Diverse Autistic and Neurodivergent social groupBristol Creative Writing Social
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Bishopston Library, Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BN
Our creative writing groups are small gatherings for people who write regularly and are neurodivergent.
This social is hosted by Jackie.
*Important:
Please email [email protected] to book your place - it is vital as the library will be closed to the public when we meet, so we need to be able to let you inside.*
We generally start with a short ‘warm up’ prompt, then work on a longer prompt, with a break in the middle of the session.
Attendees can use the facilitator's suggestions or work on their own projects – it’s a creative space to use in the best way that suits you!
Some members like to share and feed back on their work after writing, but this is wholly optional (also, we can read out members’ work for them if preferred).
History of the group
The original Diverse Creative Writing Group celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. In 2024, we were proud to produce its debut anthology of original work, Diverse Minds. Members of the group shared their creative worlds. It launched at an event in collaboration with Diverse UK, The Friends of Bishopston Library, My Community, and Bishopston Library staff.
In 2025 some members contributed to a book of poems about 'Flight' with Lapidus International, working alongside Misfits Theatre Company CIO and Lyrically lifted BDP - Bristol Drugs Project.
lapidus.org.uk/product/flight-ebook
The group also hosted an online event for the Bristol Festival of Literature in 2020 and exhibited a selection of original work in the CREATE Centre café.
For any copies of our anthologies, please email [email protected]
Free to attend.
Age 16+
If you have any other questions or access needs, or would like to be added to the waiting list for Sally's group,
please email [email protected] or [email protected]
We'd like to help you with accessing our groups in ways you may need - with more details, by meeting outside beforehand to help ease any anxiety you may have, or even a phone call.
If you can let us know before you attend then we can greet you and introduce you to the group.
Many Thanks
The Diverse Team
Event Venue
Bishopston Library, 100 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8BN, United Kingdom
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