
Weekly Critique
Weekly writers’ critique circle with group discussion and constructive feedback on new work. Bring 8–10 printed copies to share for read-throughs, revision ideas, and creative inspiration in a relaxed pub setting.
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Roundtable writing workshop built around group critique, with participants sharing new drafts and trading detailed feedback. Bring 8–10 printed copies for read-through discussion, revision ideas, and creative momentum in a pub setting.

Roundtable writing workshop built around group critique, with participants sharing new drafts and trading detailed feedback. Bring 8–10 printed copies for read-through discussion, revision ideas, and creative momentum in a pub setting.
Roundtable writing workshop built around group critique, with participants sharing new drafts and trading detailed feedback. Bring 8–10 printed copies for read-through discussion, revision ideas, and creative momentum in a pub setting.

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