Myths and Legends
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | ZOOM
Myths and legends are the stories that every other story is made of. At the core of each of the great and enduring stories of the past is a vibrant, timeless and human story. They are our oldest stories, dealing with our deepest concerns. But how can we make use of these ancient stories in our own fiction?
This course will show students how the epic struggles of heroes like Odysseus, the complicated plights of monsters like Grendel, and the ingenious scheming of tricksters like Loki have an important place in, and can deepen and enrich, the stories we tell today. It will help us look past the didactic intent and the rigid-seeming and ‘foreign’ structures of the original tales, with a view to inspiring participants to create full-blooded, timeless modern fiction of their own.
This six-week course will be a mix of reading and writing, of in-class workshops and open discussions. We’ll look at the old stories themselves in their original form – from Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey to Ireland’s The Táin and The Mabinogion of Wales – and at modern fiction that echoes, reinterprets or subverts the old tales, including work by Steven Sherrill, Desmond Barry, Ali Smith, Niall Griffiths, and others. No previous expertise in mythology of any kind is necessary to get involved – the utility of mythic storytelling is itself universal, and all are welcome. But equally, any participants with a special interest or expertise are encouraged to introduce others to the myths of their own culture, or to those they simply hold dear.
Most importantly, we will tell stories of our own. To help us along the way, we’ll look at, for example, how the infamous creature described as ‘part man, part bull’ by the Roman poet Ovid, who killed and ate the young men and women of Crete, is treated in Steven Sherrill’s 2004 novel, The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break. In Sherril’s story, the minotaur (still alive and now known simply as ‘M’) is ‘working as a line chef at Grub’s Rib in North Carolina, keeping to himself, keeping his horns down, trying in vain to put his past behind him’. It’s a fascinating tale. But in your own story, you might reimagine the gorgons of ancient Greece as three sisters in working-class Liverpool, jealous of their celebrity sister Medusa, or recast the Morrígan – Irish goddess of war and fate – as a scammer making manipulative predictions on TikTok. Or anything else that strikes your fancy. Sometimes, it will be as subtle as finding a useful echo between some put-upon character in your story (a young man just out of jail working overtime at Burger King) and Atlas, the giant who held up the earth itself…
This course is suitable for writers of any experience level, from beginners to veterans. All that’s required is an interest in the stories that lie beneath, the stories that make our own stories possible.
By the end of this six-week course, you’ll have a better understanding of the old tales, and will have completed your own short story – your own muscular, vivid and compelling modern myth.
Trevor’s debut novel, Ghosts & Lightning, was published to international critical acclaim, and was selected as a Book of the Year in the Guardian and the Irish Times. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies, journals and magazines, including Silver Threads of Hope and the Dublin Review (‘Mad For the Rain’, which was also shortlisted for the William Trevor/Elizabeth Bowen International Short Story Prize). His story ‘Go Down Sunday’ was shortlisted for the Davy Byrnes Short Story Award.
He studied History and Classical Civilisations at Trinity College, Dublin, and English at the University of South Wales. He has led CW workshops and taught for Arvon, Faber Academy and the Irish Writers’ Centre, and was a Writer in Residence at the University of Manchester.

Wednesdays
17th, 24th September,
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd October
19.00-20.30
Zoom

Writing for Children aged 8-12 (Adult Course)
2025-09-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS, United Kingdom
The last decade has marked a new Renaissance in children’s fiction. In an era of unprecedented multi-media competition, learning how to write books that capture and keep a child’s attention is more important than ever. On this course, you will delve deep into the history of children’s fiction; learning how it has changed, and how writers have adapted to cater to new audiences. You will have the opportunity to learn how to create compelling characters, propulsive plots, dynamic dialogue, and wondrous worlds.
The books we read as children stay with us all our lives. Whether you grew up reading C.S. Lewis and Enid Blyton, or J.K. Rowling and Katherine Rundell, there is a radiant universe of innovative imagination to explore. To aid you in this journey, you will also have the opportunity to share your writing with a group of like-minded peers for constructive feedback.
Adam Shackleton is a writer with a keen interest in developing creative talent. He holds a BA Honours in English Literature and an MA with Distinction, both from the University of Exeter. Adam was awarded a Dean’s Commendation for the quality of his written work; earning a distinction in every module of his Masters course.
He read his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Cambridge, and went on to teach for a decade in the United Kingdom and internationally, specialising in reading and writing.
Adam has completed numerous creative writing courses with Curtis Brown and Raw Writing. He has also been published in his role as a commentator on politics and social affairs.
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.
Part-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments:
August 5th – £300
October 5th £300
December 5th £300
Please contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this.

