From poetry to creative no fiction! A series of 8 free creative writing workshops and sessions at Exeter Library, every other Thursday
📚 Library Writing Sessions: Unlock Your Inner Writer!📅
Every Other Thursday Starting 22 Jan
New Year, new season of free, informal writing workshops at Exeter Library! These sessions welcome writers of all levels and genres, providing a nurturing space to explore new ideas, build your skills, and share your work in a supportive group. Each session brings a unique theme, encouraging you to experiment with different forms and topics. Whether you're new to writing or a seasoned wordsmith, there's something here for everyone! Led by Library staff members Nat & Chris, with occasional guest facilitators
📍 Session Details:
When: Every other Thursday, starting 22 Jan 2026
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Exeter Library
Cost: Free
Limited Spaces: Booking essential
📘 Upcoming Themes:
22 JAN - Where to Begin?
A look at new beginings. How to put pen to paper, where to get inspiration and how to start a story. Plus a gentle introduction to the Hub and to each other with some ice breakers & fun exercises. Led by Chris & Nat.
05 FEB - More Poetry, Please
You're a poet even if you didn't know it. Chris leads another poetry session, with silly warm ups, serious writing and some superb examples from contemporary poets
19 FEB - Remember, re-memoir
A deep dive into the world of memoir writing, and writing about the self. Led by Nat
** 05 MARCH - GUEST FACILITATOR TBA **
19 MARCH - Nature Writing
Nat leads another workshop exploring senses and the natural world, with a quick trip into Rougemont Gardens for some crisp, Springtime inspiration
02 APRIL - April Fools & Writing Tools
A whole session about loosening up and bringing a sense of play into our work, with some silly and surreal exercises, and plenty of opportunity to share. Led by Chris & Nat.
PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU BOOK A PLACE AND REGULARLY FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU MAY BLOCKED FROM FUTURE BOOKINGS. THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT WE CAN OFFER AS MANY PLACES AS POSSIBLE (though we will always try our best to
accommodate you - just let us know!)
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