Nottingham Writers' Studio

01/09/2026

🔆Hello September!

Now we've had a great summer break, our thoughts turn back to what's on the schedule for 'back to school month'!

💎This Thursday Hannah and the Diamonds are back with the popular poetry workshop, 'Diamonds and Rust' at The Studio, Broadway Cinema in the hub of our vibrant city.

Then next week, we have two more opportunities for writers to develop their craft...

🥼Shreya Sen Handley is back for an online bespoke group session that addresses those critical complaints that prevent us from making progress. 'The Writers' Clinic' is only open to members at the moment, but if you are not a member and would like to chat to us about mentoring available through us, get in touch!

🕛We round off that week with a half-day workshop at Nottingham Central Library with Tina Jay, who will be focusing on 'Creative Effective Endings' in readiness for us all getting stuck back into our writing projects this autumn.

(Links to all workshops are in the comments)

Look out for our September blog update and news on our appearance at the Nottingham Book Festival also, coming up soon...

29/08/2026

📺 Something for a wet weekend perhaps?

📺 It's always a pleasure to share what our members have been creating with all of our followers, so here's something new to view!

Congratulations to local author Liam G. Martin for getting this off the ground, we look forward to following the series on Mythos TV

In our first episode, we explore why myths matter. What can we learn from them? Why can stories thousands of years old still speak to us today?

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel now.

28/08/2026

Well done to those of you who have kept up their writing routine over August, and thank you for signing in as you arrived in Room 4 - really helpful.

We are back at Nottingham Central Library this Saturday morning at 11:00am for some dedicated writing time in a calm and welcoming space.

Join us by booking your space via the link in the comments.

27/08/2026

📝 Are you an NWS member that would benefit from an hour in Shreya's surgery?

📝 Do you have burning questions that you feel an experienced writer and published author can answer?

If yes, then book yourself a slot at her upcoming writers' clinic and help yourself to move on from those writing niggles that are getting in your way!

Booking is via Eventbrite and spaces will be limited so essential - link in comments.

24/08/2026

What's coming up in September...?

For our members, we have an exclusive group mentoring session 'The Writers' Clinic' with Shreya Sen Handley running monthly on Friday evenings, the perfect placement if you have a weekend of writing planned.

"Just brilliant. Shreya is engaging and encouraging. She gave me clear, practical advice. I came away with suggestions which helped me to make immediate improvements to my writing."(NWS Member on the last session)

And Tina is back to deliver her popular workshop on 'Creating Effective Endings', a sticking point for many writers, but one that can be unstuck with careful planning.

"Tina is clear and to the point. Her delivery is dynamic and the pace of the workshop was perfect to allow us time to write and feedback."

If you would like to know more about these opportunities click on the links in the comments.

Got a question? Get in touch!

[email protected]

24/08/2026

📝 The writing prompt for our next Evening Social is

'Wind'

Scribble a story, pen a poem, and bring it along to share!

23/08/2026

📖 Thanks to Teika and Steve for their support with putting together our next anthology.

📖 With the advice from this beautiful book by FT Barbini - Luna Press Publishing loaned by and the typesetting skills of Steve from , we definitely have a great team behind this one.

Look out for more updates coming soon...

23/08/2026

💎 We are creeping closer to September, which means it's almost time for another Diamonds and Rust Poetry night!

💎 All welcome to this supportive writers community workshop.

💎 Please book your place via the Eventbrite link in the comments 👇🏼

21/08/2026

🔆 The sun is back, it's almost the weekend and time to find some SPACE TO WRITE!

You will find a group of dedicated writers scribbling and tapping away on their long-term projects at this Saturday morning.

🔆 Why not join us at 11am in Room 4!

Non-members welcome- please book your space via Eventbrite (link in comments)

Got a question? Get in touch!

[email protected]

19/08/2026

📚 What's on your 'to be read' pile?

Most avid readers have them. They get taller, a little shorter, then taller again!

📚 Who would like to bet another book is added to this pile before this read...?