The Freehand Writers was founded in 2007 in order to offer a forum in which Oxfordshire-based writers could develop their writing, whether fiction, verse or drama. The group was begun by graduates of Oxford University's Diploma in Creative Writing but it is open for anyone to attend. If you are interested in joining, please come along to a meeting or contact us. All writers welcome!
The group meets monthly in central Oxford. The current format is that members can submit their work in advance of the meeting via email, which is then read by the group members and feedback is given on the individual's writing at the meeting itself. The group is intended as a supportive space to seek advice and inspiration from other writers and to provide an opportunity to develop writing through constructive critiquing of work.
Members of the group take it in turn to chair each month so no one person owns the administation of the group, and everyone is encouraged to take part and attend, even when their own pieces are not being read or critiqued.
We have previously also held public events, with past readings by members and guest writers including JD Ballam, Jenny Lewis and Denis Hamley.
Image by Phil Hilfiker, Creative Commons via Flickr
The group meets monthly in central Oxford. The current format is that members can submit their work in advance of the meeting via email, which is then read by the group members and feedback is given on the individual's writing at the meeting itself. The group is intended as a supportive space to seek advice and inspiration from other writers and to provide an opportunity to develop writing through constructive critiquing of work.
Members of the group take it in turn to chair each month so no one person owns the administation of the group, and everyone is encouraged to take part and attend, even when their own pieces are not being read or critiqued.
We have previously also held public events, with past readings by members and guest writers including JD Ballam, Jenny Lewis and Denis Hamley.
Image by Phil Hilfiker, Creative Commons via Flickr