Exeter Phoenix

SESSION DATES:
Thursdays 10.30-12.00

September: 18th, 25th
October: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
November: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
December: 4th, 11th, 18th
January: 16th, 23rd, 30th
February: 6th, 13th

Write Your Memoir – Beginners Course
2025-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS, United Kingdom
Memoir is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. We can all write about our lives.

Have 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?
Join 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!
Places are limited to eight so everyone (and their memoirs) are given a lot of attention.
The course outline and recommended reading will be sent once you’ve booked your place. If you’d like to have a chat first, don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or call me on 07474 116771.
Part-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments.
August 5th – £300
October 5th £300
December 5th £300
Please contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this.
SESSION DATES
Thursdays: 14.00-15.30
September: 18th, 25th
October: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
November: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
December: 4th, 11th, 18th
January: 15th, 22nd, 29th
February: 5th, 12th
Exeter Phoenix

Writing Sci-fi, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
With Nick Hunt, author of Red Smoking Mirror, Outlandish and Where the Wild Winds Are
This course is an introduction to writing imaginative and speculative fiction – from sci-fi and fantasy to alternate history. You will learn techniques for world-building and peopling different realities; imagining utopias, dystopias and possible futures; how to write strong characters and structure your storyline; and how to make the worlds you create vivid and alive.
Following in the footsteps of writers like Ursula K. Le Guin and Margaret Atwood, we will examine how speculative writing plays a deeply subversive role, destabilising ‘the way things are’ and allowing our imagination to break free of its bindings. Imagining different pasts, and futures, enables different presents.
The course will combine teaching and reading – with inspirations ranging from China Miéville, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Octavia E. Butler to Alan Garner and William Golding – with writing exercises, group discussions, feedback and structured writing time. By the end of the six weeks, you will have completed a solid beginning to a new story, or deepened and expanded a work already in progress. Whether you are a published author or a curious beginner, all you need is something to write on and your imagination.
Nick Hunt is the author of Red Smoking Mirror (Swift Press, 2021), an alternate history set in 16th-century Mexico, which was a finalist for the Edward Stanford Viking Award for Fiction with a Sense of Place. His non-fiction books include Outlandish, Where the Wild Winds Are and Walking the Woods and the Water.
He has taught writing courses at the Arvon Foundation, the University of Bristol, Schumacher College and other institutions. He also works as an editor and a writing mentor. In September 2025 he will start a two-year placement as a Royal Literary Fellow at the University of Bristol.
Thursdays
18th, 25th Sept,
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Oct
19.00-20.30
Zoom

Introduction to Screenwriting
2025-09-19 10:30 - 12:00 | ZOOM
Have you got an idea for a Film, TV drama or animation?
Have you ever wondered how TV dramas get made and what goes into distilling drama into compelling, revealing moments?
If you’re curious and would like to explore some of the key elements to writing drama for the screen, then sign up for this Introduction to Screenwriting course.
I’ll cover structure, character, dialogue and plot twists and get you started with fun and creative exercises.
We’ll look at the plethora of amazing TV that’s out there and dig into close readings of scripts to see how and why they’re working.
Stories are for everyone and never is that truer than in TV. If you have an interest in any of the above, I’d love to work with you and help develop your ideas!

Clare Sumi is a British Japanese scriptwriter for TV & Film. As a core writer for Hollyoaks for two years, she wrote multiple episodes. She was also a finalist in Film London’s Microwave with her film Glowed Up. It went on to be awarded two rounds of BFI Development Funding and is currently under option with Grama Films. Her work has also been featured on the stage as part of a series of shorts for Dim Sum Nights by New Earth Theatre. This won the Audience Choice award and toured nationally across the UK. She’s an alumnus of the Royal Court Studio Group & Unheard Voices Programme. Prior to this she worked for nearly a decade in Kids & Family Entertainment. As Lead Creative for KidZania London, she led the activity design and fitout of a three-quarter sized city for kids. She’s also been a creative consultant for Wonderbly. Clare studied English Literature & Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, and received a distinction in MA Text and Performance from Kings College and RADA

Fridays 10.30-12
19th, 26th September,
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Oct
Zoom

Advanced Write Your Novel Course
2025-09-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS, United Kingdom
This is an advanced course suitable for those who have taken the six-month novel course with Raw Writing or a comparable course.
Part-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments.
August 5th – £300
October 5th £300
December 5th £300
Please contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this.

