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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Novel (Saturdays)
DESCRIPTION:Exeter Phoenix   £285 (Payable in three instalments of £95. Please email carla@rawwriting.co.uk to arrange.) \nSaturdays 10.30-12.00 \nSaturday 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd May & 6th\, 13th\, 20th 27th June  \nDo you dream of writing a novel? Do you have some great ideas\, but are not sure where to start? Join me on an inspirational eight-week course where we will look at character\, plot\, setting and dialogue. This course provides a solid foundation that will help you start writing your novel and gain confidence in finding your voice. \nCourse tutor: Adam Shackleton is a writer with a keen interest in developing creative talent. He holds a Master’s in Education\, and read his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Cambridge. He then taught for a decade in the United Kingdom and internationally\, specialising in reading and writing. Adam is currently working on a commission for a charity to write a middle-grade novel and a picture book for younger readers. He looks forward to publishing both in 2026 to coincide with the charity’s anniversary celebrations.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-the-novel/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Eight Week Course
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SUMMARY:Write for Life
DESCRIPTION:Exeter Phoenix   £285  (Payable in three instalments of £95. Please email carla@rawwriting.co.uk to arrange.) \nSaturdays 14.00-15.30 \nSaturday 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd May & 6th\, 13th\, 20th 27th June \nLet’s celebrate the power of words and have fun being creative\, because when we invest in our creativity\, it positively impacts every area of our lives. This course has been designed for complete beginners and for those with some experience. Come and have fun playing with words. Let’s take the pressure off and just write for pleasure! Each week\, there’ll be a range of stimulating prompts and optional writing activities for you to complete in between sessions. \nCourse tutor: Carla’s debut novel\, Fifty Minutes\, was published by Hachette in May 2024\, and her second novel\, Touched\,  is due for publication in April 2027. In 2019\, Carla did a Master’s in Creative Writing at Exeter University and loved it. She missed it so much when it was over that she decided to set up Raw Writing\, to recreate all those wonderful aspects of the MA and give to others what was one of the best experiences she’d ever had. Raw Writing enables people to learn about writing\, improve their writing\, and be part of a writing community.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/write-for-life/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Eight Week Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T203000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Novel (Tuesdays)
DESCRIPTION:Exeter Phoenix   £285 (Payable in three instalments of £95. Please email carla@rawwriting.co.uk to arrange.) \nTuesdays 19.00-20.30 \nTuesdays 5th\, 12th\, 19th May & 2nd\, 9th\, 16th 23rd\, 30th June \nDo you dream of writing a novel? Do you have some great ideas\, but are not sure where to start? Join me on an inspirational eight-week course where we will look at character\, plot\, setting and dialogue. This course provides a solid foundation that will help you start writing your novel and gain confidence in finding your voice. \nCourse tutor: Adam Shackleton is a writer with a keen interest in developing creative talent. He holds a Master’s in Education\, and read his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Cambridge. He then taught for a decade in the United Kingdom and internationally\, specialising in reading and writing. Adam is currently working on a commission for a charity to write a middle-grade novel and a picture book for younger readers. He looks forward to publishing both in 2026 to coincide with the charity’s anniversary celebrations.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-the-novel-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Eight Week Course
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Memoir (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Online Zoom £285 (Payable in three instalments of £95. Please email carla@rawwriting.co.uk to arrange.) \nTuesdays\, 19.00-20.30 \nTuesdays 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 23rd May & 2nd\, 9th\, 18th 23rd\, 30th June \nThinking about writing your memoir but unsure where to begin? Join me for an eight-week course designed to give you a strong foundation and the confidence to find your voice and get it on the page. Whether you’re full of memories or starting with a blank notebook\, you’ll be guided step-by-step to shape your experiences into honest\, raw writing. \nCourse tutor: Carla’s debut novel\, Fifty Minutes\, was published by Hachette in May 2024\, and her second novel\, Touched\,  is due for publication in April 2027. In 2019\, Carla did a Master’s in Creative Writing at Exeter University and loved it. She missed it so much when it was over that she decided to set up Raw Writing\, to recreate all those wonderful aspects of the MA and give to others what was one of the best experiences she’d ever had. Raw Writing enables people to learn about writing\, improve their writing\, and be part of a writing community.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-memoir-online/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Eight Week Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Writers Workshop (8-week Wednesday course)\, with Adam Shackleton
