Poetry Writing Drop In

This is a monthly drop-in session for writers, with a focus on poetry and spoken word. Come along to connect with fellow writers, take part in creative exercises to get your writing flowing, with the option to share your work in a supportive space. These will be creative and inclusive sessions for young writers at all stages of their careers.

This is a small group with limited spaces, and is filled on a first come first serve basis. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early to get a space and to allow time to sign up and pay.

What do I get by taking part? 

• Creative exercises to help inspire you to write new work
• Expand your awareness of exciting contemporary poets
• Develop your skills in giving and receiving feedback on your writing
• Meet other writers
• Build your professional network

DO I NEED ANY PARTICULAR SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE TO TAKE PART?

No, this drop in is open to all levels and experience.

Who’s teaching this project?

Ceclia Knapp plus guests will be teaching this project.

Cecilia Knapp is a poet and novelist and the Young People’s Laureate for London 2020/2021. She was shortlisted for the 2022 Forward prize for best single poem. She is the winner of the 2021 Ruth Rendell award and has been shortlisted for the Rebecca Swift Women’s prize. Her debut poetry collection Peach Pig was published by Corsair in 2022 and was the Observer’s poetry book of the month for October. Her poems have appeared in The Financial Times, Granta and The White Review. She curated the anthology Everything is Going to be alright: Poems for When You Really Need Them, published by Trapeze in 2021.  Her debut novel Little Boxes is published by The Borough Press. In 2023, Little Boxes was longlisted for The Authors Club Best First Novel Award. Cecilia teaches poetry in a number of settings and is the lead tutor of the Roundhouse Poetry Collective.

How to enrol

This is a drop in session, just show up at Roundhouse Studios and pay £2 on arrival. It’s first come first serve with limited spaces so we ask that you arrive by 6:30pm at the latest to sign in. Latecomers will be admitted only if there is space.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.