Exeter Phoenix
SESSION DATES

FRIDAYS 14.00-15.30

September: 19th, 26th
October: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
November: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
December: 5th, 12th, 19th
January: 16th, 23rd, 30th
February: 6th, 13th

Writing Crime Fiction
2025-09-19 14:00 - 15:30 | ZOOM
With its criminals, cops, and everything in between, crime fiction is this country’s best-selling genre. But what makes it so popular? And why?
What sets it apart from any other genre? And more importantly, how can you write it?
This will be a course that covers character, dialogue, landscape and dramatic narrative. It will also involve group workshops with the writers presenting their works in progress for analysis and critique. It will also work as a writing support group, encouraging the writers to talk to each other and celebrate/commiserate on how their work is going. Celebrate, obviously.
I will be there to guide and structure the writers’ work, giving critiques and holding workshops, utilising writing tools and exercises to keep the work coming along and the writers unblocked. We will also look at editing and reediting to make sure the finished work is in the best possible form by the end of the course.
The end result should be at least a sizeable chunk of a novel, if not a completed one, ready to take further.

Martyn Waites was an actor before becoming a writer. He has been nominated for every major British crime fiction award and has written over twenty novels including the critically acclaimed Joe Donovan series, Born Under Punches which won the Grand Prix du Roman Etranger and The White Room which was a Guardian best book of the year. His next novel, The Other People, will be coming out in April, under the new name CB Everett.

FRIDAYS 14.00-15.30
September: 19th, 26th
October: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
November: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
December: 5th, 12th, 19th
January: 16th, 23rd, 30th
February: 6th, 13th

£900 or can pay in three instalments via Klarna at checkout

Raw Writing Party
2025-09-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Quayside Distillery, 60a Haven Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8DP
Join us to celebrate with Creative Games, Music, Mingling, and Optional Fancy Dress! Come and meet our host for the evening, the fabulous Nussaibah Younis, mingle with others who love reading and writing and take part in some creative games. It’s going to be a great evening and we’d love to see you there!

Raw Writing Meetup - Bristol
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Watershed, Watershed & Pervasive Media Studio, 1 Canons Road Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX, United Kingdom
RAW Writing Meetup
Come and meet a warm, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our RAW Writing Meetup at Watershed, Bristol!
This 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.
Venue: The Watershed, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Drop in anytime – stay for as long as you like. It’s very informal and open.
We’re thrilled to have Nick Hunt – travel writer, sci-fi author, and journalist – hosting this event. Nick is excited to welcome you and spark engaging conversations about all things writing-related.
This is for you if:

You’re a book lover curious about your own writing voice
You’ve thought about writing a book or short stories, but don’t know where to begin
You’re looking to reconnect with your creativity and find fresh inspiration
You want to meet like-minded writers, readers, and creatives in Bristol
You’re feeling creatively stuck and want to try something new

Everyone is welcome — whether you’re completely new to writing or have years of experience.
Questions?
Email: carla@rawwriting.co.uk
Call or text: 07474 116771
We can’t wait to meet you — bring your voice, your curiosity, and your love of writing 🙂

Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
2025-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | The Mermaid, 11b Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS, United Kingdom
Come and meet lots of people who love reading and writing at our September Meetup!
This month we will be meeting at The Mermaid, Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS – September 26, from 5-7pm.
Our guest speaker will be Jo Middleton, who will be giving us a sneak preview from her upcoming novel Not Another Bloody Christmas (to be released 23rd October 2025).
We aim to keep our Meetups friendly and informal, so come anytime you like and stay for as long as you like.
Great friendships are being formed and writing buddies found as a result of these brilliant meetings.
Everyone is welcome, but please note The Mermaid does have stairs into the bar area.
Please don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or message/call me on 07474 116771 if you have any questions beforehand.
Hope to see you there! 🙂
Carla

September Masterclass - Rashed Aqrabawi
2025-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Rashed Aqrabawi – Writing from Life.

Become 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!

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Silent Writing Club
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS, United Kingdom
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 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. There is room for twelve people. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You are welcome to buy a drink and write in the cafe bar if The Meeting Room is full!

