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. Raw Reading is a new study group. Each month, we will read a short classic work of about […]
Mondays -14:00 - 15:30 Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd March (no sessions 30th March and 6th April) 13th, 20th 28th April, 4th and 11th May In this eight-week course, we’ll explore the contemporary poetry scene in the UK, Ireland and America. The diversity of voices at work today is exciting, at […]
In this eight-week course between March > May, we’ll explore the contemporary poetry scene in the UK, Ireland and America. The diversity of voices at work today is exciting, at times overwhelming. We’ll sample writing from the T S Eliot and Forward Prizes, scan the poetry magazines and podcasts and sharpen our reading and writing […]
Writing Relationships Sign up here for membership. Wednesday 11th March 19.30-20.30 Join 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 […]
You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… Exeter 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 […]
13th, 20th, 27th March (no sessions 3rd and 10th April ) 17th, 24th April 1st, 8th, 15th May Fridays 14.00-15.30 Entering writing competitions is great fun and brilliant for building up your writer’s CV if you get placed. Join this eight-week course where, at the end of it, you’ll have a 2000 word short story […]
Do you feel that you don't dance enough nowadays? When was the last time you danced? Really danced? Writers spend a lot of time sitting, and it's good to counteract that with movement. Sign up for some of the best disco classics and more fun than you can handle in one hour and fifteen minutes. […]
You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… Exeter 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 […]
Come and meet a warm, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our monthly RAW Writing Meetup in Exeter. We'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! This is a relaxed, welcoming space for writers, readers, […]
Compelling Characters Sign up here for membership. Sunday 29th March 19.00-20.30 Join 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, […]
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