Free online writing group welcomes writers from Salisbury and Wiltshire

Writers across Salisbury, Amesbury and the wider Wiltshire area are being invited to join a free online creative writing group offering regular writing sessions, feedback and support through Zoom.

The Worldwide Writing Collective was established in April 2023 by fantasy writer Andrew Nichols, who founded the group to create a friendly and welcoming space where people could develop their writing skills, share ideas and connect with other writers.

The group operates entirely online, allowing people to take part from home without needing to travel or attend in-person meetings. Writers can join from anywhere in the UK or further afield.

Andrew hosts the sessions through Zoom, providing creative writing exercises, opportunities for feedback and practical support for people working on their writing.

The group meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening, with each session offering a different approach to creative writing.

Tuesday sessions run from 7pm to 9pm and focus on structured creative writing exercises, followed by feedback from other participants.

On Wednesdays, the group meets from 7pm to 8.40pm for free writing sessions, giving members time to concentrate on their own projects before sharing their work and receiving feedback.

Thursday sessions take place from 7pm to 8.30pm and are focused on helping writers work through challenges they may be facing. Participants can discuss problems with their writing, exchange ideas and receive practical advice and feedback.

A book club also takes place once a month, following the regular Thursday session, giving members another opportunity to discuss books and share their interest in literature.

Andrew said he originally established the group because his long-standing health issues made it difficult to organise and run regular in-person activities.

By moving the sessions online, he has been able to maintain a consistent programme while making creative writing more accessible to people who might otherwise struggle to attend a local group.

The Worldwide Writing Collective is free to join, and writers are welcome to attend sessions as frequently or occasionally as they wish.

Whether someone is an experienced writer, working on their first story or simply interested in exploring creative writing as a hobby, the sessions offer an opportunity to develop ideas and receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment.

People interested in joining can find the group through its Meetup page, where they can register for individual sessions and access the relevant Zoom meeting links.

Further information is available through the group's Meetup page at www.meetup.com/creative-writing-online-uk.

Anyone with questions can also contact Andrew by email at worldwidewritersassociation92@gmail.com