Raw Writing Meetup - Taunton
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Hubbox, 27-28 North Street, Taunton, TA1 1LW, United Kingdom
RAW Writing Meetup
Come and meet a warm, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our monthly RAW Writing Meetup in Taunton.
This 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.
Venue: Hub Box, 27-28 North Street, Taunton TA1 1LW
Time: Thursday, October 2, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
This 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.
We’re thrilled to have Jo Middleton, author of Playgroups and Prosecco and Happy Bloody Christmas hosting this event. Jo will also be our guest speaker and she will be reading a sneak preview from Not Another Bloody Christmas, which will be out on 23rd October. Jo is excited to welcome you and spark engaging conversations about all things writing-related.
Everyone 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.
Questions?
Email: carla@rawwriting.co.uk
Call or text: 07474 116771
We can’t wait to meet you — bring your voice, your curiosity, and your love of writing 🙂

Autumn Poetry for All
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ by listening to some of the most sublime poems, from Shakespeare to modern times, read and introduced by Dr Malcolm Hebron. This is a chance to relax, reflect, and renew the spirit.
Everyone is welcome.
If you’d like to be emailed in advance with the poems that will be read during the afternoon, please let us know by emailing carla@rawwriting.co.uk If you’d prefer to collect the poems on arrival (paper copies) this can also be arranged.
Recommended ticket cost £10 or pay what you can afford.

Raw Writing Meetup - Falmouth
2025-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | The Moth and Moon, 31 Killigrew St, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3PW, United Kingdom
RAW Writing Meetup – Our regular Falmouth Gathering!
Come and meet a warm, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our RAW Writing Meetup in Falmouth!
This 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. This event is hosted by Ted Collins from Raw Writing. He is looking forward to seeing you there.
Venue: The Moth and Moon, 31 Killigrew St, Falmouth TR11 3PW
Friday, October 10, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Drop in anytime – stay for as long as you like. It’s very informal and open.
This is for you if:

You’re a book lover curious about your own writing voice
You’ve thought about writing a book or short stories, but don’t know where to begin
You’re looking to reconnect with your creativity and find fresh inspiration
You want to meet like-minded writers, readers, and creatives in Falmouth
You’re feeling creatively stuck and want to try something new

Everyone is welcome — whether you’re completely new to writing or have years of experience.
Questions?
Email: carla@rawwriting.co.uk
Call or text: 07474 116771
We can’t wait to meet you — bring your voice, your curiosity, and your love of writing.

Raw Writing Meetup - London
2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The Ruby Stella Hotel and Bar, Ruby Stella Hotel & Bar, 15 - 28 Eyre St Hill, London, EC1R 5EW, United Kingdom
Readers and Writers of London – You are invited to our monthly Raw Writing Meetup at The Ruby Stella Hotel and Bar, 15-28 Eyre Street Hill, London.
Monday, October 13, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Your host for the evening will be Chloë Fowler, author of the 2024 novel, King.
There will be plenty of time for you to get to know other writers, readers and creative people throughout the evening – it is an informal event, so please feel free to arrive and leave as you wish.
If you have any questions before the event, please don’t hesitate to contact our founder, Carla Jenkins, on carla@rawwriting.co.uk or you can send her a message, or even give her a call on 07474 116771.
We love meeting other writers, and the aim of our events is to develop and grow a supportive network of people who enjoy reading and writing.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Live Writing Club - October - Malcolm Hebron
2025-10-14 19:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Malcolm Hebron – Close Textual Analysis
Tuesday October 14th, 19.30-20.30

Dancing with Words
2025-10-25 10:30 - 15:30 | Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS, United Kingdom
It’s time to step away from your writing desk and dance!
Join us for a day of writing, dancing and exploring how movement can be a part of, and enhance, your creativity.
Throughout the day you’ll take part in a mixture of movement and writing exercises that will help you see how the joy, freedom, and vulnerability of dancing can be applied to writing. How do writing and movement intersect? What roles do they play in our lives? How can dance help us with our writing?
By the end of the day you will have:
• had an opportunity to explore your creativity in a way you may not have done so before
• experienced ways in which dance and movement might facilitate and enhance your writing practice
• explored a variety of generative writing techniques leaving you with a bank of new material that you can continue to develop
Writing can often be a solitary and cerebral exercise, let’s see what happens when we come together and dance with words.
Please come prepared to move. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your writers notebook/journal (or whatever your access needs require).
Saturday 25th October
10.30-15.30
Exeter Phoenix
Thymian Gadd is an interdisciplinary writer-artist from London. They are currently undertaking a masters in Creative and Life Writing at Goldsmiths University of London and working on their debut novel. Movement, dance and drawing are particularly important to their practice. They love facilitating workshops where participants are encouraged to consider themes of the body, memory, movement and dance.