DESCRIPTION:Exeter Library \n£285 (Payable in three instalments of £95. Please email carla@rawwriting.co.uk to arrange.) \n10.30-12 or 14:00-15:30 \nMay 6th\, 13th\, 20th\nJune 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\nJuly 1st \n  \nAre you looking for feedback on your writing?\nAre you keen to become a more analytical reader?\nAre you eager to spend time discussing your work with others; developing your writer’s toolkit alongside a group of like-minded peers?\nIf so\, the Raw Writing Writers Workshop might be right for you! Now in its fifth iteration\, the Writers Workshop has successfully helped many aspiring writers develop their writing skills in order to analyse their own work with a critical eye.\nOver this eight-week course\, you will have the opportunity to present your work for feedback\, while also analysing the writing of your peers. Cultivating the ability to read closely the work of others and give thoughtful\, considered feedback is an essential skill for any aspiring writer. On the Writers Workshop\, we will help you hone this skill; bringing the strengths you take from reading the work of others to your own projects.\nAs part of the Writers Workshop\, you will have the opportunity to share up to 2\,500 words from your current writing project twice with the group.\nEach time you submit\, you will have 45 minutes dedicated to discussing the fundamental aspects of your submission:\n•⁠ ⁠Plot\,\n•⁠ ⁠characterisation\,\n•⁠ ⁠voice\,\n•⁠ ⁠dialogue\,\n•⁠ ⁠description\,\n•⁠ ⁠and point-of-view.\nIt is frustratingly easy to allow life’s myriad wants and needs to interfere with our writing ambitions. By joining this course\, we hope you will be able to gift yourself the permission to write and to read. At Raw Writing\, you will be joining a team of dynamic creatives; each eager to share their story with a group of like-minded individuals.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writers-workshop-8-week-wednesday-course-with-adam-shackleton/
LOCATION:Exeter Library\, Library\, Castle St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Eight Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Exeter Phoenix   £285 (Payable in three instalments of £95. Please email carla@rawwriting.co.uk to arrange.) \nWednesday 6th\, 13th\, 20th May    3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th June\,  1st July \nIntroduction to Shakespeare has one simple aim: to help you experience Shakespeare with confidence\, understanding and above all enjoyment. Our most famous writer is available in so many forms – on stage or screen\, the radio or the page – but where to start? We will discover Shakespeare through performance\, by diving into scenes and speeches (and poems) and reading them aloud. We’ll look at technical terms – soliloquy\, tragedy\, blank verse\, sonnet – but we’ll also ask bigger questions: how is this relevant today? How can Shakespeare help me with my life? Ideal for beginners\, and \nfor those who have some experience but would like to refresh and extend their knowledge of the bard of Avon! \nCourse tutor: Malcolm Hebron studied English at Oxford University\, where he took a doctorate in medieval studies. For thirty years he taught English literature at Winchester College\, which involved teaching Shakespeare every year up to A Level. His publications include Key Concepts in Renaissance Literature\, which covers the history and world of Shakespeare’s time.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-shakespeare/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Eight Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T133000
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SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION: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. No need to book – just turn up.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-12/
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T160000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T164034
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T133000
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SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION: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. No need to book – just turn up.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T203000
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SUMMARY:Live Writing Club - May - Amman Brar
DESCRIPTION:Structure in Storytelling \nSign up here for membership. \nWednesday 13th May 19.30-20.30 \nJoin Amman Brar\, author of the upcoming novel Mr Sidhu’s Post Office and winner of the BBC Writersroom 10 Award for his play Punjabi Boy\, for an online Live Writing event all about ‘Structure’.  Amman will take you through the key elements of structuring your story for maximum impact and reader satisfaction.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/live-writing-club-may-amman-brar/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Writing Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T164034
