MEETINGS

Northants Writers’ Ink meets at the Friends’ Meeting House, St. John’s Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4LG. You are assured of a warm welcome that includes plenty of encouragement from a supportive group of fellow writers. Email Northants Writers’ Ink to find out more. Please note the entry conditions on the home page. Membership is limited by practical considerations and there may be a waiting list. Meetings are structured around an ambitious calendar of events which includes challenges set by members, writing competitions, workshops and presentations and members’ responses to challenges which are read out and critiqued during meetings. Parking is available in the road outside the meeting house but also in the car park in Jackson’s Lane which is located across the High Street, about 500 yards away. Northants Writers’ Ink members write in a variety of genres and styles which makes for a great learning environment for all, as well as for interesting responses to challenges. Members enjoy great success with their writing and want to support fellow writers to achieve similar success. Support on developing your writing to publication standard is always available. 2027 calendar January: • My book of 2026 • Member’s writing challenge February: • Annual meeting; Activity: Dialogue March: • Member’s writing challenge • Writing on the spot April: • Collaborative writing May: • Member’s writing challenge June: • Open manuscript critiquing session Part 1 of 2 • Open manuscript critiquing session Part 2 of 2 July: • Member’s writing challenge August: • Self-editing workshop • Member’s writing challenge September: • Workshop: Setting the scene (writing challenge c/fwd to 2028) October: • 14th NWI anniversary writing competition November: • Chair’s writing challenge • Writing Retreat December: • Christmas quiz evening