Friends of OCLW Life-Writing Discussion Group
Mondays in term time, 11am-12.30pm
Seminar Room 2, Wolfson College - and hybrid on zoom
This group is exclusively for Friends and supporters of OCLW. The group is a space for discussing topics in life-writing, whether you are writing something yourself or are just interested in the subject. Short extracts of published material are circulated to be read in advance and discussed, and there are regular opportunities for participants to share their own writing or written responses to a theme - although this is not compulsory!
Who can join: if you are a member of our Friends Scheme and are subscribed at a rate of over £42 per month please email our Administrator to join the group. You can join the Friends Scheme here (please change the donation amount to the relevant number and tick the 'recurring' box).
Online Writing Feedback Group
Thursdays in term time, 3pm-4.30pm UK time
Online via Zoom
Run in partnership with Oxford Writing Mentors, this group is for writers who want to receive or offer feedback on their work-in-progress. Each week the group reads in advance up to 3,000 words of a participant's writing, and discusses the project in response to questions posed by the author.
The remit of the group is broad, including life-writing in all its forms, as well as academic writing, journalistic writing, creative non-fiction, and fiction. We welcome professional and unpaid writers, and aim to provide a supportive group in which all contributors can improve and thrive.
Who can join: the group is open to everyone and costs £21 per 90-minute session, with numbers capped at 16. You can find out more and sign up here.
Individual Mentoring
Various times, in person and online
The Centre for Life-Writing offers mentoring to individuals via Oxford Writing Mentors. Whether you're working on a book project or simply looking for help with understanding topics in life-writing, mentoring can help you progress. You can arrange sessions at a time and location to suit you and your mentor (including online), and by prior arrangement mentors can read sections of your work in advance. Find out more about our mentors here.
Who can join: anyone can sign up for mentoring. You can find out more and book a session here.
