Welcome to the Writers’ Society. We’re UCL’s home for creative writers of all descriptions. We’re here if you want feedback, inspiration, or just to spend time with other people who enjoy writing. All genres of writing are welcome! We aim to give a completely fresh, creative and practical way of discussing writing for our members all year round.
Our Events
For regular activities we offer:
- Weekly separate feedback sessions for prose or poetry (Tuesdays, one every other week) and performing arts, which will be done in-person but sometimes virtually. (Please note that for each feedback session, people submit your work online before the meet date so that everyone gets a chance to read it)
- On another note, Read, Share and Write' sessions will occur bi-weekly to discuss published writing of all kinds; work in any language, of any form is welcome, come and surprise us! We want this event to inspire your own writing and the writing of those around you.
- Monthly events include Open Mic nights, writing workshops. We also do regular movie & social nights, and are planning to arrange some trips to poetry cafes, 'bookshop crawls' and even trips further afield to renowned literally locations.
We have our own magazine 'The Writers' Block' and every member will have the opportunity to publish in both of our termly magazines. You can find past versions of the magazines on our website.
Memberships
Please note that the remote membership gives access to all our online events and access to our weekly newsletter. The standard membership (7£) covers everything offered by the remote one plus the opportunity submit and help edit the magazine in the production stage, all in-person events and trips, as well as the opportunity to audition for the UniSlam team (a national spoken poetry competition).
Social Media
- On Instagram, we are the one and only @uclwriters
- Otherwise, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]
- Join our WhatsApp group for all updates! (Contact us on instagram, facebook or email to get the link)
Awards
Winner of Poet of the Competition (Nivetha) at Unislam 2023
Winner of 'Diversity and Inclusion Award' at UCL Arts Awards 2022