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Fruit Salad
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A queer community writing group 😊
We’re based in Manchester UK, with regular relaxed writing meet ups at Social Refuge.
Check our Linktree for upcoming dates:
https://linktr.ee/fruitsaladwriters

#queer #writingcommunity #manchester
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Our upcoming dates for the next few months! 🥳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #writingcommunity #queerwriters #queercommunity #nolgbwithoutthet #relaxedwriting #manchesterwriters
Upcoming dates in large blue rounded text on a pale aqua background. This is then followed by smaller blue text that details times and dates as follows: September 12th Friday — 6-9pm 28th Sunday — 2-5pm October 10th Friday — 6-9pm 24th Friday — 6-9pm November 9th Sunday — 2-5pm 23rd Sunday — 2-5pm December 7th Sunday — 2-5pm At the bottom it reads linktr.ee/fruitsaladwriters in more blue text. The Fruit Salad logo is in the lower right corner which is blue rounded text running in a circle.
September 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Thank you for joining us last night lovely chats and even some writing 🥰
Many writers around a long table at Social Refuge with laptops, tablets and papers in front of them.
July 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Thank you all for joining us last night fantastic turnout 🥰🥳
A group of writers sat around several tables at Social Refuge Manchester, some are looking at the camera and some are writing.
May 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Large blue friendly text on a light pink background reads: About the workshop Smaller blue text reads: This is aimed at those of our writers who are interested in fiction writing no matter their level. Whether you’re a private hobbyist who’s curious or a budding author there’s something for you. More detailed information and a breakdown of the workshop can be found on the Eventbrite page itself (link in bio & our Linktree). There is a stylised lemon and orange floating around with a smiling face. The text at the bottom reads linktr.ee/fruitsaladwriters
March 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Large blue friendly text on a light pink background reads: About the workshop Smaller blue text reads: In this supportive and collaborative workshop, you’ll get the chance to put some of those techniques into practice. You can do this either with material she provides, or you can use some of your own writing. There will be opportunities for sharing someof your writing and for constructive feedback. That is entirely your choice and there is no pressure to do so—and you can ask as many questions as you like! There are stylised cherries and strawberries floating around with a smiling face. The text at the bottom reads linktr.ee/fruitsaladwriters and a large blue arrow indicates there are more slides to come.
March 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Large blue friendly text on a light pink background reads: About the workshop Smaller blue text reads: In this free workshop, author E.M. Powell takes you through the basics of the craft of writing commercial fiction and how you can sell it. There is a stylised banana and pear floating around with a smiling face. The text at the bottom reads linktr.ee/fruitsaladwriters and a large blue arrow indicates there are more slides to come.
March 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Something new and blue for us!

Free workshop — Writing and selling your novel
March 28th 6-9PM Social Refuge MCR
by author E.M. Powell.

Detailed info on the Eventbrite page:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1273697787...

#manchesterwriters #writers #queerwriters #workshop #authorworkshop #empowell
Medium sized light pink text on a bright deep blue background which reads: Fruit Salad Writers' workshop Much larger light pink text reads: Writing and selling your novel Smaller light pink text reads: Join us for a free workshop by author E.M. Powell Dotted around the text there is a pear and strawberry and a stylised sticker like you get on fruit in shops which reads FR.EE. The text at the bottom reads 28th March 2025 then 6PM-9PM at Social Refuge A pink arrow indicates there are more slides to come. The Fruit Salad logo is in the lower right corner which is pink rounded text running in a circle within a bubbly frame.
March 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Upcoming dates woo 😍

March
21st Friday — 6-9pm
28th Friday — 6-9pm — Free author workshop details soon!

April
11th Friday — 6-9pm
25th Friday — 6-9pm

May
9th Friday — 6-9pm
23rd Friday — 6-9pm

Thanks to Social Refuge MCR & Queer Lit for the space 🥰

#queerwriters #community #manchesterwriters
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March 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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We’re back Friday 21 March 2025! 6pm – 9pm details + free tickets below 🙂

Please do book a ticket if you’re coming along it’s useful to know how many of us there are 😊 Please remember to cancel if you're no longer able to attend so others can grab your space!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1244551610...
Large blue friendly text on a light pink background which reads: Next writing evening 21 Mar. There is a photograph of a varied bunch of writers around a long table smiling with laptops in front of them. There are several stylised fruits floating around, an orange, and apple. There is also a stylised sticker like you get on fruit in shops which reads FR.EE. The text at the bottom reads 6PM-9PM at Social Refuge and a large blue arrow indicates there are more slides to come. The Fruit Salad logo is in the lower right corner which is blue rounded text running in a circle. Large blue friendly text on a light orange background which reads: Wheelchair accessibility Smaller blue text reads: The staff in the bar area can guide you to our co-working space via a short wheelchair lift and an exterior walkway to bypass the stairways. There are several stylised fruits floating around, cherries and a pear with smiling faces. The text at the bottom reads linktr.ee/fruitsaladwriters and a large blue arrow indicates there are more slides to come. Large blue friendly text on a light pink background which reads: Where is it? Smaller blue text reads: Our space is generously donated by Social Refuge & Queer Lit. We’re in their co-working space, any issues ask staff to point us out! 27 Great Ancoats Street, M4 5AJ There are several stylised fruits floating around, a banana and a pear with smiling faces. The text at the bottom reads linktr.ee/fruitsaladwriters and a large blue arrow indicates there are more slides to come. Large blue friendly text on a light yellow background which reads: Do I need to book? Smaller blue text reads: Yes please! Our tickets are free on Eventbrite,it helps us to know how many folks are joining us. It also ensures you definitely have a space when you arrive and gives you more info than we can fit here. There are several stylised fruits floating around, strawberries and an orange with smiling faces. There is also a stylised sticker like you get on fruit in shops which reads FR.EE.
March 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Sailing, fruiting? Towards our next writing meet up! 15th December our last one of 2024! Currently only one ticket left 🥰 to book check out our Linktree 😊

linktr.ee/fruitsaladwr...
#queerwriters #writingcommunity #manchesterwriters
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December 6, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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Our upcoming dates!

We’re back December 15th but we can join any of @mcrwrimos.bsky.social events during November 😄

#manchesterwriters #writers #queerwriters #chillwriting #lowpressurewriting #queer #lgbtqwriters #fruitsalad #fruity #eventlistings #upcomingdates #creative #creativewriting #lgbt
Blue text on pale green background which reads: Upcoming dates Our upcoming dates! November MCRWrimos events we can join! 3rd Sun — 2-5pm 10th Sun — 2-5pm 17th Sun — 2-5pm 24th Sun — 2-5pm 30th Sat — 2-5pm December 15th Sun — 2-5pm January 10th Fri — 6-9pm 24th Fri — 6-9pm Small blue text reads linktr.ee/fruitsaladwriters and the Fruit Salad Writers logo is on the lower right, and is the text Fruit Salad in a circle in all caps.
November 15, 2024 at 1:11 PM