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 provide a fresh, creative, and practical approach to discussing writing for our members throughout the year.
- REGULAR EVENTS
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Tuesday:
- Feedback sessions: we offer weekly separate feedback sessions for prose and poetry, alternating every week (check our socials to know what session is this week). They are held in-person in Foster Court 219 from 6 to 8 pm, but sometimes virtually. (Please note that for each feedback session, people submit their work online before the meeting date so that everyone gets a chance to read it. Sumbission link will be posted on our socials)
Friday:
- 'Read, Share and Write' sessions: occur weekly in-person in Foster Court 114. Their aim is 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. In the first hour of the session we offer a writing sprint for you to reach a wordcount goal on any project you may be working on.
- Open microphones: occur on the last academic Friday of every month (Next one: Friday, 28th of November). This is the opportunity for you to perform your work on stage and to listen to what our members have written. Grab your tickets here. Free entry for members, £1 at the door for non-members. Note, that only members can perform on stage.
- UPCOMING NON-REGULAR EVENTS
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WORD FOR WORLD (MAPS OF URSULA K. LE GUIN) GALLERY VISIT - 6th of December, 12 pm. Tickets (the gallery only lets a limited number of people in a group, so please get them, they are free): https://studentsunionucl.org/whats-on/events-activities/word-for-world-gallery-maps-of-ursula-k-le-guin-gallery-tour
- OUR MAGAZINE
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We have our own magazine, 'The Writers' Block', and every member will have the opportunity to publish in all three of our termly issues. You can find past issues of the magazines on our website.
The submission link and rules for the Term 1 issue 'Rust' is attached here. Sumbission deadline is 12th of December.
- MEMBERSHIPS
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The standard membership (£5) covers every event offered by the society, provides a discount on purchasing the Magazine, and offers the opportunity to publish on our Substack page. Additionally, it includes access to all in-person events and trips, as well as the chance to audition for the UniSlam team (a national spoken poetry competition).
- SOCIAL MEDIA
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- 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: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DSuGyCuUXwl0OMjWgYyjZb
- OUR LINKTREE
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https://linktr.ee/ucl_writers - for all useful info, tickets and submission forms.
- AWARDS
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Winner of Poet of the Competition (Nivetha) at Unislam 2023
Winner of 'Diversity and Inclusion Award' at UCL Arts Awards 2022