CREATED:20260423T141217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T141217Z
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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. \nhttps://www.meetup.com/exeter-writing-meetup-group/events/313946480/?eventOrigin=group_events_list \nWe’ll be meeting at The City Gate\, 1 Iron Bridge\, North St\, Exeter EX4 3RB on Friday 29th May 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 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 and Touched (to be released 2027). \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-9/
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:20260531T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T164034
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SUMMARY:May Masterclass - Carla Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:Carla Jenkins – Masterclass on Memoir \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Raw Writing founder and author of Fifty Minutes for a masterclass on Memoir. Carla will share all the reasons she’s passionate about Memoir and show you how to take control of the narrative. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member of Raw Writing and keep your writing at the forefront of your mind! For just £10 a month\, you get to attend two live Zoom sessions where you can learn from published writers and take part in writing activities. You can also enter the monthly writing competition\, where the winner receives a one-to-one mentoring session with a published writer. Sign up here! \n\nMembership
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/may-masterclass-carla-jenkins/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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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:20260507T164034
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T164034
CREATED:20260423T151531Z
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SUMMARY:Live Writing Club - June - Trevor Byrne
DESCRIPTION:Voice \nSign up here for membership. \nWednesday 10th June 19.30-20.30 \n‘Byrne’s voice crackles with energy and humour\,’ declared the Irish Independent when Trevor’s debut novel\, Ghosts and Lightning was published to critical acclaim. In this session\, Trevor will share some of his favourite writers’ voices\, explore the markers of voice\, and guide you on building confidence in yours.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/live-writing-club-june-trevor-byrne/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Writing Club
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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 26th June 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 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 and Touched (to be released 2027). \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-10/
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:20260628T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T203000
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SUMMARY:June Masterclass - Lucy Rose
DESCRIPTION:Lucy Rose – Masterclass on Passion and Persistence \n\n\n\n\nWe’re delighted to have Lucy Rose\, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lamb\, back with us again. Lucy will be running an uplifting masterclass on how to stay passionate about and persistent with your writing. She’ll be exploring the origins of storytelling\, the reasons we write\, and exploring practical tips for staying motivated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member of Raw Writing and keep your writing at the forefront of your mind! For just £10 a month\, you get to attend two live Zoom sessions where you can learn from published writers and take part in writing activities. You can also enter the monthly writing competition\, where the winner receives a one-to-one mentoring session with a published writer. Sign up here! \n\nMembership
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/june-masterclass-lucy-rose/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T153000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel like brushing up your knowledge of the bard of Avon? Then come and join us. This six-month course is designed to help you experience Shakespeare with confidence\, understanding and above all enjoyment. Each week\, we will read key speeches and scenes from a play\, after which you can enjoy the whole work. Recommendations will be given for online performances and further reading. Classes will be interactive\, with an emphasis on reading aloud\, discussion and study of the language. We’ll discuss the plays in the context of Shakespeare’s life and time. And we’ll also think about their relevance to our own lives and the world today. As well as a selection of the plays\, we will also look at the poetry\, in particular the sonnets. By the end of the course\, you will have a good knowledge of about half of Shakespeare’s complete works\, drawn from comedies\, tragedies\, histories and verse. And you’ll have the confidence to explore the other half\, too! \nIf you’d like to have a chat first\, don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or call me on 07474 116771. \nSession Dates \n14:00 – 15:30 \nMondays \nSept 14\, 21\, 28\nOct 5\, 12\, 19\nNov 9\, 16\,23\,30\nDec 7\, 14\nJan 11\,18\,25\nFeb 1\, 8\, 15 \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments. \nAugust 5th – £320\nOctober 5th £320\nDecember 5th £320\nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-shakespeare-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Poetry
