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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 - 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: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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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-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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T203000
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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: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: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/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Raw Writing Christmas Party! \nThursday 18th December\, Quayside Distillery\, 60a Haven Rd. Exeter\, EX2 8DP \n7:30 – 11:00 PM
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-christmas-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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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Challenge for January
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for writing inspiration to kick off 2026?\nDo you want to become a better writer?\nDo you want to establish a regular writing practice?\nDo you want to join a writing community and enjoy a weekly Zoom get-together where you can discuss your writing week? \nIf the answer to any of the above questions is ‘YES!’ then please sign up for the Raw Writing January 31 Day Challenge. \nThis is how it works: \nYou’ll receive your first Raw Writing prompt on Thursday 1st January.\nYou’ll be encouraged to set a timer for five minutes and then just write!\nThere’s no pressure to go beyond five minutes\, although if you want to write for longer\, go for it.\nYou’ll continue to receive a Raw Writing prompt every morning in January.\nRaw Writing will host optional live Zoom sessions each week (Sunday 4th\, 11th\, 18th and 25th\, 17.00-18.00) so you can come along and discuss your writing week with everyone else who signed up. \nWhen you write regularly\, you get better at it. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. The more we encourage ourselves to view the world differently\, think in new ways and create a discipline\, five minutes at a time\, the more inspired we’ll feel.\nSome of the best writing I’ve produced has been in response to writing prompts that initially made me feel deflated\, annoyed\, or uncomfortable!\nThis Raw Writing January Challenge gives you the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and experiment with your writing.\nYou will build a great portfolio of writing that you can then come back to and develop further.\nIt is just £30. This is a one-off payment for 31 days of writing prompts and the chance to attend four live Zoom sessions.\nIf you’d like to take part but find cost is a barrier\, there are some funded places available.\nI would love you to be part of this Raw Writing challenge and take your writing to the next level!
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-challenge-for-january/
LOCATION:Online / Email
CATEGORIES:Monthly Writing Challenge
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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 \nThu\, Jan 8\, 2026 · 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM GMT \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 Jo Middleton\, author of the blog Slummy Single Mummy and the novels Playgroups and Prosecco\, Happy Bloody Christmas and Not Another Bloody Christmas. \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-3/
LOCATION:Hubbox\, 27-28 North Street\, Taunton\, TA1 1LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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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! \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  \n\nFridays 10.30-12 \nStarting from the 9th / 16th / 23rd / 30th Jan \nZoom
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-screenwriting-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T120000
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Pick and Mix Course
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with different forms\, including the short story\, mindful writing and memoir. This four-week course has been designed so you can try out a variety of types of writing and have a great time while doing so! \nCarla Jenkins is the founder of Raw Writing and an award-winning writer and teacher. Her debut novel\, Fifty Minutes\, was published by Hachette in May 2024. Her second novel is due for publication in the summer of 2027. \n10.30-12  Saturday 10th\, 17th\, 24th and 31st  January
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-pick-and-mix-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T153000
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Pick and Mix Course
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with different forms\, including the short story\, mindful writing and memoir. This four-week course has been designed so you can try out a variety of types of writing and have a great time while doing so! \nCarla Jenkins is the founder of Raw Writing and an award-winning writer and teacher. Her debut novel\, Fifty Minutes\, was published by Hachette in May 2024. Her second novel is due for publication in the summer of 2027. \n14.00-15.30       Saturday 10th\, 17th\, 24th and 31st  January
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-pick-and-mix-course-2/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Jenkins":MAILTO:carla@rawwriting.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Raw Writing Pick and Mix Course
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with different forms\, including the short story\, mindful writing and memoir. This four-week course has been designed so you can try out a variety of types of writing and have a great time while doing so! \nCarla Jenkins is the founder of Raw Writing and an award-winning writer and teacher. Her debut novel\, Fifty Minutes\, was published by Hachette in May 2024. Her second novel is due for publication in the summer of 2027. \n16.00-17.30      Saturday 10th\, 17th\, 24th and 31st  January
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/raw-writing-pick-and-mix-course-3/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Poetry
DESCRIPTION:14.00-15.30      Monday January 12th\, 19th\, 26th and 2nd Feb \nFrom ancient epic to modern lyrics\, humans have expressed their most important experiences in the form of poems. So reading and writing poetry expands our understanding of different times and cultures and helps us think about what it means to be human. This introductory course will give you the keys to understanding and appreciating poems from different times and places. We’ll look at how poets use sound\, form and imagery to create meaning\, and exercise our own skills of interpretation and imagination. Introduction to Poetry is designed above all to enhance your confidence and enjoyment as a reader of poems and provide ideas which will help you in your own writing. No experience necessary\, nervous readers especially welcome! \nMalcolm Hebron has a doctorate in English Literature from Oxford and\, for many years\, taught at Winchester College. He has written academic books and articles and is the author of How to Read a Poem (Connell Guides).
