Creative Writing Hub: Winter / Spring 2026

📚 Library Writing Sessions: Unlock Your Inner Writer!📅

Every Other Thursday Starting 22 Jan

New Year, new season of free, informal writing workshops at Exeter Library! These sessions welcome writers of all levels and genres, providing a nurturing space to explore new ideas, build your skills, and share your work in a supportive group. Each session brings a unique theme, encouraging you to experiment with different forms and topics.

Whether you're new to writing or a seasoned wordsmith, there's something here for everyone! Led by Library staff members Nat & Chris, with occasional guest facilitators

PLEASE NOTE: Anybody aged 12+ is welcome to attend, but the sessions are adult orientated and contain adults writing and sharing work in the room, which may include some adults themes and language.

📍 Session Details:

• When: Every other Thursday, starting 22 Jan 2026
• Time: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
• Where: Exeter Library
• Cost: Free
• Limited Spaces: Booking essential

📘 Upcoming Themes:

05 FEB - More Poetry, Please
You're a poet even if you didn't know it. Chris leads another poetry session, with silly warm ups, serious writing and some superb examples from contemporary poets

19 FEB - Remember, re-memoir
A deep dive into the world of memoir writing, and writing about the self. Led by Nat

05 MARCH- Tales From the Wild
Join storyteller & author Lisa Schneidau for a lively 90-minute storytelling workshop.

This practical and playful session explores the differences between written and spoken storytelling, builds confidence through simple techniques, and uses story games to spark imagination... with a touch of dark folklore along the way.

19 MARCH - Nature Writing
Nat leads another workshop exploring senses and the natural world, with a quick trip into Rougemont Gardens for some crisp, Springtime inspiration

02 APRIL - April Fools & Writing Tools
A whole session about loosening up and bringing a sense of play into our work, with some silly and surreal exercises, and plenty of opportunity to share. Led by Chris & Nat.