The Written Word Group: A group for writers, founded by writers.

The Written Word Group are quickly growing, providing a space for local writers to express their passion. 

The Written Word Group founders

Co-founded by Berni Albrighton and David Waters in January 2023, a little over a year later they are now a solid group of 13 members. 

Berni and David met for coffee in January 2023 to discuss and share their love of writing, ending their meeting with the decision to form this group for local writers.

Meeting once a month in Arboleas

The group meet once a month, usually in Hostal Meson, in Arboleas, to share their writing, support one another and strengthen the local writing community.

Open mic night on September 27

Additionally, they also host open mic nights where writers can read their latest scribbles, usually given a prompt with a 500-word limit; the next one will be on September 27.

A group that cares

With an eclectic mixture of styles, the audience can enjoy poetry, short stories, vulnerable autobiographical stories, sci-fi, monty python-esque comedy and more.

Speaking with co-founder Berni, she told Euro Weekly News “The group cares – everybody of every age from every background, everybody has a story to tell” adding that the group is “valuable and important to the members”

Meeting up as writers, they provide support and offer advice, sharing tips and guidance to get through writer’s block.

Featuring on Mark Bamford’s Breakfast Show on Breeze FM

As they continue to grow as a club, they are now featured on the Mark Bamford Breakfast Show on Breeze FM, every Saturday morning at 9:15 am, for roughly 30 minutes sharing unique storytelling.

Follow along the group’s work

To follow along with The Written Word, visit the group’s blog, run by a devoted member, Thomas Fynes.

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