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.
Upcoming Events
Coffee and writing chat
Join us once a month in the cafe at the Winchester Arc (also known as the library) for writerly chat and mutual encouragement — members […]
New Beginnings
We end the year with talks from PhD student Eleanor Marsden and Carole Burns (Associate Professor in Creative Writing, University of Southampton.) Join us for an evening focused on opportunities for writers arising from academically-inflected creative writing.
Latest Posts
The Major
The highly commended entry of October 2026 competition.
Among the Thorns
The third place entry of the October 2026 competition.
The Night Walk
The second place entry of the October 2026 competition.
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