About this Event
Welcome to The Chicken Coop Writing Group!
Date: Last Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Leith Social Club, 39 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HX
Leith Social Club and The Good Egg Project presents: The Chicken Coop Writing Group
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month from 6-8.30 pm for an evening of writing at Leith Social Club with writer Naomi Head.
Please note: We are no longer at Lost in Leith. Starting this month, we're in our new venue Leith Social Club (39 Great Junction Street).
Leith Social Club is a 2 minute walk from Foot of the Walk tram stop and a 1 minute walk from the Kirkgate Centre bus stops (7, 14, 16, 17, 21, 35, 49, N14, N16, N35).
Writers of all levels and genres are welcome at this monthly group. Naomi will guide you through open-ended, multi-disciplinary writing exercises and exciting and supportive sharing sessions. From short story writing or poetry to creative non-fiction or copywriting (plus everything in between), you'll find something to spark your creativity at the Coop.
You can find examples of our tasks in the Good Egg Project newsletter on Substack.
To keep these events accessible, we're offering pay-what-you-can tickets with a minimum suggested donation of £5.
Your donations will cover and contribute to the following:
£5 covers materials for the writing group
£7.50 will cover materials for the writing group and Naomi's organisation time
£10+ covers the above and a pay-it-forward ticket for people who can't afford to pay and any profits are reinvested in future Good Egg Project events
Alternatively, if you're not in the position to pay, please message Naomi to let her know and we'll reserve you a space with no questions asked.
For any additional information, get in touch with Naomi on Instagram at @naomieah_
Stay up to date with The Chicken Coop Writing Group with our newsletter, sign up at substack.com/@thegoodeggproject
Note on accessibility:
There is only one entrance to our new venue with a small step.
Inside the venue is single level, with exception of the stage, which is a raised step.
The venue has a portable ramp available.
There is no accessible bathroom in our new venue.
The closest accessible bathrooms are located at Newbarns Brewery and Taproom (13 Jane Street) and Leith Depot (140 Leith Walk). For more information about accessible bathrooms near Leith Social Club please visit Euan's Guide.
For any other access needs, please fill out this form and Naomi will be in touch to discuss the support you need.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Welcome and check in
Info: Check into the Coop with Naomi, grab a drink, and browse our book swap
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:10 PM
Writing task one
Info: Naomi will take you through our first writing task of the evening. Tasks vary per session but may include group discussions, and collaborative or individual writing time.
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:20 PM
Comfort break
Info: Time to grab a drink, take a bathroom break, and briefly browse our book swap
🕑: 07:20 PM - 08:00 PM
Writing task two
Info: Naomi will take you through our second writing task of the evening. Tasks vary per session but may include group discussions, and collaborative or individual writing time.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:05 PM
Comfort break
Info: Time to grab a drink, take a bathroom break, or have a quick stretch
🕑: 08:05 PM - 08:25 PM
Sharing time
Info: Optional sharing time for anyone who'd like to share what they've been working on. This is a non-judgemental space where you can build confidence with a microphone and sharing your work out loud.
🕑: 08:25 PM - 08:30 PM
Wrap up
Info: Naomi will close the group sharing some upcoming community events for writers. You are always welcome to stick around and have a drink or swap details with other writers you've spoken to throughout the evening.
Event venue & nearby stays
Leith Social Club, 39 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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