Quiet Pen Mornings

Quiet pen mornings: A Tuesday morning silent writing circle

Step into a calm, quietly luminous space where writers of all kinds gather to create side by side. Whether you’re shaping a poem, drafting a novel, developing a research article, revising a thesis chapter, or simply following a thread of thought across the page, you are warmly invited.

Each session begins with the offering of an optional writing prompt; a small spark to light the way, or to take you on a new path, though you’re equally free to simply journey deeper into your own work-in-progress, in any genre or form.

Our intention is simple: to soften the solitude of the writing path through quiet companionship and gentle collegial support. This is a place to settle, focus, and feel held by a community that understands the mysteries and challenges of putting words into the world. There’s no need to share your work, though there is always space for those who wish to read, or share what has arisen at the end. Come as you are, write what calls to you, and let the steady encouragement of shared creative time guide you forward.

Quiet Pen Mornings gather at the Convivial on the second Tuesday of every month.

What to expect

9:15 – Arrival

The door is open. Settle in, pour a warm drink, prepare your work-in-progress if you have one, and gently greet those around you.

9:30 – Opening

A brief welcome from your host, and a reminder of our shared intention: quiet focus, soft companionship.

An optional prompt is offered to spark the way, or simply sink into your own work. Headphones are welcome if you wish to remain in your own bubble.

10:25 – Pause

A short comfort break: stretch, refill your cup, wander for a moment.

10:30 – Return to the Page

Settle back in. You may revisit the prompt or continue your chosen thread.

11:20-11:30 – Close

An invitation to share a line, a paragraph, or simply a feeling from the session – or to linger, mingle, and connect before you head back into the day.

Tickets

There are 10 spaces available each session. Please refer to the following suggestions when booking your place:

• No spare income - £1
• Low spare income - £5
• Medium spare income - £10
• High spare income - £15
• Supporter ticket - £15+

Your host

Sirpa Walton is a writer and facilitator who deeply believes in the steady encouragement that rises from writing side by side – the simple comfort of quiet key tapping in good company. Sirpa loves building a supportive space where writers of all backgrounds can feel a sense of ease, focus, and companionship in their practice. Her approach is gentle and heartening, offering prompts and structure without pressure or expectation.

Sirpa has hosted silent writing groups with London Writers' Salon, and has a background as an English teacher, with an MA in English Philology. She is also the author of a poetry collection and two novels. Her current WIP's include a middle-grade adventure novel and a poetry collection exploring the spiritual and embodied journey of the feminine, from maiden to matriarch.

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