We’re now starting the April meeting at the Nottingham Mechanics from 1.00 pm. But don’t panic if you can’t be there at that time.
Between 1 and 2.30 pm, members and visitors can use the meeting room (The Boardroom) informally; talk to your fellow writers, read out work for feedback and discuss ideas.
You might prefer to arrive early and buy lunch in the Mechanics restaurant, before the structured session of writing challenges starts at 2.30, and finishes approximately 4.45 pm. This includes a short break around 3.30.
These meetings do have a cost attached: NWC members:£3 ; Non-members: £5
(Please be aware, we cannot accept card payment, so please ensure you have cash, cheque, or can do a BACS payment.)
Join us for February with NWC at The Playwright pub on Shakespeare Street, Nottingham.
This is an informal meeting with writers of all abilities and interests.
Arrive at 12.30 pm for lunch, the food is good, or a little later for the start of the meeting at 1.30 pm. We’re in the event room at the rear of the building.
Any questions? Please use our contact form, or speak to us via our Facebook page .
Our December second Saturday meeting is at The Playwright from 12.30-4 pm.
As it’s Christmas, let’s celebrate. We’ll be chatting, writing, reading, and enjoying being part of the Nottingham writing community.
Come early for lunch- the food is great. Or arrive when you can. Find us in one of the Hideaway events rooms, with tables, chairs and comfy sofas.
Need further info. Then please use our contact us form with your questions.
Dates for 2023 are to be confirmed in the New Year.
Join us for our fourth Friday meeting at the Nottingham Mechanics on the 25th, from 2.30-4.45 pm.
We have our new ten minute get to know you at the start of each session. Manuscript reading and feedback, along with a focus topic.
And as Christmas is moving closer, we’ll have an Xmas related writing exercise.
This is our last Friday meeting of the year, and the dates for our 2023 programme will be added in the New Year.
Visitors are welcome for a small charge, and NWC membership remains open. For more details please contact us.
Join us for our second Saturday in October meeting at The Playwright in Nottingham city centre.
We’ll be listening to the results of last month’s homework, and any manuscript reading for feedback. There’s always a short writing exercise to keep everyone focused too.
There will be new elements added during the sessions this year, aimed to challenge you.
Arrive early to have lunch- the food is good, and if you can’t finish it all, just ask the bar staff for a box to take it home with you.
You can chat with other writers in a friendly atmosphere.
Any queries? Please use our contact form and an email address we can respond to.
Join us for our second Saturday of the month meeting- NWC at The Playwright.
An opportunity for writers to get together in an informal atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon.
Talk writing, do writing, and go home with a writing challenge to be completed for the next meeting- not compulsory.
Arrive in the first hour and have lunch while you get to know people. You can join in any time during the afternoon, and leave early if you need to.
This meeting is free, but please show your appreciation for the venue providing the space by buying a drink, and/or food- it’s tasty too.
Join us for our regular fourth Friday with NWC, on the 24th June at the Nottingham Mechanics, from 2.30-4.30 pm.
There will be time for reading out your work- including from those who did the homework assignment.
You’ll be able to get creative with a writing exercise, and there will be time to chat about writing.
Meeting fees apply: members £3; non-members £5.
This month we are holding a workshop.
Successful published short-story writer, Keith Havers, will be leading this month’s session. Your story can be any length from flash fiction up to 1200 words on the theme enclosed space.
Perhaps, you have a suitable story all ready written. If not, put a few ideas down on your page.
Please be aware plug points in the meeting room are limited, so charge any devices before attending the meeting.
We’ll be in the Lounge on the first floor of the Nottingham Mechanics.
Meeting Fees
Non-members: £5
Members: £3
Membership
Annual membership: £16 (please request a form at the meeting).
Membership is currently open to new writers, and members renewing for another year.
Where and When
We’re delighted to announce our in-person meetings return this month.
Join us from 2.30-5 pm this Friday 24th September at the Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street in the city centre.
Details
The September meeting will be a catch-up on what our members have been working on- and any successes since we were last together. We’ll also be renewing memberships and signing up new members.
We still welcome visitors for a small charge: £5
As with many organisations, there’s been a few changes #post pandemic.
- We have reduced the membership fee and combined our previous member categories.
Future
For the remainder of 2021 our meetings will remain on the fourth Friday of the month (even if the month has five Fridays).
Our venue currently has limited opening times, so we are no longer able to meet on an evening or Saturday. We chose a Friday afternoon as it may help those writers who have flexible working hours. Unfortunately, we know this may not suit everyone.
Meanwhile, we are looking for additional venues for potential monthly Saturday afternoons meetings.
Reassurance
We want our members and visitors to feel safe at our meetings. The room we are using, has both space and ventilation. The NWC Committee confirm that anyone wishing to wear a face mask or shield are welcome to do so.
We will be updating the website in the coming months to reflect membership changes. So please contact us?: if you are interested in taking up membership, or have any queries relating to meetings.
You can also check our social media for the latest updates. Either Facebook or Twitter.
