THE NEXT GROUP MEETS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, FROM 9.30AM – 12.15PM
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Saturday morning writers group is a great excuse to spend part of the weekend not just writing but talking about your writing, workshopping your WIP and getting feedback from other writers. In Spanish, the word ‘simpatico’ sums up the connection; we are your creative tribe.
The sessions are held at nOm, a beautiful vegetarian and vegan cafe, located within The Yoga Factory, in Southend-on-Sea.
We meet every FIRST SATURDAY of the month.
The group runs from 9.30am to 12.15pm (we start at 9.45am), and you’re more than welcome to stick around, write in the cafe afterwards and enjoy Emily’s delicious menu.
This group is for you if:
- You’re serious about your writing, want to stay on track and get to ‘The End’.
- Are looking for motivation, accountability and a community of supportive and friendly writers.
- Prefer a more intimate writers group; numbers will be restricted.
To join please scan the QR code or click on this link.
THE NEXT GROUP MEETS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
For £15 a month, you’ll become a part of our ever-growing and wonderfully supportive community of writers, and have the opportunity to regularly share your work and receive critique (never criticism), in a safe and friendly space. There’s plenty of discussion, spitballing, story analysis and conversation.
You’ll be added to the Saturday Writers Group Whatsapp chat, which is how we communicate during the month, and is another way to share your work, as well as news about relevant book/writing events, competitions and other snippets of interest.
Writers group members get one 50% discounted coaching/mentoring hour (enquire for fees). These hours are useful if you’re at a particularly gnarly stage of your writing, are looking for further accountability and want to take a deeper dive deeper into your work.
Additionally, membership gives you a full free subscription to my online writers group, The TEN, on Substack. Every week I send out a Monday motivation and share interviews with writers and industry insiders, plus a monthly curated newsletter crammed with reviews, recommendations and reads.
The three rules of fight club writers group are:
- You must be serious about your writing and commit to bringing new work to the group every month. A few days before the meet up you’ll be asked to share whatever it is you’ve been working on to the Whatsapp group. This is designed to keep your writing moving forward. I understand people might feel nervous about sharing their writing but the aim is to hear from everyone and not have anyone lurk on the sidelines. This is for fairness but also it’s a great way to build confidence and everyone is very supportive.
- Which brings me on to point number two. Critique not criticise. You must be open-minded, kind and considerate. This writers group is a safe space where people share work that can be very personal to them. Please be mindful, especially if somebody is sharing a real life experience.
- During the course of the session, please purchase at least one drink (and possibly a snack) from the cafe. We want to support Emily and Paul @ nOm, who have been kind enough to open their doors to a group of writers!
WHO COMES TO WRITERS GROUP?
Anyone and everyone! If you’re writing a novel, screenplay, play, memoir, short story or poetry you will be welcome. If you’re published, we we’d love to have you and if you’re writing for fun, please join us. Everyone gets the same warm welcome.
Input from the group is invaluable and everyone leaves with a smile on their face because the sense of community, creativity and positive energy is so strong. I’m not saying it’s group therapy but if you’re a writer, it’s close enough!
Email me at lisamarksmedia@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Lisa
THE NEXT GROUP MEETS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
To join the group please scan the QR code or click on this link.
See you there!
“A word after a word after a word is power” – Margaret Atwood
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