All Good Bookshop Writing Group

 
 
 

While we're all stuck in, we're keeping the writing group going online. Join in - newcomers welcome. We'll check in, see what people have been doing and chat some writing, feedback, discussion, etc.

We've been getting a little troll activity recently, so I've had to change up the link to join. If you've registered for the meetup and are logged in, you'll be able to see the link elsewhere on this page. Any issues, drop me a line and I'll share the password.

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

The cost is £5 to join us. Half of this goes to the bookshop and the other half goes towards snacks/drinks for everyone. Pay when you get there. (If you're having any financial problems, feel free to have a discreet chat with Chris about it).

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

While we're all stuck in, we're keeping the writing group going online. Join in - newcomers welcome. We'll check in, see what people have been doing and chat some writing, feedback, discussion, etc.

We've been getting a little troll activity recently, so I've had to change up the link to join. If you've registered for the meetup and are logged in, you'll be able to see the link elsewhere on this page. Any issues, drop me a line and I'll share the password.

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

The cost is £5 to join us. Half of this goes to the bookshop and the other half goes towards snacks/drinks for everyone. Pay when you get there. (If you're having any financial problems, feel free to have a discreet chat with Chris about it).

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

While we're all stuck in, we're keeping the writing group going online. Join in - newcomers welcome. We'll check in, see what people have been doing and chat some writing, feedback, discussion, etc.

We've been getting a little troll activity recently, so I've had to change up the link to join. If you've registered for the meetup and are logged in, you'll be able to see the link elsewhere on this page. Any issues, drop me a line and I'll share the password.

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

The cost is £5 to join us. Half of this goes to the bookshop and the other half goes towards snacks/drinks for everyone. Pay when you get there. (If you're having any financial problems, feel free to have a discreet chat with Chris about it).

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

While we're all stuck in, we're keeping the writing group going online. Join in - newcomers welcome. We'll check in, see what people have been doing and chat some writing, feedback, discussion, etc.

We've been getting a little troll activity recently, so I've had to change up the link to join. If you've registered for the meetup and are logged in, you'll be able to see the link elsewhere on this page. Any issues, drop me a line and I'll share the password.

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

The cost is £5 to join us. Half of this goes to the bookshop and the other half goes towards snacks/drinks for everyone. Pay when you get there. (If you're having any financial problems, feel free to have a discreet chat with Chris about it).

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

While we're all stuck in, we're keeping the writing group going online. Join in - newcomers welcome. We'll check in, see what people have been doing and chat some writing, feedback, discussion, etc.

We've been getting a little troll activity recently, so I've had to change up the link to join. If you've registered for the meetup and are logged in, you'll be able to see the link elsewhere on this page. Any issues, drop me a line and I'll share the password.

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.

 
 
 

We're the All Good Bookshop writing group - we've been around for 10 years now. We offer writing feedback and discussion, whatever your level. Never been before? That's fine. Can only come once in a while? That's fine. Want to come regularly? That's fine.

While we're predominantly narrative-based, any type of writing is welcome. Fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, novels, short-stories... bring it along and see if it fits.

The cost is £5 to join us. Half of this goes to the bookshop and the other half goes towards snacks/drinks for everyone. Pay when you get there. (If you're having any financial problems, feel free to have a discreet chat with Chris about it).

HOW IT WORKS

First, we do introductions, which cover:

1 - Who you are
2 - What kind of thing you write
3 - What you're working on
4 - What you've done in the last two weeks.

Then we find out who has stuff to read out (1,000 - 2,000 words), and who has questions/discussion points. If you'd prefer to do written hand-outs, you can as well.

We then run through as many people as we can fit in, so they can read out or run through a discussion point.

The group is run by Chris Brosnahan, an experienced writer and a long-running facilitator of writing groups.

HOUSE RULES

1 - No egos. Everyone's stuff is up for criticism/feedback.
2 - Be constructive. We're not a review group - we're trying to help each other improve.
3. No pressure. You can turn up and just observe if you want - you're not under pressure to read out or feed back.
4 - This is a safe space. You don't know the backgrounds of everyone in the room. If you're going to read something that might be problematic or emotionally difficult, talk about it first - and if you're unsure, ask. If listening, you can leave the room at any time. This means it's a safe space to discuss topics/writing that might be difficult or problematic, while also not making people feel pressured to listen to things they find uncomfortable.
5 - Banned question: "Is this based on your own life?" - it doesn't add anything and can make discussion awkward. Please don't ask it.
6 - Let other people talk. You'll get your chance to feedback or ask questions, but it can be all too easy to talk over people. You also don't need to respond to every piece of feedback.
7 - Keep it respectful. Keep it friendly.

Any problems? Get in touch and ask.