Intro to Creative Writing Saturday Half Term at Sheffield Central Library
Intro to Creative Writing Saturday Half Term
at Sheffield Central Library for 14–19s
A Hive Young Writers’ Afternoon
in partnership with Sheffield Libraries for Year of Reading
Sat 31st Oct 2026 | 1–3.30pm | Free
Aged 14 to 19 in the Sheffield area? Interested in developing your creative writing (stories, poems, scripts, spoken word, etc.) and where it could take you? If so, join us this half-term workshop at Sheffield Central Library for a free, relaxed Saturday afternoon intro to all things creative writing.
Expect fun writing exercises, tips and tricks for powerful writing, and to learn about exciting opportunities to develop as a writer and send your work out into the world, locally, regionally and nationally. You’ll find out how Hive’s regional young writers’ network can support this, including young writers’ groups across South Yorkshire including Sheffield Young Writers.
From competitions and awards to publication and live performance, whether hobby or career interest, you’ll hear about what’s out there for you! The afternoon will be led by writer Vicky Morris (poet & editor), who’ll share insights into her own writing journey, answer questions and give advice.
Come and meet other young people with similar interests and leave with plenty of inspiration, new ideas to work on and the confidence to keep scribbling. No experience needed, and you don’t have to think you’re a great writer to attend. Just bring an interest in words, some curiosity and a willingness to have a go!
Where: The Carpenter Room, Sheffield Central Library
When: Saturday 31st Oct, 1–3.30pm, with refreshments break
Free | Places limited
To book: Send your full name, date of birth & any interests you want to tell us about to [email protected]
In partnership with Sheffield Libraries Year of Reading
2026 is the National Year of Reading, a nationwide celebration encouraging people of all ages to discover (or rediscover!) the joy of reading through the things they love. As part of Sheffield Libraries’ programme of events, Hive is celebrating the creative possibilities of reading and writing with a special half-term workshop for young people.
Vicky Morris is a British/Welsh short story writer and poet based in Sheffield. Her debut chapbook If All This Never Happened was a winner of the Munster Fool for Poetry Chapbook Competition 2021 and was shortlisted in the Saboteur Awards 21/22. Her writing has appeared in places like The Rialto, Mslexia Magma, and The North. She has been placed in various competitions including winning the Aurora Prize 2020, and the Prole Laureate Competition in 2019. Vicky is the founder of Hive Young Writers Network, and in 2019 received a Sarah Nulty Award for her impact developing younger writers across the region. She was an Arvon/Jerwood 2019 mentee, and was shortlisted for the Mairtín Crawford Award 2022.