Write along
8 October @ 19:00 - 21:00 BST
Join us for a relaxed evening of writing in good company hosted by Marlene Lowe, Scottish Committee Member & owner of Ghost & Quill, Scotland’s first horror-themed bookshop. Whether you’re deep into a manuscript, tinkering with a short story, or just need a reason to sit down and get words on the page, this Write Along is your chance to carve out dedicated writing time alongside fellow authors.
The optional theme for this session is Liminal spaces. Transitions. The unsaid. The moment between one thing ending and another beginning. You’re welcome to write whatever you like, but if you fancy a shared creative prompt, take “The Space Between” in whatever direction calls to you — any genre, any form. We’ll have a chance to discuss our interpretations in the networking session afterwards.
Please note that this event will not be recorded or shared afterwards.
This event is in conjunction with the Society of Authors in Scotland (SoAiS)
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Programme
- Welcome and introductions from Elsa Robert – Executive Administrator, SoA (2 mins)
- Introductions and informal networking (15 mins)
- Write along workshop led by Marlene Lowe (60 mins)
- Comfort break (5 mins)
- Write along workshop continues (25 mins)
- Optional summary and closing comments (15 mins)
- This event will be moderated by Elsa Robert, SoA
The Line-up
Marlene Lowe
Marlene Lowe is the founder of The Emerald Agency, a communications consultancy based in Aberdeen, Scotland, specialising in crisis and strategic communications for the organisations the big agencies overlooked. She is also the founder of Ghost & Quill, Scotland’s first horror-themed online bookshop. She believes the best work happens at the edges.
What will this session cover?
We’ll kick off with introductions and informal networking — a chance to say hello, share what you’re working on, and settle in.
Then we’ll write together in companionable silence for around 90 minutes. No pressure, no critiquing — just the quiet motivation of knowing others are writing alongside you.
Afterwards, there’s another 15 minutes for those who’d like to stick around to chat, share how the session went, and connect with other writers.
Who is this session for?
All SoA members are welcome. Bring whatever you’re working on, a notebook, a laptop, a cup of tea, and yourself.
About Society of Authors in Scotland (SoAiS)
Members with a Scottish postcode are added to the group when they join the SoA. If you have not been added but would like to join this group, please contact us.
We offer a varied calendar of activities organised by a committee of volunteers and staff coordinator Elsa Robert. Group activities are reported in the SoA’s quarterly magazine, The Author.
Send us your questions
If you would like to send questions in advance, email ERobert@societyofauthors.org with ’Write along’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day.
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Need to know
Accessibility
- Attendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript, to watch with subtitles
- If you require BSL interpretation for this event, please email events@societyofauthors.org
Before the event
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During the event
- This online event will take place on Zoom Meetings; you will be visible on screen and will be able to participate via the chat box or by unmuting yourself
- This event is 120 minutes
After the event
- Hashtags for this event: #SoAatHome
- Please note that this event will not be recorded
Booking
This event is for SoA members only. Book your place using the registration form below.
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