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 […]
An after-hours reading experience in one of Exeter’s most beautiful libraries This Silent Book Club Special invites you to explore love, longing, heartbreak—and everything in between—through the quiet pleasure of reading together. Join us for an atmospheric, after-hours evening in the historic Devon and Exeter Institution, tucked away on Cathedral Close in Exeter. With its […]
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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 February 2026 from 5-7pm. This is a relaxed, welcoming space for writers, readers, storytellers, and anyone interested in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Comedy is often treated as a personality trait. You are either funny or you are not. On the page, though, comedy is a craft. It is timing, rhythm, point of view, surprise and what a sentence chooses to reveal or hide. In this course we will look at how writers use humour to tell sharp, […]
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