What we’re about
This is a group for writers of all levels (from beginners through to experienced authors), who would like to meet other writers and hear and critique each others work, as well as write together and discuss literature.
I run similar groups in Sevilla and Madrid in Spain, but as I'm going to be spending the summer in Leeds, I thought I would start a group here!
I'm planning on the group including the following:
Critique sessions - where you can read poetry, prose, novels, blogs, scripts, non-fiction and receive feedback on your writing.
Any book book club - this is hugely popular in Seville! Each time we have a theme and you just bring a book that you enjoyed to recommend. You don't all have to read the same book!!
Writing Labs - 3 hour workshops to deep dive into a particular writing topic. These are paid events and places are limited.
Why join?
Get feedback on a work in progress and/or the state of a new piece. You don't have to listen to everything everyone says, but if a few people say the same thing, where there's smoke, there's likely fire!
Practice presentation and speaking abilities. Reading your work in front of others, even without feedback, will help you find the areas you need to rewrite.
Meet other writers-- maybe learn something from them! Find the people who you can bounce ideas off, the people who'll beta-read your novel, the people who will see your piece improve over time and get to know you as a writer.
Productivity: plan to come regularly so you will have a deadline for a new/edited piece.
Get book recommendations in the Any Book Book club sessions
Hone your writing!
I'm a best-selling author myself, and live between Spain and France and travel extensively too (I'm originally from the UK but grew up in NZ). For more about me just visit angela-atkins.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Writing GroupThe Brewery Tap, Leeds
This session is for writers of all levels, from beginners to experienced authors, who write fiction.
How it works: First of all we do some introductions so you can meet other writers,
We then spend around an hour doing a writing exercise. These are informal and great fun.
Everyone who is keen, shares what they have written and it's fascinating to see how different everyone's short piece is from the same instructions. My Seville group love this part of the session. It has helped some kick start their writing, and has helped other hone their craft.
We have a positive discussion on what worked well and what was done well.The last hour we spend on critique. We see who wants to read something out and get feedback. You don't have to share, you can just come along and discuss the readings and meet other writers but you must participate and give feedback.
Each person gets 10 minutes to read, and 5 - 10 minutes for feedback and discussion (timing depends on how many people are reading that evening). To read out, your piece must be 1800 words or less.
Timing: The session starts at 7pm until 9pm. Please arrive a few minutes before the group starts so that you don't miss out on introductions and make sure to get a drink to support the bar.
Cost: The event is free.
Your host: Hi I'm Angela Atkins. I'm a best-selling author (and a total bookworm) and run writing groups and book clubs in Sevilla and Madrid. I'm spending the summer in Leeds so wanted to help writers with their journey. I also run 3 hour writing labs (check out the listings for all the details), and mentor authors who are starting out.
Any questions let me know.
For more about me, just visit Angela-Atkins.com - Any Book Book ClubThe Soap Factory, Leeds LS1 4HR
Come and join us at the Any Book Book Club!
Starting at 11am - we meet to discuss great books. Bring along a book recommendation - of something great you've been reading or a book you love - to share the details with everyone. You'll hear about some books and authors you might not know and perhaps have a great discussion about literature.
This is not like usual book clubs - there's no book you have to read, it's about sharing books you've already read!THEME: Our theme for our second meeting is a recent book that impacted you or that you think could be a classic in 100 years!
Timing: I'll be there from 10.30am to start at 11am and we'll finish around 12.30pm. Please try and be on time! It just means we're not constantly interrupted once we get started with people arriving.
Cost: The event is free.
Contact: If you have any questions, just let me know through meetup chat.
As for me? I'm a best-selling author (and a total bookworm) and run writing groups and book clubs in Sevilla and Madrid. I'm spending the summer in Leeds so wanted to run what is our most popular event in Spain! We always have a lot of fun, find out about books and authors we didn't know about, and I've made some great friends through this group. So I hope you can be part of it!
Any questions let me know.
For more about me, just visit Angela-Atkins.com - Writing GroupThe Brewery Tap, Leeds
This session is for writers of all levels, from beginners to experienced authors, who write fiction.
How it works: First of all we do some introductions so you can meet other writers,
We then spend around an hour doing a writing exercise. These are informal and great fun.
Everyone who is keen, shares what they have written and it's fascinating to see how different everyone's short piece is from the same instructions. My Seville group love this part of the session. It has helped some kick start their writing, and has helped other hone their craft.
We have a positive discussion on what worked well and what was done well.The last hour we spend on critique. We see who wants to read something out and get feedback. You don't have to share, you can just come along and discuss the readings and meet other writers but you must participate and give feedback.
Each person gets 10 minutes to read, and 5 - 10 minutes for feedback and discussion (timing depends on how many people are reading that evening). To read out, your piece must be 1800 words or less.
Timing: The session starts at 7pm until 9pm. Please arrive a few minutes before the group starts so that you don't miss out on introductions and make sure to get a drink to support the bar.
Cost: The event is free.
Your host: Hi I'm Angela Atkins. I'm a best-selling author (and a total bookworm) and run writing groups and book clubs in Sevilla and Madrid. I'm spending the summer in Leeds so wanted to help writers with their journey. I also run 3 hour writing labs (check out the listings for all the details), and mentor authors who are starting out.
Any questions let me know.
For more about me, just visit Angela-Atkins.com - Writing GroupThe Brewery Tap, Leeds
This session is for writers of all levels, from beginners to experienced authors, who write fiction.
How it works: First of all we do some introductions so you can meet other writers,
We then spend around an hour doing a writing exercise. These are informal and great fun.
Everyone who is keen, shares what they have written and it's fascinating to see how different everyone's short piece is from the same instructions. My Seville group love this part of the session. It has helped some kick start their writing, and has helped other hone their craft.
We have a positive discussion on what worked well and what was done well.The last hour we spend on critique. We see who wants to read something out and get feedback. You don't have to share, you can just come along and discuss the readings and meet other writers but you must participate and give feedback.
Each person gets 10 minutes to read, and 5 - 10 minutes for feedback and discussion (timing depends on how many people are reading that evening). To read out, your piece must be 1800 words or less.
Timing: The session starts at 7pm until 9pm. Please arrive a few minutes before the group starts so that you don't miss out on introductions and make sure to get a drink to support the bar.
Cost: The event is free.
Your host: Hi I'm Angela Atkins. I'm a best-selling author (and a total bookworm) and run writing groups and book clubs in Sevilla and Madrid. I'm spending the summer in Leeds so wanted to help writers with their journey. I also run 3 hour writing labs (check out the listings for all the details), and mentor authors who are starting out.
Any questions let me know.
For more about me, just visit Angela-Atkins.com
