Prompt Writing Night

💬 What’s this about?

Feeling stuck? Need a little creative spark?
Join us for a no-pressure writing focus session designed to help you unlock your creativity, start something new, or simply enjoy writing alongside others who get the chaos of too many tabs and half-finished drafts 😅
This evening is all about freedom, fun, and flow. No negativity, no expectations, just words.

🕰️ Evening Schedule

18:30 – 19:00 | Arrivals & Introductions
Grab a drink, get comfy, and meet your fellow writers! We’ll do quick intros - share what you’re working on (or not working on 👀) and what brought you here. No stress - this is just about connection.
19:00 – 20:30 | Prompt Writing Session
You’ll get two creative prompts to choose from. Pick the one that speaks to you and dive in. You’ll have 90 minutes of focused writing time to start a new piece or explore an existing one - it doesn’t have to be finished or polished. The point is to write, not to be perfect. ✍️
20:30 – 22:00 | Sharing & Idea Jam
If you’d like, you can share what you’ve written - even if it’s just an outline, a paragraph, or your thought process.
Instead of heavy feedback, we’ll focus on:

• Ideas for where your piece could go next
• What already shines or stands out
• Words or images that stuck with us ✨

If no one feels like sharing, that’s cool too - we’ll chat, swap ideas, and maybe grab a bite or drink.

🧠 What to Prepare

• A mini introduction:
  Be ready to share your name (yes, write it down if nerves turn your brain to soup - we’ve all been there 😅).
  Then tell us a bit about yourself - anything you’re comfortable sharing! For example:
• Where you’re from, what you do, or what sparked your interest in writing
• A fun fact or hobby outside of writing
• What kind of writing you do - fiction, non-fiction, poetry, fanfic, journaling, etc.
• The project you’re currently working on: format (short story, novel, essay, etc.) and theme/plot in a nutshell
  Try to keep it to about 1–2 minutes, just enough for everyone to get a sense of who you are.
• Your writing tools:
  Bring whatever you usually write with - laptop, notebook, typewriter, stone tablet, etc. ✍️
• Headphones:
  Optional, but helpful if you like writing with music or white noise.
• An open mind and kind heart:
  Bring your inclusive, curious, and wonderful self. That’s the most important part. 💜

🌱 Who’s this for?

Anyone who writes - or wants to. Whether you’re an experienced author, an occasional poet, or just trying to unblock that creative muscle, this session is a safe and supportive space to get inspired.

❤️ About East Ink Collective

We’re a new creative community for writers across East London and Essex.
We believe writing should be fun, inclusive, and human. No publishing credits required - just curiosity, words, and maybe a bit of caffeine.