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Write Club

Do you struggle with creative motivation? Or lack structure to realise your ideas? Stuck on that current project? Introducing Write Club!

A monthly online space for creative writers to set goals, get inspired, find rhythm and write, with expert one-to-one support. For people who write plays, novels, scripts, graphic novels, comics and stories.

The first Tuesday of every month, 7-9.30pm, on Zoom.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Support
📐 Structure
👍 Accountability
🧠 Inspiration

Led by award-winning scriptwriter & ScriptEM founder Hugh Dichmont*.

£10 per session. Free for ScriptEM Patreon Supporters.

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*Meet your mentor

Hugh’s creative CV includes ★★★★★ dark comedy podcast ‘The Future History of the British Isles’, and plays at theatres across the UK, including Nottingham Playhouse, Theatre503, Old Red Lion, the Pleasance and The Vaults. In 2019 Hugh won the Bread & Roses Playwriting Award. In 2024 he was a finalist for the Channel 4 New Writers Scheme.

“Hugh’s guidance didn't just answer my questions, it helped me discover the true pulse of the drama. I couldn’t have reached this level of clarity without his insight.“ Michael Horsley, Playwright & Actor

how does it work?

Write Club provides creative warm-up, a supportive co-working space, accountability. There is also time to get expert help to unlock your next draft.

  • 7-7.30: Check-in. All writers share their personal creative aims for the session.

  • 7.30-8: Warm-up. A creative writing exercise, led by Hugh Dichmont, focused on a specific scriptwriting skill, priming us for a productive session.

  • 8-9: Writing sprint & one-to-ones. A quiet co-working hour for writers to write, focused on their personal projects. Optional ten minute one-to-ones with Hugh to discuss & unblock your writing.

  • 9-9.30: Sharing. The opportunity to share any writing, get group feedback, and reaffirm a positive creative mindset for the month ahead.

Join the club and make your script goals reality with support from an award-winning scriptwriter, community co-working and more!

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Want to come to Write Club every month, for free?

Become a ScriptEM member! For only £5 a month, with other benefits including free access to our Script Socials, to hear your script performed by actors: www.patreon.com/c/scripteastmids/membership

Write Club FAQ

  • There are a few writers present, with various levels of experience. It is a really supportive space to get help, advice and gentle accountability for our writing aims, from your peers firstly, but also from your professional mentor. For the full session structure, look further up the page.

  • It is often best if you come to a session with an idea you want to work on, even if it is just the seeds of a longer piece. However, the aim with the creative writing warm-up is to give you inspiration. If you are stuck with your idea, or need a push to get moving, that is what Write Club is for. If you would like help coming up with an idea, or starting a script, you may want to come to one of our courses. Click HERE to find out more.

  • All writers benefit from being in a community that understand them, who can provide that peer support and accountability. So Write Club is for everyone, from professionals, to those just starting their journey. It is a space to find motivation and momentum for our own personal creative goals. The Write Club community is there to help you unlock what is currently blocked, and write to your best.

  • No! Writers can be based anywhere to join Write Club.

  • No. Each session will have a different creative writing warm-up. Coming regularly will also help with maintaining accountability for your creative aims, and regular community support for your projects as they evolve. Every month we will check back in with regulars to see how they have hit their goals, or what might have got in the way in the past weeks.

  • At the end of each session will be time to share ideas, pitches and fragments for immediate, simple community advice. If you write scripts, and want focused, detailed feedback on a specific project, then explore our Script Swaps and Writers Group

  • You need access to the internet, a zoom account, a webcam, a quiet space, and something to write with; your computer or pen and paper. You don't need fancy scriptwriting software- any word processor that suits you is fine. There are free scriptwriting apps out there, however, which can help.

  • If you write stories, you are welcome, whatever form it takes. As an organisation, ScriptEM is focused mainly on scriptwriters, but we believe all writers have something to gain from sharing a space together.

  • Yes! There is no pressure to share your goals or writing to anyone if you don't wish to. However, this is a space to find structure and motivation. If you would prefer some one-to-one time during the session for support, that can be arranged.

Want more support?

We offer bespoke one-to-one mentoring from award-winning writers.

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