Hampshire Writers' Society

Based in Winchester, Hampshire Writers’ Society is run by members, for members. We’ve been inspiring and connecting local writers since 2011.

Join us for monthly talks, competitions, and more.

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Upcoming Events

Coffee and writing chat

Coffee and writing chat

August 7, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Arc
Join us once a month in the cafe at the Winchester Arc (also known as the library) for writerly chat and mutual encouragement — members […]
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Coffee and writing chat

Coffee and writing chat

September 4, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Arc
Join us once a month in the cafe at the Winchester Arc (also known as the library) for writerly chat and mutual encouragement — members […]
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The Magic Ingredients to Writing a Bestseller

The Magic Ingredients to Writing a Bestseller

September 8, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tower Arts Centre
Join us for the start of our new season with award winning author Vaseem Khan who will examine the key ingredients in writing fiction for the modern publishing market. Our guest speaker is Gopinath Chandroth who will share his reflections of a man at home in both the British and Indian cultures.
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Hampshire Writer’s Society Report to Members 2026

The society takes a break from our usual programme of events during July and August, so this is a good time to review the last year and report back to members. For the last three years, our membership has grown steadily. This year we reached a new high of 150 members. HWS is fully funded…

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