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Writing groups in Birmingham

Writing groups that meet in Birmingham

Find writing groups that meet in Birmingham.

To update or add a group, email enquiries@libraryofbirmingham.com

Birmingham and Warwickshire chapter of Shut Up & Write!

This group meets at the Good Intent pub in Great Western Arcade, next to Snow Hill station and the cathedral.

Meetings take place on Mondays at 7:00pm.

This is a friendly, low pressure group. You do not have to share or read your work.

Members write quietly for one hour, then you can stay to chat and socialise.

Find out more about the group on the Meetup website.

Birmingham Writers' Group

This group meets in Birmingham city centre.

Meetings are on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

The group offers a space for people who want to develop their writing. Members give feedback on each other’s work.

Workshops, discussion evenings and social events also take place.

Contact the group:

Bold Writers

This group meets at:

Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church Hall
South Parade
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B72 1QY

Meetings vary. Contact the group for details.

This group supports writers at all stages.

For more information

InkWell writing in recovery

This group meets every 2 weeks on Saturday afternoon at:

Oikos cafe
High Street
Erdington
Birmingham
B23 6RH

Sessions use short writing bursts. The group offers a safe and friendly space for people in recovery from addiction, trauma or life changing events.

No writing experience is needed.

For details and meeting dates:

Century Poets

This group meets on the last Sunday of each month, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, at:

Century House
99 to 101 Sutton House
Birmingham
B23 5XA

Members meet to read and share poetry.

To contact the group, phone Prof. Kopan Mahadeva on 0121 382 0109.

Kings Heath writers group

This group meets in Kings Heath.

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.

The group is for people who want to develop their writing or are working on writing projects. Members read their work and offer supportive feedback.

Information about competitions, literary festivals and workshops is also shared.

For more information, email kingsheathwriters@gmail.com.

Moseley Writers

This group meets in the Moseley area.

For meeting details, contact the organisers, Sarah Thomas and Faith Walsh:

Pens of Erdington

This group meets at:

Erdington Library
Orphanage Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B24 9HP

Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

The group is open to writers of all levels.

For more information, phone the Osborne Centre on 0121 382 6238

Sutton Coldfield Writers' Group

This group meets at:

73 Monmouth Drive
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B73 6JH

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00am.

The group welcomes writers who want to share and discuss their work.

To contact the group, phone Mrs W M Mottram on 0121 354 3860.

Wonderhorn Writers

This group meets at:

27 Hazeldene Road
Sheldon
Birmingham
B33 0QB

The group supports writers who want to share and improve their work.

Meeting times vary.

For more information, phone Raymond Avery on 0121 770 1897.

Writers Without Borders

This group meets on the first Saturday of each month, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at:

Lloyds Room
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
Hurst Street
Southside
Birmingham
B5 4TB

Members write, discuss and share work in a welcoming space.

For more information, email writerswithoutbords@yahoo.com

Page last updated: 4 February 2026

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