What makes us shiver? What makes our skin crawl? What, more to the point, makes the reader shiver? It’s not just about ghosts, demonic possession, serial killers, pleasure-seeking immortals with pins stuck in their heads, weird little unblinking kids with posh accents, and unknowable amoral beings from the voids between the stars (though those things […]
Wednesday January 14th, 21st, 28th January and 4th February 19.00-20.30 This four-week course is for anyone interested in the craft of lyric writing. This fun, practical and creative course will provide opportunities for: · Writing original lyrics for songs, musicals and any situation that calls for a lyric · Learning what makes certain […]
Patterns and Motifs in Stories Sign up here for membership. Wednesday 14th January 19.30-20.30
A series of generative workshops that are geared towards writers looking either to start writing poetry or reinvigorate their practice. The sessions will include writing exercises, readings, and critique. Thursday 15th, 22nd, 29th Jan and 6th Feb 17:30 - 19:00.
Come and join us for an afternoon of poetry on the season of winter. From medieval lyrics to Shakespeare to contemporary writers, we'll bring some warmth into January with beautiful words. We'll go skating with Wordsworth, look at winter trees with Sylvia Plath and ponder with Wallace Stevens 'the nothing that is not there and […]
Writing from Life Sign up here for membership. Sunday 25th January 19.00-20.30
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 Cosy Club, 1 Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, EX1 1SG on Friday 30th January 2026 from 5-7pm. This is a relaxed, welcoming space for writers, readers, storytellers, and anyone interested in writing as a form […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this session, Carla will provide a range of fun and engaging prompts to spark your imagination and help you write freely... Just for the joy of it! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this workshop is a space to explore your creativity, share ideas, and connect with others. This FREE workshop is open […]
Our quarterly newsletter is an easy way to stay up-to-date with news and upcoming courses, classes, and events.