{"title": "Kilburn Creative Writing Club", "start": "2026-11-12T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "place": "Kilburn library", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/parking-permits", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "Kilburn Creative Writing Club is a writing session held at Kilburn Library, open to everyone whatever their writing experience or capabilities. It is run by Brent Council's libraries. Sessions take a maximum of 15 people, and participants borrow two books on the day. 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It is run by Calico Libraries as part of their programme. Sessions include a warm-up, reading examples of mostly contemporary writing in many genres, forms and styles, talk about technique, and time to write together over biscuits and tea. Last year's writers contributed to a published pamphlet and performed at a showcase, which the group hopes to repeat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/teens-creative-writing-club-forest-hill-library-60595/", "official_url": "https://calicolibraries.com/events/teens-creative-writing-club-forest-hill-library/?occurrence=2026-11-12", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f1621ba2147c9d0e9430a73c5a8671c6ab40114e38d423825c0fc913e69dbcc0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Writing Group", "start": "2026-10-31T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "Writing Group is a creative writing session for budding writers, with the chance to share and discuss work. 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It is hosted by Old London Road cafe using the Shut Up & Write!® method through a community-run account, not officially managed by Shut Up & Write! HQ. Bring a notebook or laptop, find a comfortable spot and focus on your work, with drinks and food available while you write. 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Participants try creative writing exercises, learn techniques from modern writers, share their texts for feedback, and meet other young writers in a supportive space, with no advance booking needed and spaces first-come, first-served.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-term-writers-drop-in-stage-screen-spoken-word-64951/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/writers-drop-in-stage-screen-spoken-word-au26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a0aa45913f7c1a65efb2b0440088899e76e9c61d468e5cbfafe753160cafbca9-2000.webp"}, {"title": "SHUT UP AND WRITE", "start": "2026-11-01T12:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T14:30:00Z", "place": "Big Penny Social", "address": "Priestley Way 1, E17 6AL London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritelondon/events/316816975/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "SHUT UP AND WRITE is a weekly session of focused, silent writing in a quiet space at Big Penny Social. 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Participants can practice and refine their skills and share their latest projects to get inspired. It is perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced crafters.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/knitting-crocheting-club-70791/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/knitting-crocheting-club-17/2026-11-05/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/24b7241f9ad64fb1e481e3883aefbd519de5f5e7d826d9d722db1cf30d15d526-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Creative Writing with Luan Goldie", "start": "2026-11-02T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Well", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "A fun and informal monthly writing workshop for anyone who enjoys writing poems or short stories, or wants to try writing for the first time. It is open to all, no matter your age or experience, and offers prompts and encouraging exercises. The workshop is led by local published author Luan Goldie. It takes place at The Well Community Centre on Wednesdays.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/creative-writing-with-luan-goldie-41068/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cb782e1ceb23eff393e8762ad5962728c780522851d25e96953e78f29b170e57-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Read, Write, Share at St. John's Wood Library", "start": "2026-10-30T16:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Church Street Library", "address": "Church Street 67, NW8 8EU London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/literacy"], "description": "Read, Write, Share at St. John's Wood Library is a relaxed, fun weekly session for children who want to practise their reading and handwriting skills. It is run by Westminster City Council's libraries, with children reading to volunteers and improving their penmanship through games and written exercises. Children of all ages are welcome, though it is best suited to 5 to 12 year olds. There is no need to book, just turn up, and it runs during term time only.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/read-write-share-at-st-johns-wood-library-73880/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/read-write-share-st-johns-wood-library", "image": ""}, {"title": "“Shut up and write” session for Professional Registration candidates", "start": "2026-11-10T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals", "address": "Ridgmount Street 7, WC1E 7AE London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/education"], "description": "A one-hour online writing session for people undertaking a CILIP professional registration course who find it hard to concentrate on writing their evidence. 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It is run by Amplify Her and uses their 5-Step Guide to Getting Your Writing Going, teaching you to trust your instincts, overcome overthinking and reconnect with your unique voice. Participants receive a writing prompt beforehand and use a rapid-fire creative process to create poetry, lyrics, short stories or personal essays, sharing their work with a supportive community. The workshop is open to everyone at all levels, in person or online.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/writing-workshop-taking-your-creativity-up-a-notch-70601/", "official_url": "https://www.theministry.com/whats-on/event/?event_id=1415779466", "image": "https://noky.io/images/25bb514a5e3d9227cd457208bccae66c0d97c0d771afbb341e4f1e9351adbdc8-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Craft time at St John's Wood Library (in-person)", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Church Street Library", "address": "Church Street 67, NW8 8EU London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy"], "description": "Craft time at St John's Wood Library (in-person) is a weekly craft session held at the library. It is run by the library, inviting people to come along every Saturday and create something new each week. Places are limited and allocated on the day on a first come, first served basis, with no need to book. The event is free and is listed under libraries and for children and young people.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/craft-time-at-st-johns-wood-library-in-person-73887/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/craft-time-st-johns-wood-library-person", "image": ""}]}