A collection of Writing Groups, Courses and Writers' Cafes around Gloucestershire. These are both online and in-person. If you have a Group you'd like to add, please email info@gloswriters.org.uk
You are invited to the re-launch of the University of Gloucestershire Creative Writing Open Mic on Saturday 12th April from 7-9pm at Smokey Joe's, Cheltenham. You can come to read your own work, or simply to enjoy some brilliant 'spoken word' across a number of genres, enjoy the company of other writers and creative people, and […]
New 10 week terms of poetry classes, intermediate/advanced led by Adam Horovitz at the Trinity Rooms Community Hub in Stroud. Starts 22 and 23 April. More information and booking here
Steven John will be running six prose writing workshops, starting Tuesday 6th May to Tuesday 10th June 2025 inclusive, 7.00pm to 9.00pm every Tuesday evening in The Cleeve Bookshop, 2, Mill Parade, Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Glos., GL52 8RL. Maximum 9 places — first come, first served. £85 Email Steven at stevenjohnwriter@gmail.com to book, for full info […]
The Wilson runs free artist-led events, WILSON NIGHTS, on the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm til 9pm. They include a Creative Writing Workshop from 6.30pm in the Artrium led by artist in residence, Loz Apperly. Open Mic Poetry from 7.15pm in the Lounge Come and be part of our open mic and share […]
Yate Poetry Group takes place on Zoom, every Tuesday 9.30 am. Details yatepoetrygroup@gmail.com or Tony Bradley on 07749 175963.
For beginners and unpublished writers What? We’ll look at a range of topics to boost your writing skills, including: How to turn an idea into a plot Characters and dialogue Beginnings, endings and titles Basic editing - what to cut and what to keep reading and discussing short stories by published writers homework and critique […]
Making It Modern is a six-week poetry course looking into the work of six modern poets, including Sylvia Plath and Adrienne Rich. We will use their poetry to inspire our own new creations. The course starts on Wednesday 26 February. More info here Putting Together a Pamphlet is a day-long workshop for poets considering writing […]
Did you know you can be accepted on to the MA by portfolio and reference? Previous qualifications, or lack of them, are not important. - Full time or Part time - Weekly workshops in Poetry, Prose, or Playwriting If you don’t want to do the full MA, you can […]
Cleeve Poetry Club meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings in The Cleeve Bookshop, Bishops Cleeve. We are a lively, informal group. The two-hour workshops, led by Sharon Larkin, are currently exploring poems in the Forward Prize Anthology 2025, looking at themes and forms to inspire our own writing. Email Sharon for dates and times: […]
30th January 2025 to 3rd April 2025. Around 2 hours writing/ study time each week. £200 for 10 weeks. Concessions available. In this 10-week course we will read, discuss and draw inspiration from a range of exciting work from British and Irish contemporary women poets. Each week you’ll be given in-depth learning resources, prompts to […]
Wednesdays 10am-12.15pm from 12 Feb. £230.00. Concessions available. Find out more here Be inspired by some of the best women poets writing today. With poet and educator Kate Potts.10 weekly in-person sessions for women and nonbinary people. We’ll read, discuss and draw inspiration from a range of work from contemporary North American women poets. You’ll […]
Stroud Short Stories Not-for-profit twice-yearly live lit event open to all writers in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. No qualification needed. Free to submit. Read your story to an enthusiastic audience of 150. Website https://stroudshortstories.blogspot.com/
Based in Cirencester, the aim of the group is to encourage creative writing of all kinds amongst its members. We get together (over several cups of coffee) every Wednesday afternoon in the Somewhere Else Deli Bar in Castle Street to share our work and offer constructive criticism in a friendly and positive way. We also […]
Crumps Barn Studio runs occasional writing workshops and events. More information here
Cleeve Poetry Club is a friendly, informal workshop which meets fortnightly at Cleeve Bookshop in Bishops Cleeve. The informal workshops include writing exercises on specific themes and optional read-rounds. Contact: Sharon Larkin, sharon.larkin.jones@gmail.com More info here
If you're not familiar with the concept of Shut Up and Write!, the format is simple; What We're About Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make consistent progress on their projects. Our events provide a structured and focused environment where writers can […]
Wordmaids is a live and online women’s writing group that has been running for nearly ten years, led by Gloucester writer Jarek Adams. We explore different aspects of writing prose and poetry, and share work in progress for feedback. We meet monthly (Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm) on Zoom, but also have two live sessions each […]
