Paddington Writers

Paddington Writers Group meets twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, from 7.00pm - 9.00pm at Paddington Library, Porchester Rd, London W2 5DU. Nearby tube stations are Royal Oak, Bayswater and Queensway and buses are 7, 18, 23, 27 and 36.

Everyone is welcome regardless of experience or ability. The main requirement is that you write.

We have total beginners, and we have seasoned, published writers.

Paddington Writers' Group meetings are run as a workshop, which includes readings from the floor, discussion, tips for improving your work and timed writing exercises. Most importantly, you can meet other writers.

Think of us as a forum, where you can come for feedback on your writing, and get support.

You can also submit short pieces of your writing that you want to be considered for publication on this site.

Submit them and any other queries to 'paddingtonwriters@hotmail.com' and we'll get back to you.

See you at the next meeting.

*Switch off your mobile phone / pager before the meeting.

*Arrive on time. If you are ever late, come in quietly without interrupting the meeting in any way.

*Listen carefully when someone else is talking or reading out their work.

*Try not to interrupt . Your turn to speak will come.

*Give your positive and constructive feedback comments after another member has read their work. Your views are valuable to that person to help improve their writing. Keep your comments brief and to the point.

*When you bring writing you want to read out to the group, make sure your name goes onto the Reading Rota for that meeting.

*Individual readings from the floor will usually be under ten minutes each. Longer pieces must be booked in for the following meeting.

*No Prima-Donna behaviour ! Respect and sensitivity to other members at all times .

*Don’t bring alcohol or any ‘alco-pop’ type drinks to meetings.

This complies with Westminster Libraries policies.