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SUMMARY:December Masterclass - Isabelle Dupey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSign up here for membership. \nSunday 14th December    19.00-20.30
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/december-masterclass-isabelle-dupey/
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CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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SUMMARY:Live Writing Club - December - Jo Middleton
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSign up here for membership. \nTuesday 9th December   19.30-20.30
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/live-writing-club-december-jo-middleton/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Writing Club
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SUMMARY:November Masterclass - Martyn Waites
DESCRIPTION:Martyn Waites – Crime Fiction.\n\n\n\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/november-masterclass-martyn-waites/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet lots of people who love reading and writing! \nWe’ll be meeting at \nPuerto Lounge – 38 Commercial Rd · Exeter \nthis time. \nNov 28\, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM \nWe aim to keep our Meetups friendly and informal\, so come anytime you like and stay for as long as you like. \nGreat friendships are being formed and writing buddies found as a result of these brilliant meetings. Everyone is welcome. \nPlease don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or message/call me on 07474 116771 if you have any questions beforehand. \nHope to see you there! 🙂 \nCarla
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-meetup-exeter-4/
LOCATION:Puerto Lounge\, Unit A\, 38 Commercial Rd\, Exeter Quay\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX2 4AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… \nExeter 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. \nNo 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!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-5/
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:20251111T193000
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SUMMARY:Live Writing Club - November - Clare Sumi
DESCRIPTION:Clare Sumi – Plot vs Character in Story Structure.\n\n\n\n\nIs it really one\, or both — and which drives which? \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! \nMembership
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/live-writing-club-november-clare-sumi/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Writing Club
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SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… \nExeter 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. \nNo 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!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-4/
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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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Taunton
DESCRIPTION:RAW Writing Meetup \nCome and meet a warm\, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our monthly RAW Writing Meetup in Taunton. \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. \nVenue: Hub Box\, 27-28 North Street\, Taunton TA1 1LW \nTime: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM \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. \nWe’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. \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 \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-taunton-2/
LOCATION:Hubbox\, 27-28 North Street\, Taunton\, TA1 1LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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SUMMARY:Poetry: Reading It and Writing It!
DESCRIPTION:3 MONTH COURSE \n\nNovember: 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th\nDecember: 2nd\, 9th\n\n10.30-12 \n 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. \nMORE INFORMATION \nParticipants 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. \nWe are all aiming to be better readers and better writers. The aim of this course is to help with those goals!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/poetry-reading-it-and-writing-it-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Three Month Course
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet lots of people who love reading and writing! \nWe’ll be meeting at The City Gate\, 1 Iron Bridge\, North St\, Exeter EX4 3RB this time. \nOctober 31\, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM \nWe aim to keep our Meetups friendly and informal\, so come anytime you like and stay for as long as you like. \nGreat friendships are being formed and writing buddies found as a result of these brilliant meetings. Everyone is welcome. \nPlease don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or message/call me on 07474 116771 if you have any questions beforehand. \nHope to see you there! 🙂 \nCarla
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-meetup-exeter-3/
LOCATION:The City Gate\, 1 Iron Bridge\, North St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T203000
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SUMMARY:October Masterclass - Lucy Rose
DESCRIPTION:Lucy Rose – An anxious author’s guide to Writing Horror.\n\n\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/october-masterclass-lucy-rose/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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SUMMARY:Dancing with Words
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to step away from your writing desk and dance! \nJoin us for a day of writing\, dancing and exploring how movement can be a part of\, and enhance\, your creativity. \nThroughout 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? \nBy the end of the day you will have:\n• had an opportunity to explore your creativity in a way you may not have done so before\n• experienced ways in which dance and movement might facilitate and enhance your writing practice\n• explored a variety of generative writing techniques leaving you with a bank of new material that you can continue to develop \nWriting can often be a solitary and cerebral exercise\, let’s see what happens when we come together and dance with words. \nPlease come prepared to move. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your writers notebook/journal (or whatever your access needs require). \nSaturday 25th October\n10.30-15.30 \nExeter Phoenix \nThymian 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.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/dancing-with-words/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:Live Writing Club - October - Malcolm Hebron
DESCRIPTION:Malcolm Hebron – Close Textual Analysis\nTuesday October 14th\, 19.30-20.30
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/live-writing-club-october-malcolm-hebron/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Writing Club