Cheltenham Library Poetry Cafe runs on the last Friday of the month except for December, between 1 and 2 pm. You are free to read one poem that you have written or a favourite from another poetry book. Or just sit back and enjoy listening to some wonderful poetry. September 27th - Judith van Dijkhuizen […]
The dates for the rest of 2024 are as below. Times are 12.30 - 2.00pm but you are welcome to drop in. Tuesday 27th August - this is an Open Mic Opportunity. Tuesday 24th September featuring Rose Leonard plus open mic. Tuesday 29th October featuring Belinda Manvell (TBC) Tuesday 26th November - feature not known […]
The Cleeve Bookshop Writing Workshops are running Tuesday 15th October to Tuesday 19th November 2024 inclusive, 7.00pm to 9.00pm 6 Tuesday evenings in The Cleeve Bookshop, 2, Mill Parade, Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Glos., GL52 8RL. They are very popular, email stevenjohnwriter@gmail.com More info here
‘Tell Tales’ is Nailsworth’s creative writing group, meeting monthly (1st Wednesday evening of the month) at which members supply short stories, poems or sketches to an agreed theme. Occasional public performances. Contact Tony Anhoury (tony.anhoury@hotmail.com)
The Cheltenham Poetry Festival offers events and workshops run by Anna Saunders all year round. More info here
Oh Crumbs — writers' group based in the Forest of Dean, including:— Maggie Clutterbuck — forest bard, poet, scriptwriter Darren Hoskins, hybrid Sheppard, creator of Crankie Storys and international standup; Leonard Custard writer, clown, poet Pam Singer, Canadian poet and wit. 2nd Thursday — live event, Broadwell Evergreen Hall GL16 7BN. 7pm for 7-30pm. All styles of word welcome — […]
Adam Horovitz runs occasional in-person poetry courses at the Trinity Rooms in Stroud. More information here
The Inklings is a drop-in creative writing group for parents. Meeting place: Fat Toni's, Stroud Wednesdays, 9.30 - 11.30 am Text Ella for more information - 07581388371
Do you enjoy listening to the spoken word read live? Would you like to read your own work or a favourite piece in the open mic? If so, then please join us at Cirencester Library on the second Monday of the month at 2 - 3 pm Tea and coffee available. For more information, contact […]
Storytelling on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm - 10pm, at The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate St, Gloucester, GL1 2PG. Featured storytellers, musicians, and Open Mic slots (10 mins). Come along to listen and share your stories with us. Everyone welcome! Refreshments are available in The Folk's café and bar. More info here
A small Cheltenham-based group that meets monthly to write poetry together. First Thursday of month 2-4pm. Contact Annie Ellis at anniec.ellis@gmail.com
Gloucester Library's Poetry Cafe is held on the last Tuesday of the month 12.30-2.00pm. Come & join us. Bring a poem to share. Gloucester Library, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HT.
At our meetings, members have the opportunity to read their work in a positive and helpful environment. The work may be inspired by the optional ‘homework’ which is designed to help the creative juices flow, or be the next few pages of your novel or your poem or short story. Meetings are also a time […]
We are a friendly creative writing group based in Cheltenham. We are open to anyone who wants to write and improve their writing through feedback. We write stories, poems, articles, drama and anything else that appeals. Each Sunday morning at 10.30, each person brings along something to read out, but you are welcome to attend […]
Thursday Evening Writers’ Group members meet every Thursday evening between 7 and 9 pm (with breaks for holiday periods). The venue is a short walk from Cirencester town centre; free on-site parking is available. It is an informal and friendly group, writers of poetry and verse, short and longer fiction, and memoir are all represented. […]
Gloucestershire Poetry Society holds online poetry events featuring headline poets and open mic. More information here
Evesham Festival of Words celebrates words in all their forms, written, spoken or sung and put on regular events including poetry open mic and writing workshops. To find out what's going on, check their website here
MWG was founded by Liggy Webb. It meets monthly at The Strand in Cheltenham High Street. We welcome anyone who would enjoy being in a group that allows creative juices to flow and provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to write. For more information email liggy@liggywebb.com
The group that used to meet at the Suffolk Anthology has had a change of name and now meets on Zoom on Tuesday afternoons once a month. You can sign up for the sessions via Meetup (www.meetup.com). The group is now administered by John Lynch. The meetings are especially useful for writers who’ve been working […]
Wotton Writers Group meets monthly in and around Wotton-under-Edge. They are a small group of writers with wide-ranging interests and experience, from complete beginners to published authors. You can find out more about them and what they offer here They also have a Facebook page here
