In the quiet coastal town of Teignmouth, nestled between rolling hills and the ever-changing tides of the English Channel, a spark ignited. It was the year 2023, and Lucy Martin, a dreamer with ink-stained fingers, decided that Teignmouth needed more than just seagulls and salt-kissed air. It needed stories—vibrant, untamed narratives that would echo through the narrow streets and find solace in the crevices of ancient stone walls.
And so, with a typewriter as her compass and a worn-out notebook as her sail, Lucy set forth to gather kindred souls. Writers, poets, daydreamers—they emerged from the mist like characters from half-forgotten tales. Their eyes held galaxies, their pens whispered secrets, and their hearts beat in metered rhythm.
📜 Our Origin Story
The first meeting took place in the cozy corner of the “Seagull’s Quill” café (pseudonym). The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with anticipation. Lucy stood at the threshold, her nerves dancing a waltz. Would anyone show up? Would they understand her vision?
They did. They arrived, one by one, like constellations assembling in the night sky. Together, they formed the nucleus of Teignmouth Writers—a constellation of creativity, bound by the gravitational pull of words. They met monthly, their voices weaving tapestries of longing, laughter, and quiet rebellion. The café walls absorbed their dreams, and the seagulls listened, their cries punctuating the pauses.
🌟 Our Mission
Teignmouth Writers isn’t just a group; it’s an alchemical experiment. We believe that stories are potions, capable of healing, transforming, and transcending. Our mission is simple: to nurture the storyteller within each of us. Whether you’re a seasoned novelist or a hesitant scribbler, there’s a place for you here. We’ll sip tea, nibble biscuits, share metaphors, and coax characters out of hiding.
📚 What Lies Ahead
In the coming months, we’ll host workshops, explore plot twists, dissect metaphysical poetry, and maybe even invent a few new words. Our 2025 anthology—“Saltwater Chronicles”—will be our ship, sailing into uncharted literary waters.
So, dear reader, if you’ve ever felt the itch of a half-formed sentence or the ache of an unwritten story, join us! Let’s scatter our words like breadcrumbs, leading each other deeper into the forest of imagination. Together, we’ll unravel mysteries, chase sunsets, and discover hidden doorways. The inkwell awaits.
We meet monthly on a Monday (mid-morning / lunchtime) in the centre of Teignmouth.
Interested in joining? Contact us at [email protected].
Or join our Facebook page: Teignmouth Writers Facebook