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Writing Calendar: All Live Events
2026: Meddling with Poetry (Oct–Nov)
2027: Writing in Style (Feb–Mar) | Story Elements (Apr–Jul) | Summer of Writing (Aug) | Time to Write (Oct–Nov)
2028: Imaginary Worlds (Feb–Mar) | Immersive Fiction (May–Jul) | Summer of Writing (Aug) | Starting Points (Oct–Nov)
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Creative Writing Calendar: 2026

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September 2026

3 September 2026: Free Play with Poetry workshop

Join a free poem-writing workshop and create a surprising new poem, whether you've never written a line or live and breathe for the stuff.

Thurs 3 September, 7–8pm UK time
Live on Zoom (no replay)
All levels welcome, from never-touched-a-poem to I-bleed-poetry
Hands-on, fun, and you'll finish with your own new poem

7 September 2026, 5:30–6:20pm: Writing Boost: for members of The Writers' Greenhouse Community. Find out how to join here.
9 September 2026: 🐦 LAST DAY for the early-bird price for the Meddling with Poetry course
30 September 2026: LAST DAY to book for the Meddling with Poetry course

October 2026

5 October 2026, 5:30–6:20pm: Writing Boost: for members of The Writers' Greenhouse Community. Find out how to join here.

October–November 2026: Meddling with Poetry Course

Explore the delight and wild variety of writing poems, in playful workshop-style classes.

In-person course: Wednesday evenings 7 Oct – 25 Nov 2026
Online course: Thursday evenings 8 Oct – 26 Nov 2026

November 2026

2 November 2026, 5:30–6:20pm: Writing Boost: for members of The Writers' Greenhouse Community. Find out how to join here.

December 2026

7 December 2026, 5:30–6:20pm: Writing Boost: for members of The Writers' Greenhouse Community. Find out how to join here.

January 2027

4 January 2027, 5:30–6:20pm: Writing Boost FREE FOR ALL: Usually just for members of The Writers' Greenhouse Community; this month open to everyone!
8 January 2027: 🐦 LAST DAY for the early-bird price for the Writing in Style course
28 January 2027: LAST DAY to book for the Writing in Style course

February 2027

1 February 2027, 5:30–6:20pm: Writing Boost: for members of The Writers' Greenhouse Community. Find out how to join here.

February–March 2027: Writing In Style Course

Explore a wild range of styles in your writing.

In-person course: Wednesday evenings 3 Feb – 24 March 2027
Online course: Thursday evenings 4 Feb – 25 March 2027

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