Events Programme
All events start at 7.30pm, whether in person or on Zoom.
Our venue for in person meetings is the
Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL.
16th September 2024
Committee: Mixer
Meet other members, old and new, and learn more about our programme for the year, our competitions, and information about the Scottish Association of Writers (SAW) of which we are an affiliated member
Quaker Meeting House
30th September 2024
Ingrid Jendrzejewski: Humourous writing
Humour can be difficult to convey in writing. Join our workshop for hints and tips. Zoom Workshop
14th October 2024
Members Speed Dating
There is so much we can learn about each other, that we don’t often have an opportunity to share. Come to this meeting and gain a greater understanding of your fellow club members
Quaker Meeting House
28th October 2024
Anne Hamilton: Poetry writing
Poetry is a very popular medium with our members, and amongst the Scottish public. Join our workshop for insights into how to hone your craft.
Zoom Workshop
11th November 2024
Alex Penland: Historical Research in Fiction
Historical Fiction continues to be as popular as ever, especially stories set in Scotland. Join us for this talk and workshop to learn how to start - and when to stop.
Quaker Meeting House
25th November 2024
Kirsty Todd: Motivation
Struggling to get started writing? Suddenly lost your mojo part-way through a manuscript? Join Kirsty for great ways to regain your love for your writing.
Zoom Workshop
2nd December 2024
Elizabeth Dearnley: Fairy/Folklore
Folklore is often used, in poetry, prose, and even non-fiction. Join Elizabeth to learn more about these fascinating ideas, and how to incorporate them into your writing.
Quaker Meeting House
16th December 2024
Winter Party
Join us to celebrate the end of another year.
Quaker Meeting House
6th January 2025
Jordan McClymont: Working in Film
Join us for our first meeting of the new year as Jordan talks to us about how to see your work on screen.
Quaker Meeting House
20th January 2025
Club Members’ Book Presentation
Many of our members have books that have been published. Join us at our January online meeting to share your work with us.
Zoom meeting
3rd February 2025
Lesley Kelly: Gritty Dystopian Fiction
Do you like to write darker stories? Stories where the darkness of the environment is a major influence on the characters and narrative? Come to this meeting to learn more about the elements that make up this type of story-telling
Quaker Meeting House
17th February 2025
Lindz McLeod: Querying Agents - Pitch letters workshop
Once you’ve written and edited your work, you may want to seek traditional publication. This will usually involve securing the services of an agent. Join Club President Lindz as she advises you how to craft a pitch letter to aid your path to success.
Zoom Workshop
3rd March 2025
Kofi Brown: Religious Symbolism & Monsters in Literature
Join club member Kofi as he talks to us about what we should consider when we want to include these ideas in our writing.
Quaker Meeting House
17th March 2025
Club Members: Writing Problems
Written yourself into a corner? Not sure of the most fitting name for your character? Need advice on the best way to research a specific point? Join us to seek answers to those burning issues.
Zoom Workshop
7th April 2025
Members’ Open Mic
Reading excerpts from your work is an invaluable skill, and one that writers are often asked to undertake. Join us with a short piece of work to practice your skills
Quaker Meeting House
28th April 2025
Emily H. Wilson: Adapting Ancient Myths for a Modern Audience
Updates to stories from mythology have become a huge commercial and critical success. Join this workshop to learn the ‘do’s and don’t’s’ of playing with long-established stories.
Zoom Workshop
12th May 2025
Wendy Jones: Self-publishing
Join local legend Wendy as she guides you through everything you need to know to successfully self-publish.
Quaker Meeting House
26th May 2025
C. McGill: History of Science
Writing historical fiction and not sure what tech and inventions your characters would have available to them? Join C McGill as they take us through a timeline of science, so that you get it right first time.
Zoom meeting
9th June 2025
Club AGM
Join us to bid farewell to the club year. After the business, we will present prizes to our competition winners, and there will be cake to share.
Quaker Meeting House