exercises
New Year Workshop
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamJust to get you back in the writing zone we're starting with our New Year Workshop. Short story writer, Keith Havers will being leading a workshop on inspiration. Without it there would be no stories, so come along and find out how you can turn those light-bulb moments into the makings of a story. Keith […]
January Read & Write Night…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamOur first Read & Write night of 2018 focuses on character. We'll have a writing exercise and discussion on this session's key topic. The members in-depth critique group will be meeting for the first time in the year. All visitors are welcome to join us for our informal second meeting of the month.
February Read & Write Night…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamMEETING CANCELLED The NWC Committee decided that with the current and predicted weather- snow and freezing temperatures- the February Read & Write night should be cancelled. Please see our calendar for our March meetings.
March Read & Write Night…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamJoin us for our March Read & Write night where we'll be catching up on the writing exercise from February's snow-hit meeting. This month we have lines of dialogue for you to open your story with. Who is speaking and to whom is up to you... If you prefer non-fiction use the opening lines to […]
Read & Write Night – Behind the Door…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamJoin us for our April Read & Write Night where our exercise topic and discussion is Description- Behind the Door. Whether you are a prose, poetry or non-fiction writer description is an important part of your readers enjoyment and understanding; but too much description can be off-putting. So our exercise this session is to go […]
May Read & Write Night…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamFor our Read & Write night this month we're focusing on backstory, including visual prompts to get everyone thinking and writing. The aim of the writing session is to identify when the backstory ends and the story really starts... Each writer can work at their own pace, whatever their level of ability. There will also […]
June Read & Write Night…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamAs the June Read & Write night date also happens to be #National Writing Day we'll be joining in at Wednesday's session. We have a dialogue exercise, as we've had a number of requests to revisit the topic- so our aim is to write the first draft of a 'dialogue only' story. Writing Magazine also run […]
July Read & Write Night…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamFor our last summer Read and Write night of this year we have a couple of simple writing exercises, with time to listen to what results from your pens and keyboards. When you have a writing problem it's good to share with other writers who can not only sympathise but provide helpful suggestions, so we'll […]
In-House : October – Flash Fiction…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamWe're holding an in-house session on Flash Fiction this meeting. The focus will be on stories under 500 words. What to consider when writing flash fiction. Readings of 200 and 300 word stories as examples. In the latter half of the meeting there'll be a writing exercise with prompts.
October Read & Write Night…Postcard Inspiration
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamFor our October Read & Write night we're going to use a selection of postcards to inspire your creativity. Whether you want to write fact or fiction the aim of this session is to get you mining your memories; creating associations and enjoying creating ideas. There will be people, places, street scenes, and colourful settings […]