Welcome to the Original Writers
Welcome to our diverse and vibrant writing community! Whether you are a poet, novelist, playwright, scriptwriter, historian, or philosopher, we offer a supportive space for conversation, sharing, planning, and workshopping your writing.
Next Event: The Workshop
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
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What we offer:
The Tuesday Evening Workshop
Our workshop runs twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings via Zoom, from 7 to 9 pm (UK Time).
- Format: We workshop up to eight pieces of writing per session, with about fifteen writers usually present.
- Reading & Feedback: Each writer is allowed seven minutes to read their work, followed by up to seven minutes of constructive feedback from the group.
- Focus: We focus exclusively on work in progress (first drafts or tenth drafts) to ensure all listeners can provide valuable feedback and engage effectively. We do not workshop published work.
We welcome new attendees! If you’re just starting out or don’t have anything to share yet, we encourage you to join a session to experience the evening and gain motivation from hearing how others achieve their writing goals.
The Peerclass
Peerclass is a fresh, grassroots take on the traditional writing masterclass. The format is simple: we learn by doing, with members taking turns to lead classes and sharing their knowledge with their peers. Join for the wisdom, stay for the craic!
The Salon
These take place on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 pm (UK Time).and are very informal. Come and chat with fellow writers and maybe pop into a breakout room to write.
The March/April Schedule
Link to our Google Calendar
March
Writers Salon – Tuesday 3 March 19:00 to 21:00
Writers Workshop – Tuesday 10 March 19:00 to 21:00
Peerclass – Tuesday 17 March 19:00 to 21:00
Writers Workshop – Tuesday 24 March 19:00 to 21:00
April
Writers Salon – Tuesday 7 April 19:00 to 21:00
Writers Workshop – Tuesday 14 April 19:00 to 21:00
Writers Workshop – Tuesday 21 April 19:00 to 21:00
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