Writing Groups 2025/2026.
Once again in 2025/26 I will be running three writing groups at the Open Door in Lewes, East Sussex. Last year I changed the format, capping the number of participants to five writers in each group, and this has proved a positive change. The smaller number allows for deeper conversation about our writing practices month to month, and also means each writer can submit work (up to 5000 words) every month. Three writers’ submissions are workshopped by the group (on rotation), while the remaining two writers submit to me only. The current participants have told me this opportunity to submit every month has very much helped them keep on track with their projects.
This year I am running the groups from September through May, with no sessions in the month of December. There will be 8 sessions in total. Each group meets once a month and the session runs from 10 am to 2 pm.
I have now opened registration for the 2025/26 groups. These will take place on the following dates. As places tend to go fast, many taken up by returning writers, I would recommend you get in touch soon, should you be interested.
The dates for the 25/26 Groups are:
Fourth Saturday of the month: Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 29, Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30.
Third Wednesday of the month: Sept 17, Oct 22, Nov 19, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, April 22, May 20
Fourth Wednesday of the month: Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 26, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, April 29, May 27
The total fee for the year (8 meetings) is £1000.
