Are you a budding local writer, but not sure where to start? Do you want some more writing inspiration? Or would you like to meet other local writers? We offer a diverse range of writing workshops across Hackney Libraries that are free to join.
Find a supportive writing community in Hackney
If you are a budding author, looking for inspiration or an opportunity to meet other writers, Hackney Libraries have the group for you. Find members of our writing community at every library in the borough and get involved!
All groups are free and drop-in. Click through to find the right group for you.
Hackney Central Library Writers Group with Sara Nisha Adams
Clapton Library QTIBIPOC Shaded Writers Group with PJ Samuels
Stamford Hill Library Writers Group with Jonathan Fortgang
Dalston CLR James Library Writers Group with Morgan Omotoye
Homerton Library Writers Group with Ngoma Bishop
Shoreditch Library Black Women Writers Group with Lisa Ogun’
Lockdown Poetry Group with Jack Houston (Online. To join, email jack.houston@hackney.gov.uk)
“Literally I could spend all night in the library with our group. Love it so much and get so much out of it. My favourite time of the month”
The Hackney writing community at the Hackney Writes Showcase in 2024