Every other fortnight, we hold relaxed ‘Time to Write’ sessions at The Writer’s Bloc. These are facilitated by our staff and volunteers and offer dedicated time and space to focus on your work.
Bring whatever you’re working on – flash fiction, poetry, memoir, a novel, essays, scripts or something entirely new. The goal is simple: to commit time to your writing within a supportive community setting. At the end of the session, there’s the opportunity (if you wish) to share your work, receive constructive feedback, build confidence and connect with like-minded writers.
The Writer’s Bloc is Writing on the Wall’s dedicated creative writing centre in Liverpool – a welcoming space where writers of all backgrounds can write, connect and grow together.
Launched online during lockdown, The Writer’s Block moved to Toxteth Library on 7 June 2024 with acclaimed Liverpool screenwriter Tony Schumacher, creator of the award-winning BBC drama The Responder. The Writer’s Bloc sits alongside our wider creative programmes and offers regular opportunities for anyone with a passion for writing – whether you’re just starting out or already developing your craft.
Based at Birkenhead Central Library – as well as online – The Writer’s Bloc brings together a vibrant community of writers and creative thinkers from across the Liverpool City Region. It’s flexible, friendly and supportive: a place where inspiration and encouragement go hand in hand.
Time to Write 2026 Dates at Birkenhead Central Library
Monday 20th July
Monday 17th August
Monday 28th September
Monday 26th October
Monday 23rd November
10:30am – 12:30pm
Birkenhead Central Library, Borough Rd, Birkenhead CH41 2XB
Book your place here
Every other fortnight, we hold relaxed ‘Time to Write’ sessions at The Writer’s Bloc. These are facilitated by our staff and volunteers and offer dedicated time and space to focus on your work.
Bring whatever you’re working on – flash fiction, poetry, memoir, a novel, essays, scripts or something entirely new. The goal is simple: to commit time to your writing within a supportive community setting. At the end of the session, there’s the opportunity (if you wish) to share your work, receive constructive feedback, build confidence and connect with like-minded writers.
The Writer’s Bloc is Writing on the Wall’s dedicated creative writing centre in Liverpool – a welcoming space where writers of all backgrounds can write, connect and grow together.
Launched online during lockdown, The Writer’s Block moved to Toxteth Library on 7 June 2024 with acclaimed Liverpool screenwriter Tony Schumacher, creator of the award-winning BBC drama The Responder. The Writer’s Bloc sits alongside our wider creative programmes and offers regular opportunities for anyone with a passion for writing – whether you’re just starting out or already developing your craft.
Based at Bootle Library, The Writer’s Bloc brings together a vibrant community of writers and creative thinkers from across the Liverpool City Region. It’s flexible, friendly and supportive: a place where inspiration and encouragement go hand in hand.
Time to Write 2026 Dates at Bootle Library
Wednesday 8th July
Wednesday 5th August
Wednesday 2nd September
Wednesday 30th September
Wednesday 28th October
Wednesday 25th November
11:00am – 1:00pm
Bootle Library, 220 Stanley Rd, Bootle L20 3EN
Book your place here
Every other fortnight, we hold relaxed ‘Time to Write’ sessions at The Writer’s Bloc. These are facilitated by our staff and volunteers and offer dedicated time and space to focus on your work.
Bring whatever you’re working on – flash fiction, poetry, memoir, a novel, essays, scripts or something entirely new. The goal is simple: to commit time to your writing within a supportive community setting. At the end of the session, there’s the opportunity (if you wish) to share your work, receive constructive feedback, build confidence and connect with like-minded writers.
The Writer’s Bloc is Writing on the Wall’s dedicated creative writing centre in Liverpool – a welcoming space where writers of all backgrounds can write, connect and grow together.
Launched online during lockdown, The Writer’s Bloc moved to Toxteth Library on 7 June 2024 with acclaimed Liverpool screenwriter Tony Schumacher, creator of the award-winning BBC drama The Responder. The Writer’s Bloc sits alongside our wider creative programmes and offers regular opportunities for anyone with a passion for writing – whether you’re just starting out or already developing your craft.
Based at Toxteth Library, The Writer’s Bloc brings together a vibrant community of writers and creative thinkers from across the Liverpool City Region. It’s flexible, friendly and supportive: a place where inspiration and encouragement go hand in hand.
