The Writing Room @ Hotel du Vin

Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC+01:00

Hotel du Vin Poole | Poole

Tom Shaw
Publisher/HostTom Shaw
The Writing Room @ Hotel du Vin
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A space for everyone to meet writers, explore ideas and experiment with writing.
About this Event

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or looking for a place to start, The Writing Room is open to everyone to experiment with writing, make new friends, and enjoy a complimentary welcome drink. Each month features a guest speaker to share their insights and an inspiring writing prompt. Join a community of creatives to write, connect, and share ideas.

The Writing Room can be found within the Crow's Nest area of the Grade II-listed Georgian Mansion House, now home to the Hotel du Vin. This setting perfectly balances beauty and comfort, providing a nurturing environment for writing.

All attendees can also enjoy an additional 10% off food an drink over the course of the evening.


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This month’s featured guest is Dominic Wong. Dominic is the Festival Director of the award-winning Bournemouth Writing Festival and Romance Writing Festival, with the mission of inspiring all writers to write. He has released two romance thrillers on shame and redemption – “The Opposite Sides of a Coin” and “The Same Sides of a Coin” – in 2021 and 2022 respectively. "The Day I Tickled a Hedgehog", a comedy caper about a bank robber with amnesia, is currently being reviewed by a literary agent.

Dominic is also a multi-award-winning marketeer in the theme park and visitor attractions industry, where he has worked with companies including Capital Radio, Disney, Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros.



Agenda

🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
Arrival & Welcome Drinks
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Welcome & Introductions
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Conversation With Dominic Wong
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Writing Period
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Sharing Period
🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Closing & Socialising
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hotel du Vin Poole, 7-11 Thames Street, Poole, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 15.00

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