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-poetry/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Poetry - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:17.30-19.00     Monday January 12th\, 19th\, 26th and 2nd Feb \nFrom ancient epic to modern lyrics\, humans have expressed their most important experiences in the form of poems. So reading and writing poetry expands our understanding of different times and cultures and helps us think about what it means to be human. This introductory course will give you the keys to understanding and appreciating poems from different times and places. We’ll look at how poets use sound\, form and imagery to create meaning\, and exercise our own skills of interpretation and imagination. Introduction to Poetry is designed above all to enhance your confidence and enjoyment as a reader of poems and provide ideas which will help you in your own writing. No experience necessary\, nervous readers especially welcome! \nMalcolm Hebron has a doctorate in English Literature from Oxford and\, for many years\, taught at Winchester College. He has written academic books and articles and is the author of How to Read a Poem (Connell Guides).
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-poetry-zoom/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Writing for Children (Adult Course)
DESCRIPTION:17.30-19.00       Monday 12th\, 19th\, 26th January and 2nd Feb \nWhy write for children? There are many reasons\, but one of the most profound is undoubtedly the one espoused by C.S. Lewis\, author of ‘The Lion\, the Witch and the Wardrobe’: \n‘Where the children’s story is simply the right form for what the author has to say\, then of course readers who want to hear that will read the story or re-read it\, at any age.’ \nChildren’s fiction is boundless. A quick visit to your local bookshop or library will reveal the vast range of people\, places\, and situations encapsulated in children’s books. Adventure can happen to anyone\, at any time\, anywhere. Wherever your imagination takes you is where you’ll find a story. \nFurthermore\, your story is for everyone. No matter how young or old\, your book can be read and enjoyed. That is why children’s books dominate lists of the nation’s favourite books\, and this is an opportunity every writer should relish. The children’s author writes with a range of readers in mind: the child reading under their sheets late at night\, the parent reading a bedtime story\, the teacher seeking to zest up the curriculum with an exciting historical narrative. \nThis can feel intimidating. Who can compete with the likes of Roald Dahl\, JK Rowling\, Michael Morpurgo\, and Katherine Rundell? The answer is simple: you can. Every great author started with an idea and a blank piece of paper. If you have both of these things\, you\, too\, can write the next great children’s classic. \nABOUT THE TUTOR \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 Master’s 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. 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.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-writing-for-children-adult-course/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T203000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Comedy Writing - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Monday 12th 19th\, 26th Jan and 2nd Feb   19.00-20.30 \nComedy is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s toolkit\, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually is that makes something funny? How do you know if your writing is going to make people laugh? Where’s the line between comic and tragic characters\, and\, most importantly\, can comedy even be taught? (Let’s hope so.) \nWhile good comedy can feel effortless\, there’s plenty of hard work going on behind the scenes to make it look that way. This course will give you an introduction to some of the basic techniques of comedy writing\, from creating relatable yet flawed characters to getting to grips with punchlines and… \n…wait for it… \n…timing. \n(I’ll get my coat.) \nJo Middleton is the author of three comedy novels\, having been first approached by Penguin in 2019 on the back of her comedy lifestyle and parenting blog. She hosted the comedy podcast It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with friend and fellow comic writer Gill Sims and was the host of Gill’s two-month theatre tour – Tits\, Gits and Little Sh*ts – in 2022
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-comedy-writing-zoom/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102514
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SUMMARY:Poetry: Reading It and Writing It!
