We operate as a discussion-based workshop. Each member reads a poem, with all members having a printed copy. We spend 5-10 minutes discussing each work, making constructive suggestions if relevant. Our purpose is to help each other develop our writing skills through polite discussion and encouragement.

We are a combination of prose writers, poets, playwrights and scriptwriters. All at different levels of experience and expertise. All with the desire to become better at what we do. Some of us are working on novels and short stories, others scripts or plays or poems and some memoir and non-fiction. Some of us write for children, some for young adults, most for adults. Any genre of writing is welcome. The emphasis is on constructive feedback in a friendly, encouraging, but dedicated environment, fostering all levels of writing.

Youngstreet Poets met first in 1978. We are a poetry-specific workshop group of experienced poets with a focus on “page” rather than “performance” poetry, although we workshop poetry in a wide variety of styles and voices. We are a closed group, inviting a new member when there is a vacancy. We do invite a visitor to some of our meetings, however, and welcome enquiries from poets who would like to join us at one of our gatherings.

Closed to new members but open to visitors.