Switch Off and Write is a casual, welcoming space for writers to come together, focus and enjoy one hour of uninterrupted writing.
Whether you’re working on prose, poetry, scripts, or journaling.
Not sure what to write? Don’t worry. Prompts will be provided for poetry, prose, and journaling to help you get started.

Use pen and paper, a laptop, your phone, or carve prose into wood. Use whatever medium feels right for you.

We’ll begin with a 20-minute chat, followed by one hour of writing together. Then we have a 20-minute post-writing chat scheduled. There’s no pressure to share your work after the group writing session, but you’re welcome to if you’d like. You can stay to chat with others or simply carry on with your day.

The Important Stuff

Accessibility Info:
The Watershed is accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome. There are two accessible toilets, and all toilets are gender neutral.
In-depth accessibility information can be found here:
https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/watershed

Covid-19:
Please test before coming to the event if you can and if it’s accessible to you. This helps support our disabled and immunocompromised writers.
Do not attend if you have a new sore throat, cough, fever, or if you are feeling unwell.

Queer Safe Space:
Please ask people their pronouns, and respect their choice not to disclose if they prefer.
Zero tolerance for discrimination.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio) — Read more — Read less