Poetry Writing Drop In

Do you love writing poetry? Want to expand your knowledge of the art form? Our monthly Poetry Writing Drop-In is the perfect place to explore your work in a supportive environment with fellow writers and experienced tutors. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out, everyone is welcome at these inclusive sessions.

Come along to connect with fellow writers, learn from expert poets and take part in creative exercises to get your writing flowing, with the option to share your work in a collaborative space.

This is a small group with limited spaces, and is filled on a first come first served basis. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early to get a space and to allow time to sign up and pay.

What do I get by taking part? 

• Creative exercises to help inspire you to write new work
• Expand your awareness of exciting contemporary poets
• Develop your skills in giving and receiving feedback on your writing
• Meet other writers
• Build your professional network

Meet the tutors:

Workshops are facilitated by our lead tutor Cecilia Knapp every other month, with a different guest tutor in between.

22 September and 24 November:

Cecilia Knapp is a poet and novelist and the Young People’s Laureate for London 2020/2021. She was shortlisted for the 2022 Forward prize for best single poem. She is the winner of the 2021 Ruth Rendell award and has been shortlisted for the Rebecca Swift Women’s prize. Her debut poetry collection Peach Pig was published by Corsair in 2022 and was the Observer’s poetry book of the month for October. Her poems have appeared in The Financial Times, Granta and The White Review. She curated the anthology Everything is Going to be alright: Poems for When You Really Need Them, published by Trapeze in 2021.  Her debut novel Little Boxes is published by The Borough Press. In 2023, Little Boxes was longlisted for The Authors Club Best First Novel Award. Cecilia teaches poetry in a number of settings and is the lead tutor of the Roundhouse Poetry Collective.

20 October:

Guest Tutor TBC

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

No, this drop-in is open to all levels of experience 

How do I join?

This is a drop-in session, meaning you don’t have to book in advance. Just come to Roundhouse Studios and pay £2 on arrival. 

It’s first-come, first served with limited spaces. Booking opens 30 minutes beforehand. Latecomers will only be admitted only if there is space.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.