The Writing Squad

Prose Mini Goals
2021-04-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-04-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-04-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-04-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-16 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
This Zoom meeting will last maybe about an hour and not longer than an hour and half.
We are seeing how we have done with the mini-goals we set ourselves last week, and maybe renewing them or setting new ones.
This is open to Squad 1-9 with a focus on prose writers, there are other groups for poets and scriptwriters. If you haven’t been to a previous meeting, you are welcome to join, just let steve@writingsquad.com know you want to come.
You will be sent a link before the meeting and you can go on Zoom from your computer or phone.

Script Mini Goals
2021-04-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-04-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-15 17:30 - 19:00
This Zoom meeting will last maybe about an hour and not longer than an hour and half.
We are seeing how we have done with the mini-goals we set ourselves last week, and maybe renewing them or setting new ones.
This is open to Squad 1-9 with a focus on scriptwriters, there are other groups for poets and prose writers. If you haven’t been to a previous meeting, you are welcome to join, just let steve@writingsquad.com know you want to come.
You will be sent a link before the meeting and you can go on Zoom from your computer or phone.

Poets Mini Goals
2021-04-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-04-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-04-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-31 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-03-10 17:30 - 19:00
This Zoom meeting will last maybe about an hour and not longer than an hour and half.
We are seeing how we have done with the mini-goals we set ourselves last week, and maybe renewing them or setting new ones.
This is open to Squad 1-9 with a focus on poets, there are other groups for script and prose writers. If you haven’t been to a previous meeting, you are welcome to join, just let steve@writingsquad.com know you want to come.
You will be sent a link before the meeting and you can go on Zoom from your computer or phone.

SFF Mini Goals
2021-04-19 18:00 - 19:30

Morning Space
2021-04-06 07:00 - 08:30, 2021-03-30 07:00 - 20:30, 2021-03-23 07:00 - 08:30, 2021-03-16 07:00 - 08:30
OPEN ALL SQUADS
Every Tuesday morning.
Based on our regular event Space this is an informal silent writing session set up by Lydia Allison and James Varney. Log on and get creative – alone together – before the day really begins. Library/coffee shop vibes, coffee optional, dressing gowns encouraged.
The Zoom link will be posted on the Squad facebook page each Tuesday morning.

SQUAD 10 MINI GOALS
2021-04-05 18:00 - 19:30

Workshop Workshop 2
2021-04-01 19:00 - 20:00
A sharing of old skills and new techniques in a safe and friendly space.
This is and opportunity for six of you to share workshop tips and techniques. It is for all levels, whether you’re just starting out, have been running workshops and want new ideas, or are an experienced workshop leader wanting to refresh or try out new things.
We’ll create a safe and friendly space, facilitated by Steve D, in which each participant will take a turn at leading the rest of us in an exercise or game.
If you just want to take part and not lead an exercise that’s fine, with have six places for people just to join in.
Hopefully you’ll go away with plenty of new exercises to use in workshop and writing situations, and the confidence to try them out.
If you want to lead an exercise sign up here.
If you just want to take part sign up here.
Please don’t sign up for both Workshop Workshops!

The Space
2021-03-31 19:30 - 21:00
Wednesday 31st March 19.30-21.00 On Zoom
SIGN UP HERE
Think of it as your favourite library, a coffee shop, or a co-working space. It’s a room full of writers at work, and it’s a way of making a commitment to yourself to show up and write. Pop in to The Space to work on any writing project that you like – and in case you need inspiration, an optional writing prompt from Francesca will be emailed in advance, for you to use, adapt or ignore. Or she can send you it when she welcomes you in.
Come and go as your please, and feel free to make yourself a cuppa. We’ll work in silence but halfway through there’ll be the option of joining small-group break-out rooms for 5 minutes, for a quick chat.

Writing from Pictures
2021-03-27 14:00 - 16:00
This is a Squad 10 workshop, any grads who want a place should one be available contact billie@writingsquad.com
Saturday 27th March 14.00-16.00 On Zoom
SIGN UP HERE
Ekphrastic Writing – exploring ways in which art can be used as a source of inspiration for stories and poems.
We will explore strategies and techniques that can be used to respond to artworks and how a writer can approach different forms of art as a basis for writing.
We will discuss the importance of the inspiration to the piece of ekphrastic art. Is it important to reference this to the reader, or can the work stand without it?
We will also explore the writer’s response to the inspiration in producing writing which can in turn evoke an emotional response in the reader; which artworks to work with and inspiration in comparison with other sources (an experience, memory, reading, music etc. )
The workshop will contain exercises aimed at producing poetry and prose fiction.
You will go away with a number of different practical methods that can be used when writing in response to artworks and with the skills and confidence to try this out in your own writing practice.
SIGN UP HERE

SFF Mini Goals
2021-03-22 18:00 - 19:30
Setting goals is a really useful way of prioritising our writing, and being accountable (principally to ourselves). Since the first Covid lockdown, the Squad has run a number of Mini-Goals groups, which have been a fantastic resource, and a source of support, motivation, and encouragement (as well as a lot of fun).
This group mets monthly, and it is never too late to join, if you want to put on the list to receive the link email billie@writingsquad.com

The Space
2021-03-17 19:30 - 21:00
Wednesday 17th March 19.30-21.00 On Zoom
SIGN UP HERE
Think of it as your favourite library, a coffee shop, or a co-working space. It’s a room full of writers at work, and it’s a way of making a commitment to yourself to show up and write. Pop in to The Space to work on any writing project that you like – and in case you need inspiration, an optional writing prompt from Francesca will be emailed in advance, for you to use, adapt or ignore. Or she can send you it when she welcomes you in.
Come and go as your please, and feel free to make yourself a cuppa. We’ll work in silence but halfway through there’ll be the option of joining small-group break-out rooms for 5 minutes, for a quick chat.

The Home Concert
2021-03-11 20:30 - 21:30
Join us for The Home Concert, a Squad open mic for musicians, songwriters and spoken word folk. Hosted by Squad 8’s Louise Essex, we’ll spend an hour listening and appreciating all things aural. Come to share your stuff or sit back and enjoy!
If you want a slot contact Louise via billie@writingsquad.com by March 5th.
