All Events
Our wee group runs all year round, hosting a variety of amazing writing events you can really sink your teeth into.
To learn more about all the events we host and what we get up to, continue scrolling.
To find out exactly what we’re hosting this week, jump to our google calendar. All dates and times are subject to change.
Regular Weekly Events
Critique Club*
Every Wednesday – 19:30PM TO 8:30PM (Summer Season)
Every Wednesday – 7PM TO 8PM (Winter Season)
Each week one of our members submits a piece of writing to be read and critiqued by the group. On Wednesday evenings we get together to give our feedback and share our thoughts. You can find out more it about it here.
*Doesn’t run during March/July/November
Online Write-Ins
Every Wednesday* – 8:30PM TO 11PM (Summer Season)
Every Wednesday* – 8PM TO 11PM (Winter Season)
Our Discord write-ins feature a fun mix of writing and chatting, with a series of short sprints to keep those word counts ticking. Feel free to drop in and out whenever you are free. *Also Saturdays during Quest Months.
In-Person Write-In
Every Sunday: 2PM TO 5PM
We reserve tables in the top-floor café of the Sauchiehall Street, Waterstones. Bring a laptop/tablet/notebook and join us for an afternoon of writing, coffee, cake, and good craic. Plug sockets might be available but can’t be guaranteed, so we recommend charging devices beforehand if possible. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Regular Montly Events
Freshers’ Night
Hosted three times a year, at the end of February, June and October.
An introductory event, only for members who are new (or feel new). If you’ve only been to a few events, or none at all, or you joined two years ago but have never been active, come along! It will be just new folk and a couple members of the leadership team. It’s a great chance to meet some of your fellow writers and get an idea of how the group events work.
Meet & Greet
Hosted three times a year, at the end of February, June and October.
Before we begin another month of writing, sprints, and chaos, let’s get to know each other. All are welcome, no matter how long you’ve been here. A fun night of chat and games.
Plot Doctor
Hosted three times a year, at the end of February, June and October.
Do you know what you’re writing in March/July/November? Or are you torn between a few options? Or have no idea at all?
At our Plot Doctor night, everyone gets the chance to talk about their project and receive feedback, suggestions, and bounce ideas back and forth. Hopefully by the end of the night you are well-set to begin writing on the 1st.
Midnight Launch Party
February 28th, June 31st and October 31st
We will count down to midnight together so we can begin writing when the clock strikes 12.
TGIO! (Thank Gandalf it’s Over!)
Beginning of April, August, and December.
The challenge is over! You can relax and look back on everything you’ve accomplished with pride. The Thank God It’s Over party is a little celebration of those accomplishments, looking back at the best moments of the month we shared together.
Workshops
Every few months
Our group is filled with writers at different stages of the journey will to share their knowledge. Join us for workshops on genre, plot, character, writing a query letter and getting an agent!
*Don’t run during March/July/November
Skillshare
Once per month.
We’re a talented group, with a broad range of expertise, experience, and knowledge, and this event is the place to share them. Events change so check the calendar and the spreadsheet (on the Discord) for potential topics.
In the past we have had exciting titles like; ‘Designing Origin Stories Using Attachment Theory’, ‘Let’s Talk Swords (and Other Implements)’, and ‘How to Make Your Author Website’. If you have a topic that you’d love to share, we’d love to hear it! Anyone is welcome to present.
*Doesn’t run during March/July/November
Yearly Events
Names can be subject to change.
Prep-ruary
Every February
Join us in preparing for the March Quest!
March Quest
Every March
Set your own goal in words, hours, or pages, and spend the month writing with a gaggle of supportive writers!
Prune
Every June
Join us in preparing for the July Quest!
July Quest
Every July
Set your own goal be it words, hours, or pages, and spend the month writing with a gaggle of supportive writers!
Prep-tober
Every October
Join us in preparing for the November Adventure!
November Adventure
Every November
We invite you to join us in the challenge to write 50,000 words in this month, or 100 hours.
The Night of Writing Dangerously
Middle/End of November
Our fanciest event. We usually hire a venue space in Glasgow, where we encourage you to dress up as fancy as you want, and join us for an evening of toasts, speeches, performances, readings, games, drinks, and food. If you make it to just one event in November, we recommend it’s this one.
Exact date in 2026 to be announced.
All of our events are subject to change. If you choose to attend any of our in-person events before joining our Discord Server, it is assumed that you have read our Rules/Policy and agree to them.
Failure to adhere to the rules will result in immediate removal from the group.
Event Calendar
The easiest way to keep up to date with all our events is to join our Discord, or download our Google calendar.
FAQs
How often do you meet?
We meet weekly on Wednesday and Sundays.
Can beginners join?
Of course! Writers of all levels are welcome.
Is there a fee?
Nope! Membership is completely free.
Do you have to be from the west of Scotland?
Not at all! The more the merrier!