Time to Write 2026 Dates
Friday 3rd July
Friday 31st July
Friday 28th August
Friday 25th September
Friday 23rd October
Friday 20th November
11:00am – 1:00pm
Toxteth Library Windsor Street, Toxteth, Merseyside, L8 1XF
Book your place here
Blue Saint (Daniel Sebuyange) is a Congolese-British rapper, singer-songwriter, spoken word poet, producer and facilitator based in Liverpool. His work blends hip-hop, spoken word, soul and electronic influences to explore social, political and philosophical themes. Alongside performing nationally and internationally, he has delivered creative writing, poetry and music workshops with organisations including Writing on the Wall, Edge Hill University, Community Arts Northwest, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Alder Hey. His practice focuses on helping people discover their voice, build confidence and tell meaningful stories.
Everyone has a story worth telling. This interactive workshop explores techniques used in poetry, spoken word and songwriting to help participants develop ideas, find inspiration and create powerful pieces of writing. Through creative exercises, discussion and practical writing activities, participants will learn how to turn personal experiences, observations and imagination into engaging poetry and spoken word. Suitable for writers of all experience levels, the session focuses on creativity, self-expression and building confidence in your unique voice.
Finding your voice: – Storytelling, Poetry and Music with Blue SaintMonday 6th July 202610:30am-12:30pm
Birkenhead Central Library, Borough Rd, Birkenhead CH41 2XB
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6:00pm
Love performing but new to improvisation? This workshop is for you.
Improvising Stories unpicks the DNA of great narrative. Learn the structures behind classic story archetypes and discover the tools to build them spontaneously. Whether you want to explore the grand scale of Myth and Fantasy or the deep connection of Personal Autobiography, you’ll gain the confidence to create on your feet.
Come with an open mind and leave having performed a brand-new story created entirely in the moment.
About the Instructor: Lead by Mark Smith co-director of LIF, storytelling tutor at LJMU, and a veteran of spontaneous theatre. Mark has been creating stories in the company of others for more than three decades, directing and performing in work that has toured extensively across the UK and beyond.
Join us for an afternoon of wellbeing inspired by The Reader’s Bookshelf theme of 2026 The Home we Carry where we will discover a range of poems that speak to the theme of Home, and spend the afternoon reflecting in casual, friendly and open-minded company.
Poets we will explore include Imtiaz Dharker, Liz Berry, Thomas Hardy and many more.
The workshop will begin with a relaxed Shared Reading session led by our experienced practitioners before taking a walk to take in the beauty of Calderstones Park in the spring.
To finish the afternoon, we’ll return to the Mansion House to enjoy a warming drink and will provide everything you need to build your own poetry collection to take home – the perfect gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself to return to when you need a moment of inspiration and calm.
There’s no need to have read anything in advance; we’ll explore it together on the day. All reading material will be provided.
Ticket includes unlimited tea and coffee.
We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Be inspired by our museum, gallery and theatre programme in an arts and crafts workshop suitable for all the family. There’s something for all ages, with all materials supplied and all for free!
Drop-in any time between 11am – 3pm and get creative.
Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.
First come first served. You may be expected to wait until a space at a craft table becomes available.
PVTV Creative Meet-Ups are free monthly sessions for adults in Liverpool who want to meet people, share ideas and get involved in collaborative film, art and DIY creative making.
Each session is different, depending on what the group is working on. Activities might include developing ideas, writing, storyboarding, filming, sound, props, performance, zines, set-building or experimental art.
No experience is needed. You can come once, come regularly, join an existing project or just see what’s happening.
The sessions are informal, friendly and low-pressure, with space for beginners, artists, filmmakers, performers, writers, makers and anyone who is creatively curious.
Creative Meet-Ups take place on the second Thursday of each month at DoES Liverpool, The Tapestry, 68-76 Kempston Street, Liverpool, L3 8HL.
Free to attend.
More information:https://www.peopleversus.tv/creative-meet-ups/
Wood-cut is a relief printmaking technique whereby your image is carved into a wooden block leaving a raised design. The design is then inked and printed revealing a distinct wood grain texture and tactile quality in the print.
During this one day session, you will learn the basics of woodcut printing – including how to transfer a design onto wooden blocks, cut, and print, to produce a 2-layered image consisting of a ‘key’ block plus colour layer.
You’ll leave the workshop with a small edition of prints, your original wood blocks and the knowledge to continue the process!
£75 (all materials included)
A chance to spend a few days exploring drama at the Unity, meet new friends, enjoy games, creating characters, puppetry and more with brilliant practitioners. All abilities welcome.
AGES: 9-12 YEAR OLDS
WHEN: 27 & 28TH JULY | 10.30 -4pm
WHERE: Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, L1 9BG
Please purchase your ticket and fill out our application form to sign up!
Apply here
1 Ticket purchase covers both workshop days.
