Shed Writers

07/10/2026

Ahead of that season that shall not be named just yet... we are excited to announce our upcoming anthology, 'Embers and Icicles'! Currently in production, it’s shaping up to be a great winter read and a wonderful gift.

We’ll be hosting live reading sessions and popping up at events over the coming months so you can meet the writers, hear some stories and poems, and grab your copy.

Stay tuned—more details coming soon 🤩

14/08/2026

Wonderful evening last night for our first Open Mic night at Colette's Cairn with the Shed Writers, Lochwinnoch Writers and other guests. and even . First of many new events scheduled for the months ahead. Follow and spread the word to keep up to date with what's happening.

07/08/2026

An interesting discussion on the use of AI in writing 💭 https://post.substack.com/p/an-authors-2-million-book-deal-was?r=6xma3c

Three writers jump in a Google doc to discuss the fallout from this most recent literary scandal and debate the future of the industry in the shadow of AI

05/08/2026

Inspiration and motivation were flowing at our meet up yesterday. Lots of great material for our new compilation 💡 ✍🏼

Another day with the Shed Writers working on our next anthology. Plenty of tea, coffee and goodies to help the . Plenty of pieces too to share at the Open Mic Night on Thursday the 13th of August 6.30 to 8pm at Colette's Cairn - book your seat for this free event, share some or just be inspired with the of words.

01/08/2026

It's time! Come along to our next event Colette's Cairn, , , , , . Guaranteed to be a fun night in the warm, hospitable Colette's Cairn. Last time was a blast! Whether you want to perform your first piece, have been regularly performing or just want to be entertained come along, soak up the and eat cake!
There will be a few of us there from the Shed Writers and I am sure there will be many more coming along.

25/06/2026

10/06/2026

We had a fantastic workshop with Jim Carruth today, exploring 8 key points for writing prose and poetry - using friends and family as inspiration!

Thanks to Lyle Gateway for providing the space and refreshments

27/05/2026

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26/05/2026

Join The Shed Writers for a chill hangout where stories come alive and creativity flows in person!

22/05/2026

This was our event at Gourock Library recently. It was a great night, enjoyed by all 😄. Reserve your (free) spot at our upcoming event at Colette's Cairn next week through this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-shed-writers-tickets-1988565732637