# Event Details - **Event Name**: Words in Progress (Spoken Word): our live event celebrating new writing - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Each month we feature a literary guest and their work in progress and then we invite you to share yours in our open mic and slam challengeAbout this EventWords in Progress is our rebranded live literature event in place of Sounds About Write.The focus of our event on October 22nd is Spoken Word and we're delighted to be featuring spoken word sensationJoin our founder, Beverley Ward, each month when she'll be chatting to a guest from the literary world and asking them about their writing journey and specifically about their current work in progress in a particular genre.After the guest interview, we'll invite members of the audience to take part in our improv writing slam in which we challenge them to write on a specific theme in the genre of our guest and to include a variety of random prompts selected on the night.Finally, we invite you to share your own new work in our open mic.Each event will be themed around a different genre of writing and our this event of the year is Spoken Word. (Bring us you spoken word pieces to share in the open mic, though you're welcome to share any genre of writing.)About Bassie GracieBassie Gracie is a punk performance poet known for her musical musings, feel-good feminism and general silliness. Frequently found shoeless on the Monday of a music festival telling a 70 year old geezer 'punk was better in my day.'To secure an open-mic slot, get an 'Open Mic' ticket (you might have to scroll down on the ticket page). If the Open Mic tickets have sold out, email beverleywardwriter@gmail.com to be added to the reserve list (in case we have no-shows or more time on the night). Slots are 5 minutes each.This is a pay what you can event, so please make a donation when you book your ticket to help us to continue to put on this event for you. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sheffield-city-centre/words-in-progress-spoken-word-our-live-event-celebrating-new-writing/100001999754266844 - **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, literary-art, spoken-word, music-festivals, festivals, contests, music, entertainment, nonprofit, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Sheffield Plate - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sheffield City Centre - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Sheffield Plate - **lat**: 53.3815703 - **long**: -1.4702224 - **full address**: Sheffield Plate, 31-33 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Words in Progress (Spoken Word): our live event celebrating new writing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c2293238e5689146e629a7c28d4671144a83298cd9180ae4b19c002ec50b5378-rimg-w480-h711-dc488868-gmir.jpg?v=1788819377 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Words in Progress (Spoken Word): our live event celebrating new writing being held? - **A:** Words in Progress (Spoken Word): our live event celebrating new writing takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:45 pm at Sheffield Plate, 31-33 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Words in Progress (Spoken Word): our live event celebrating new writing? - **A:** Words in Progress (Spoken Word): our live event celebrating new writing is organized by The Writers Workshop. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Writers Workshop's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Writers Workshop a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Writers Workshop has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Words in Progress (Spoken Word): our live event celebrating new writing is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sheffield City Centre, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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