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - London
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMonday\, October 13\, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM \nYour host for the evening will be Chloë Fowler\, author of the 2024 novel\, King. \nThere 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. \nIf 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. \nWe 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. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-meetup-london-3/
LOCATION:The Ruby Stella Hotel and Bar\, Ruby Stella Hotel & Bar\, 15 - 28 Eyre St Hill\, London\, EC1R 5EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… \nExeter 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. \nNo 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!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-3/
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:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T004647
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:RAW Writing Meetup – Our regular Falmouth Gathering! \nCome and meet a warm\, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our RAW Writing Meetup in Falmouth! \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. This event is hosted by Ted Collins from Raw Writing. He is looking forward to seeing you there. \nVenue: The Moth and Moon\, 31 Killigrew St\, Falmouth TR11 3PW \nFriday\, October 10\, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM \nDrop in anytime – stay for as long as you like. It’s very informal and open. \nThis is for you if: \n\nYou’re a book lover curious about your own writing voice\nYou’ve thought about writing a book or short stories\, but don’t know where to begin\nYou’re looking to reconnect with your creativity and find fresh inspiration\nYou want to meet like-minded writers\, readers\, and creatives in Falmouth\nYou’re feeling creatively stuck and want to try something new\n\nEveryone is welcome — whether you’re completely new to writing or have years of experience. \nQuestions?\nEmail: carla@rawwriting.co.uk\nCall or text: 07474 116771 \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-falmouth-2/
LOCATION:The Moth and Moon\, 31 Killigrew St\, Falmouth\, Cornwall\, TR11 3PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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SUMMARY:Autumn Poetry for All
DESCRIPTION: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.\nEveryone is welcome. \nIf 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. \nRecommended ticket cost £10 or pay what you can afford.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/autumn-poetry-for-all/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Taunton
DESCRIPTION:RAW Writing Meetup \nCome and meet a warm\, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our monthly RAW Writing Meetup in Taunton. \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. \nVenue: Hub Box\, 27-28 North Street\, Taunton TA1 1LW \nTime: Thursday\, October 2\, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM \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. \nWe’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. \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 \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-taunton/
LOCATION:Hubbox\, 27-28 North Street\, Taunton\, TA1 1LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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SUMMARY:Silent Writing Club
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of ‘The Silent Book Club’ where people read together in silence… \nExeter 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. \nNo 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!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/silent-writing-club-2/
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:20250928T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T004647
CREATED:20250815T140620Z
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SUMMARY:September Masterclass - Rashed Aqrabawi
DESCRIPTION:Rashed Aqrabawi – Writing from Life.\n\n\n\n\n  \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/september-masterclass-rashed-aqrabawi/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T004647
CREATED:20250908T135514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T135514Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet lots of people who love reading and writing at our September Meetup! \nThis month we will be meeting at The Mermaid\, Gandy Street\, Exeter\, EX4 3LS – September 26\, from 5-7pm. \nOur 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). \nWe aim to keep our Meetups friendly and informal\, so come anytime you like and stay for as long as you like. \nGreat friendships are being formed and writing buddies found as a result of these brilliant meetings. \nEveryone is welcome\, but please note The Mermaid does have stairs into the bar area. \nPlease don’t hesitate to email carla@rawwriting.co.uk or message/call me on 07474 116771 if you have any questions beforehand. \nHope to see you there! 🙂 \nCarla
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-meetup-exeter-2/
LOCATION:The Mermaid\, 11b Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, 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:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T004647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T182408Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Meetup - Bristol
DESCRIPTION:RAW Writing Meetup \nCome and meet a warm\, creative group of people who love reading and writing at our RAW Writing Meetup at Watershed\, Bristol! \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. \nVenue: The Watershed\, Harbourside\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX \nTuesday\, September 23\, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM \nDrop in anytime – stay for as long as you like. It’s very informal and open. \nWe’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. \nThis is for you if: \n\nYou’re a book lover curious about your own writing voice\nYou’ve thought about writing a book or short stories\, but don’t know where to begin\nYou’re looking to reconnect with your creativity and find fresh inspiration\nYou want to meet like-minded writers\, readers\, and creatives in Bristol\nYou’re feeling creatively stuck and want to try something new\n\nEveryone is welcome — whether you’re completely new to writing or have years of experience. \nQuestions?\nEmail: carla@rawwriting.co.uk\nCall or text: 07474 116771 \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-bristol-2/
LOCATION:The Watershed\, Watershed & Pervasive Media Studio\, 1 Canons Road Harbourside\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T004647
CREATED:20250812T170014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T161345Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Party
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-party/
