A friendly, informal, monthly group Zoom to talk about our creative processes, what's inspired us lately, what we're struggling with, and to share ideas on how to unf*ck ourselves (and our writing). Hosted by award-winning writer, editor and creative mentor Jo Gatford.
The concept of 'unf*cking your writing' comes from an original workshop which breaks down all the different challenges and blockages that stop us writing — from big life stuff (hey there global politics) to micro-aggressions (where the heck is my notebook?). But this 'Great Unfuckening' is an ongoing process, so these monthly hangouts are an opportunity to make tiny changes and improvements, swap tips and epiphanies, support one another, and chat with fellow creatives.
Each month, we'll focus on a different topic, discuss our thoughts, try a lil' writing exercise or brainstorming activity, and come up with at least one tangible next step to help our writing process to flow more smoothly.
May's topic is: BULLSHIT WRITING RULES
• All the crappy writing advice that (for some reason) we're still hanging on to
• All the things we need to unlearn, unpick, reframe and throw in the sea
• All the methods that actually DO work for us instead, and the unwritten rules we may already have crafted for ourselves
Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026, 6.30pm BST
Location: Online (Zoom)
Price: £10 or free with a paid subscription to
The Joy of Fixion - sign up here
Further info and to book
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Queries? Contact: Jo Gatford
fixioning@gmail.com