poetry for All
DESCRIPTION:‘Nothing is so beautiful as spring’\, said Gerard Manley Hopkins. And who could disagree? Come and join us for a celebration of spring in the words of Hopkins and his fellow poets\, from medieval times to today. There will be daffodils\, trees coming into leaf\, April’s sweet showers\, melting snow\, lambs\, at least one serpent\, and reflections on the meaning of Easter\, too. We look forward to your company for this latest reading of seasonal poems by Malcolm Hebron\, a spring clean for the mind! \nPay what you can afford\n£6/£8/£10
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/spring-poetry-for-all/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260113T132840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T122633Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Exeter Phoenix) - Bohumil Hrabal\, Closely Watched Trains
DESCRIPTION:Bohumil Hrabal\, Closely Watched Trains. \nMiloš Hama is a young railroad apprentice in wartime Czechoslovakia. But he has other things on his mind besides the war – losing his virginity\, gossip at the railway station…  A touching and humorous portrait of a sympathetic character by a Czech master. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nExeter Phoenix  – 14.00 -16.00  @ £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-bohumil-hrabal-closely-watched-trains/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260117T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T113925Z
UID:4324-1778094000-1778101200@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Zoom) - Bohumil Hrabal\, Closely Watched Trains
DESCRIPTION:Bohumil Hrabal\, Closely Watched Trains. \nMiloš Hama is a young railroad apprentice in wartime Czechoslovakia. But he has other things on his mind besides the war – losing his virginity\, gossip at the railway station…  A touching and humorous portrait of a sympathetic character by a Czech master. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nZoom  19.00-21.00  @ £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-zoom-bohumil-hrabal-closely-watched-trains/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260113T133229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T123131Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Exeter Phoenix) - Claire Keegan\, Small Things Like These
DESCRIPTION:Claire Keegan\, Small Things Like These.  \nKeegan’s novella about the infamous Magdalen laundries and the capacity of an ordinary person for heroism is becoming a Christmas classic alongside Dickens. In a short space\, we are taken to a vividly memorable world where we witness the heights and depths of human nature. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nExeter Phoenix  – 14.00 -16.00 @ £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-claire-keegan-small-things-like-these/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002013
CREATED:20260117T192348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T113956Z
UID:4329-1780513200-1780520400@www.rawwriting.co.uk
SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Zoom) - Claire Keegan\, Small Things Like These
DESCRIPTION:Claire Keegan\, Small Things Like These.  \nKeegan’s novella about the infamous Magdalen laundries and the capacity of an ordinary person for heroism is becoming a Christmas classic alongside Dickens. In a short space\, we are taken to a vividly memorable world where we witness the heights and depths of human nature. \nRaw Reading is a new study group. Each month\, we will read a short classic work of about 100 pages. You’ll be given suggestions for what to look out for\, and questions to prompt your own responses in good time for the monthly meetings. These will be seminars in which we share our thoughts and consider key aspects of literature: themes\, style\, narrative techniques\, interpretation and more. There will be suggestions on further reading to follow up on the set texts. \nThrough the course\, you will exercise your powers of close reading and meet some seriously brilliant writing from different times and cultures. The classics are for everyone. Join us to take your enjoyment of literature to new levels! \nZoom – 19.00-21.00 @ £50
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-reading-club-zoom-claire-keegan-small-things-like-these/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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