Why are you starting this group? 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harper North have recently opened an office in Manchester and one if the first things they did was have a meeting with the Squad. They are looking for northern writers, northern voices, what exactly does that mean? This is our chance to find out with Harper North’s Publishing Director and their Editor at Large. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday 3rd 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 […]
INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS - SQUAD DAYS We will slide from Zoom into this programme when it is possible. If on Zoom they will stay at two hours starting at 14.00, if we are able to meet up face to face they will take place in the cities mentioned from 11.00-17.00. All Saturdays. Put the dates […]
SQUAD 10 ONLY Squad writers have no shortage of great ideas – but a great idea sinks or swims with the words on the page and how skilfully they’re chosen and crafted. In this workshop, we will focus on and get excited by the word-by-word craft that changes decent writing into great writing. ‘The best […]
We have found our Zoom mini-goals sessions have been a great way of Squad writers supporting each other by setting monthly mini-goals. Not big goals. We are thinking of small achievable goals, either in your writing or personal things that will help you find the time and space to write. Don’t worry if you haven’t got […]