What we’re about
If you have social anxiety or shyness, but you love literature and would like to join a small, no-pressure MeetUp, THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU!
We will meet once a fortnight (or whenever you feel like you can make it) and just sit as a group, or perhaps in pairs or threes (whatever feels comfortable at the time), and have a casual chat about how we’re feeling and what we think about the literature.
Occasionally we’ll be looking at poetry, from time-to-time short stories, but more-often-than-not we’ll be reading a slightly longer novella (or short novel).
Please don’t worry, nobody will EVER be expected to read anything aloud or to say anything at all if they don’t feel like it.
The setting itself will always be very casual and the group will be held in a quiet, cosy room at the back of a larger community centre in the evenings, when nobody else is around.
You’re more than welcome to come and just listen to me or other people speaking, if you feel more comfortable that way. Whatever stage you’re at with reading or with anxiety or shyness, I assure you this is a safe and non-threatening environment.
Whenever you’re ready, it would be great to have you here!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- The Role of Writing and Community in the 21st Century: A Creative Expansion TalkLink visible for attendees
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Welcome everybody!
If you're free on Wednesday 16th July at 6:30pm, why not join us for... The Role of Writing and Community in the 21st Century: A Creative Expansion Talk with Sean Bennett and Shimrit Janes
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***This is not a workshop - it is a free talk, for you to tune into at your leisure, to listen, take notes, and connect with your own sense of what writing means.
***There will be, however, one short writing exercise, which you'll be able to do by yourself, in the background with your camera off, with no pressure to share at all...
Sean is a Nottingham-based writer, coach, and organiser. Shimrit is a London-based writer, researcher, and facilitator.
Together they'll be discussing:
- The role of writing in the 21st century
- The impact of AI on writing
- The role and necessity of relationality + compassionate community
- The impact of political upheavals
- The role of the writer themself: witness, sense-maker, cultural disruptor, and existential companion.
- Q&A
- Upcoming offers, events, and contact information.
WHOEVER you are, we'd love to have you there in the background, with no pressure to participate or speak.If you have any questions at all, please text 07534 981 636.Otherwise, please feel free to RSVP here, and we will see you at the event on Wednesday 16th, 6:30pm, GMT/UK time.
- Nature Writing... Once Upon a Pub!The Leather Exchange, 15 Leathermarket St, London£17.50
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Hi there!
Join us on Wednesday, 23rd July from 7pm to 9pm for this Once Upon a Pub event, and try your hand at some nature writing!
You're welcome to use this session to work on something you're already writing, but if you're just starting out, this will also be the perfect opportunity to develop things from scratch.
This session will be hosted by writer, facilitator, and nature lover, Shimrit Janes, who is also co-author of the book, Nature of Work: A new story of work for a living age.
We’ll explore how different authors have given voice to nature through their writing, from animals to trees to even the weather! You’ll then have a chance to try it yourself, with writing prompts to help you get started.
At a time when many of us are craving deeper nature connection, literature is one way in which we can nurture that relationship – even from a pub in London!
Whoever you are, we'd love you to come and join us.
When you arrive, please feel free to buy yourself a drink at the bar, then come and join us in the upstairs function room and say hello to some new, friendly faces before we begin.
***No experience of creative writing is necessary.
***No pressure to read your work in front of the group.
We've been hosting writing workshops, social events, retreats, and courses for 10+ years now and we strive to make our events inclusive, friendly, informative, and highly creative.
If you have any questions whatsoever, you're very welcome to text 07891948039 and we'll answer as soon as possible!
Otherwise, please RSVP, book the date in your diary, and join us for this exciting event.
Cheers!
A Write & a Pint