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to build your knowledge and enjoyment of English poetry\, and encourage you to find your own poetic voice. We will study a range of poems\, from medieval times to the present\, and learn about the different forms of verse: sonnet\, sestina\, villanelle\, blank verse\, rhyming couplets\, and more! Classes are discussion-based\, as we share our responses to poems and consider different ways of reading\, to appreciate a writer’s meaning and technique. By the end of the course\, you should be able to pick up any anthology of English verse with confidence and read it with pleasure! There will be opportunities to write your own poems in response to what we read\, and share them with the group.\nThis course will use The Making of a Poem: A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms as a course book\, with some supplementary material. \nSESSION TIMES \nTUESDAYS – 10.30-12 \nSept 15\, 22\, 29\nOct 6\, 13\, 20\nNov 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\nDec 1\, 8\nJan 12\, 19\,26\nFeb 2\, 9\, 16
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-poetry-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T190000
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SUMMARY:Start Writing Your Novel
DESCRIPTION:This six-month course has been designed to increase your writing confidence\, help you find your voice\, and start writing your novel. You’ll find the beating heart of your story and begin working on your first draft. Through close reading analysis and writing exercises\, you’ll learn all about plot\, structure\, setting\, character and voice. There will be opportunities to share your work in progress and receive constructive feedback in a supportive and creative space. We limit the class size to eight people so that everyone gets a good amount of attention. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments. \nWed 05 Aug – £320 \nMon 05 Oct – £320 \nSat 05 Dec – £320 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this \nSESSION DATES: \n5.30pm – 7pm \nSep dates: Tue 15\, Tue 22 & Tue 29\nOct dates: Tue 06\, Tue 13 & Tue 20\nNov dates: Tue 03\, Tue 10\, Tue 17 & Tue 24\nDec dates: Tue 01 & Tue 08\nJan dates: Tue 12\, Tue 19 & Tue 26\nFeb dates: Tue 02\, Tue 09 & Tue 16
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/start-writing-your-novel/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T153000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Memoir Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is for those who have completed a six-month Raw Writing memoir course previously\, or a comparable course. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments. \nWed 05 Aug – £320 \nMon 05 Oct – £320 \nSat 05 Dec – £320 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \nSession Dates \nThursdays 14:00-15:30 \nSep dates: Thu 17 & Thu 24\nOct dates: Thu 01\, Thu 08\, Thu 15 & Thu 22\nNov dates: Thu 05\, Thu 12\, Thu 19 & Thu 26\nDec dates: Thu 03 & Thu 10\nJan dates: Thu 07\, Thu 14\, Thu 21 & Thu 28\nFeb dates: Thu 04 & Thu 11
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/advanced-memoir-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T120000
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SUMMARY:Write Your Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Memoir is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. We can all write about our lives. \nHave you been thinking about writing your memoir for some time? Have you made a start but are now struggling to make progress? Would you like to receive warm support\, guidance and inspiration so that you can make headway with your memoir? \nJoin me on this six-month course where you’ll learn all the key components of memoir writing. Through the study of published memoirs and writing exercises\, you’ll learn how to develop your ideas and improve and experiment with your writing style. You’ll find the right structure for your memoir and there will be no holding you back! \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments. \nWed 05 Aug – £320 \nMon 05 Oct – £320 \nSat 05 Dec – £320 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \n  \nSession Dates \n10.30am – 12pm \nSep dates: Fri 18 & Fri 25\nOct dates: Fri 02\, Fri 09\, Fri 16 & Fri 23\nNov dates: Fri 06\, Fri 13\, Fri 20 & Fri 27\nDec dates: Fri 04 & Fri 11\nJan dates: Fri 08\, Fri 15\, Fri 22 & Fri 29\nFeb dates: Fri 05 & Fri 12
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/write-your-memoir/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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