LOCATION:Quayside Distillery\, 60a Haven Rd\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX2 8DP
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T004647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T133749Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Crime Fiction
DESCRIPTION: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? \nWhat sets it apart from any other genre? And more importantly\, how can you write it? \nThis 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.\nI 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.\nThe end result should be at least a sizeable chunk of a novel\, if not a completed one\, ready to take further. \n\nMartyn 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. \n\nFRIDAYS 14.00-15.30 \nSeptember: 19th\, 26th\nOctober: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\nNovember: 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th\nDecember: 5th\, 12th\, 19th\nJanuary: 16th\, 23rd\, 30th\nFebruary: 6th\, 13th \n\n£900 or can pay in three instalments via Klarna at checkout
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-crime-fiction/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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SUMMARY:Advanced Write Your Novel Course
DESCRIPTION:This is an advanced course suitable for those who have taken the six-month novel course with Raw Writing or a comparable course. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments. \nAugust 5th – £300 \nOctober 5th £300 \nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \n  \n\n\n\nExeter Phoenix\nSESSION DATES\n\nFRIDAYS 14.00-15.30\n\nSeptember: 19th\, 26th\nOctober: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\nNovember: 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th\nDecember: 5th\, 12th\, 19th\nJanuary: 16th\, 23rd\, 30th\nFebruary: 6th\, 13th
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/advanced-write-your-novel-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:20250919T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T004647
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Screenwriting
DESCRIPTION:Have you got an idea for a Film\, TV drama or animation? \nHave you ever wondered how TV dramas get made and what goes into distilling drama into compelling\, revealing moments? \nIf 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. \nI’ll cover structure\, character\, dialogue and plot twists and get you started with fun and creative exercises. \nWe’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. \nStories 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! \n\nClare 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 \n  \n\nFridays 10.30-12 \n19th\, 26th September\, \n3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th Oct \nZoom
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-screenwriting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Six Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T203000
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SUMMARY:Writing Sci-fi\, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction
DESCRIPTION:With Nick Hunt\, author of Red Smoking Mirror\, Outlandish and Where the Wild Winds Are  \nThis 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. \nFollowing 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. \nThe 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. \nNick 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. \nHe 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. \nThursdays \n18th\, 25th Sept\, \n2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd Oct \n19.00-20.30 \nZoom
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-sci-fi-fantasy-and-speculative-fiction/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Six Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T153000
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SUMMARY:Write Your Memoir – Beginners Course
DESCRIPTION:Memoir is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. We can all write about our lives. \n\n\n\n\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! \nPlaces are limited to eight so everyone (and their memoirs) are given a lot of attention.\nThe 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. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments.\nAugust 5th – £300\nOctober 5th £300\nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \nSESSION DATES \nThursdays: 14.00-15.30 \nSeptember: 18th\, 25th \nOctober: 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd \nNovember: 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 27th \nDecember: 4th\, 11th\, 18th \nJanuary: 15th\, 22nd\, 29th \nFebruary: 5th\, 12th \nExeter Phoenix \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/write-your-memoir-beginners-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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T120000
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SUMMARY:Writing for Children aged 8-12 (Adult Course)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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. \nAdam 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. \nHe 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. \nAdam 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. \nAdam 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. \nPart-payment plans can be arranged if you’d like to pay in three instalments: \nAugust 5th – £300\nOctober 5th £300\nDecember 5th £300 \nPlease contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this. \n\n\n\nExeter Phoenix\n\nSESSION DATES:\nThursdays 10.30-12.00\n\nSeptember: 18th\, 25th\nOctober: 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\nNovember: 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 27th\nDecember: 4th\, 11th\, 18th\nJanuary: 16th\, 23rd\, 30th\nFebruary: 6th\, 13th
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-for-children-middle-grade-8-12-years-old/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Six Month Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T203000
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SUMMARY:Myths and Legends
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThis 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.   \nThis 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. \nMost 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… \nThis 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. \nBy 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. \nTrevor’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. \nHe 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. \n\n  \nWednesdays \n17th\, 24th September\, \n1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd October \n19.00-20.30 \nZoom \n\n 
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/myths-and-legends/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Six Week Course
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