The Writing Salon is unlike any other event for writers. It seeks to draw inspiration from unlikely places as it dissects genre and narrative, explores fiction and non-fiction, and dives into all forms of storytelling. Through a mixture of video, audio, theory, practical exercises, interviews with guests, and a very social and engaged membership it will make you feel energised about your writing. Everyone is welcome, as well as all writing genres and formats. Some members have no previous writing experience – others write regularly for stage, page and screen. Whatever your level, you’ll get a warm welcome.
Join host Mark Heywood for the New Year edition of The Writing Salon on Tuesday, 21st January 2025. The January edition is always extremely popular as writers seek inspiration for the year ahead. This year we’ll be diving into the wonderful world of steampunk. At its best it fuses political and social issues, with science and chaotic imagination. At its worst it is poorly executed polished-brass-Victoriana, and the pitfalls are not always obvious.
In this session we’ll look at examples of both and explore what you can learn from this genre, and how it might inspire your writing in 2025.
As ever, there will be a practical section, so grab your pencil cases, and we’ll see you there.
RSVP to catherine@unionclub.co.uk
The session starts at 7pm but please feel free to book a table at the Club from 6pm to enjoy a bite to eat, or arrive a little early in order grab a drink before we begin (you can also book a table for 9pm to have your supper afterwards!)
Email reception@unionclub.co.uk to book. PLEASE NOTE – Writing Salon is getting very busy. Do make sure you RSVP to guarantee admittance.
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WRITING SALON DATES 2025
Febrary 18th – March 18th – April 22nd – May 20th – June 17th – July 22nd – September 16th – October 21st – November 18th