DESCRIPTION:3 MONTH COURSE \n\nJanuary: 13th\, 20th\, 27th\nFebruary: 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\n\n10.30-12 \nIn this course\, we follow modern poetry from the late twentieth century to today. We’ll also be able to see how contemporary poetry has been shaped and influenced by the past\, while reflecting its own time. \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-3/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Three Month Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Comedy Writing
DESCRIPTION:10.30-12   Wednesday  14th\, 21st\, 28th January and 4th Feb \nComedy is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s toolkit\, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually is that makes something funny? How do you know if your writing is going to make people laugh? Where’s the line between comic and tragic characters\, and\, most importantly\, can comedy even be taught? (Let’s hope so.) \nWhile good comedy can feel effortless\, there’s plenty of hard work going on behind the scenes to make it look that way. This course will give you an introduction to some of the basic techniques of comedy writing\, from creating relatable yet flawed characters to getting to grips with punchlines and… \n…wait for it… \n…timing. \n(I’ll get my coat.) \nJo Middleton is the author of three comedy novels\, having been first approached by Penguin in 2019 on the back of her comedy lifestyle and parenting blog. She hosted the comedy podcast It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with friend and fellow comic writer Gill Sims and was the host of Gill’s two-month theatre tour – Tits\, Gits and Little Sh*ts – in 2022
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-comedy-writing/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Playwriting
DESCRIPTION:This exciting six-week course gives writers the opportunity to learn different approaches to playwriting whilst preparing their own short play\, which will be performed by actors at the Exeter Barnfield Theatre on the evening of the final week (details to be confirmed). \nSession Dates\nWednesdays\, 2pm – 4pm \nWed 14 Jan\nWed 21 Jan\nWed 28 Jan\nWed 04 Feb\nWed 11 Feb\nTBC
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-playwriting/
CATEGORIES:Six Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T190000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Horror Fiction
DESCRIPTION: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 are part of horror\, to be sure). Horror is everywhere. Sometimes subtle\, sometimes not. Sometimes the monsters are\, well\, monsters. And sometimes the ‘monsters’ are a cruel father\, a cruel system\, a cruel situation. \nWhy are two stories\, both set pretty much in a single room (Stephen King’s ‘1408’\, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’\, published in 1892) so unsettling\, so freaky? Why do they linger? \nWith a focus on short stories\, this four-week course will look at just what horror fiction is\, and how to write the best horror fiction we can. \nWednesdays \n17.30-19.00  14th\,21st\,28th Jan\, 4th Feb
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/introduction-to-horror-fiction/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T203000
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SUMMARY:Live Writing Club - January - Winnie M Li
DESCRIPTION:Patterns and Motifs in Stories \nSign up here for membership. \nWednesday 14th January 19.30-20.30
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/live-writing-club-january-winnie-m-li/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Live Writing Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T190000
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SUMMARY:Writing Poetry: Reinvigorate your Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThursday 15th\, 22nd\, 29th Jan and 6th Feb 17:30 – 19:00.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/writing-poetry-reinvigorate-your-practice/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Four Week Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102515
CREATED:20251013T172549Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Poetry for All
DESCRIPTION: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 the nothing that is’… and much more! \nThese poems will be 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. \nSaturday 24th January 2026 \n14.00-15.30 \n  \nAfter studying English at Oxford\, Malcolm Hebron taught for many years at Winchester College. Over that time\, he published books on medieval and renaissance writing\, literature and linguistics and wrote a guide on how to read poetry. Malcolm is a Fellow of the English Association\, and as an editor of a journal\, he has worked with critics and poets\, helping them prepare work for publication.
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/winter-poetry-for-all/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102515
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SUMMARY:January Masterclass - Rashed Aqrabawi
DESCRIPTION:Writing from Life \nSign up here for membership. \nSunday 25th January 19.00-20.30
URL:https://www.rawwriting.co.uk/event/january-masterclass-rashed-aqrabawi/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102515
CREATED:20260105T114035Z
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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 Cosy Club\, 1 Southernhay Gardens\, Exeter\, EX1 1SG on Friday 30th January 2026 from 5-7pm. \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. \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-5/
LOCATION:Cosy Club\, 1 Southernhay Gardens\, Exeter\, EX1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Writing Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102515
CREATED:20260113T131624Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Reading Club (Exeter Phoenix) - Franz Kafka\, Metamorphosis
DESCRIPTION: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 nightmare? Plenty to discuss here about stories and where they take us. \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-franz-kafka-metamorphosis/
LOCATION:Exeter Phoenix\, Gandy St\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX4 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Raw Reading Club
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