About Reading Writers

Who are Reading Writers?

We are a small and varied group of people of all ages who are united in our love for words.

We encompass performance poets and stand-up comedians as well as writers of autobiography, local history, romantic fiction, crime fiction, science fiction, fantasy and just plain fiction.

Some of us have been published, some are still looking for a publisher, and some of us just write for sheer joy.

We believe first and foremost that writing is an activity to be enjoyed, and any further rewards are a bonus. Each of us is happy to give help and support to everybody else.

How do I join?

It’s as simple as turning up to one of our meetings. You will be made very welcome.You don’t have to pay anything straight away. You can attend, and play a full part in, two meetings free of charge. After that you will be asked to pay a subscription if you wish to continue attending.Of course, it’s an even better idea to make yourself known to us beforehand. To do this, telephone the Secretary, Don Louth, on 0118 978 4236. Or send an email to don.louth@waitrose.com.

When do we meet?

We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month in a meeting room at RISC (Reading International Solidarity Centre) in London Street, Reading.The formal meeting starts at 7.15pm with the minutes, a platform for the successes of our members, and news. We try to keep these formalities as brief as possible so that we can move as quickly as possible to the business of the evening. The room is available from 7pm for informal conversation.The meeting closes at 10pm, but some members like to carry on more informally in the Great Expectations pub next door.