October Masterclass - Lucy Rose
2025-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Lucy Rose – An anxious author’s guide to Writing Horror.

Become 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!

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Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
2025-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | The City Gate, 1 Iron Bridge, North St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3RB, United Kingdom
Come and meet lots of people who love reading and writing!
We’ll be meeting at The City Gate, 1 Iron Bridge, North St, Exeter EX4 3RB this time.
October 31, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
We aim to keep our Meetups friendly and informal, so come anytime you like and stay for as long as you like.
Great friendships are being formed and writing buddies found as a result of these brilliant meetings. Everyone is welcome.
Please don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or message/call me on 07474 116771 if you have any questions beforehand.
Hope to see you there! 🙂
Carla

Poetry: Reading It and Writing It!
2025-11-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS, United Kingdom
3 MONTH COURSE

November: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
December: 2nd, 9th

10.30-12
In this course, we will read poets of the twentieth century, including the modernist poet T.S. Eliot (The Waste Land , 1922) and move towards some important poets of the mid-century, the period of Ted Hughes, Philip Larkin, and Sylvia Plath.
MORE INFORMATION
Participants will be given the contents of each session in advance, so you will have time to prepare; and there will be suggestions for extension reading for those who wish to build on what we have read together. Texts of shorter poems will be provided but editions will also be recommended so you can bring your own copies if you wish. Longer poems will be set as homework to give us time to discuss them in class.
We are all aiming to be better readers and better writers. The aim of this course is to help with those goals!

Raw Writing Meetup - Taunton
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Hubbox, 27-28 North Street, Taunton, TA1 1LW, United Kingdom
RAW Writing Meetup
Come and meet a warm, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our monthly RAW Writing Meetup in Taunton.
This 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.
Venue: Hub Box, 27-28 North Street, Taunton TA1 1LW
Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
This 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.
We’re thrilled to have Jo Middleton, author of Playgroups and Prosecco and Happy Bloody Christmas hosting this event. Jo will also be our guest speaker and she will be reading a sneak preview from Not Another Bloody Christmas, which will be out on 23rd October. Jo is excited to welcome you and spark engaging conversations about all things writing-related.
Everyone 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.
Questions?
Email: carla@rawwriting.co.uk
Call or text: 07474 116771
We can’t wait to meet you — bring your voice, your curiosity, and your love of writing 🙂

Live Writing Club - November - Clare Sumi
2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Clare Sumi – Plot vs Character in Story Structure.

Is it really one, or both — and which drives which?

Become 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!
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Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
2025-11-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Puerto Lounge, Unit A, 38 Commercial Rd, Exeter Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AE, United Kingdom
Come and meet lots of people who love reading and writing!
We’ll be meeting at
Puerto Lounge – 38 Commercial Rd · Exeter
this time.
Nov 28, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
We aim to keep our Meetups friendly and informal, so come anytime you like and stay for as long as you like.
Great friendships are being formed and writing buddies found as a result of these brilliant meetings. Everyone is welcome.
Please don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or message/call me on 07474 116771 if you have any questions beforehand.
Hope to see you there! 🙂
Carla

November Masterclass - Martyn Waites
2025-11-30 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Martyn Waites – Crime Fiction.

Become 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!

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Live Writing Club - December - Jo Middleton
2025-12-09 19:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Join us for a light-hearted hour of laughter and creativity in this intro to comedy writing session. We’ll warm up with a few playful, imaginative exercises to get your funny bones firing, explore what makes great comic writing work and you’ll have time to share your own witty words with the group. Perfect for anyone who loves to make people laugh or just wants to have a fun, confidence-boosting hour of writing together.
Sign up here for membership.
Tuesday 9th December 19.30-20.30

December Masterclass - Isabelle Dupey
2025-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
This Masterclass with Isabelle Dupey will focus on research in historical fiction, which can seem overwhelming at first, but there will be guidance on how to determine what to look for and how to find it.
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Sunday 14th December 19.00-20.30
