The Salutation Writers - a weekly writing workshop in Manchester
About this Event
Starting on October 7th 2026, this weekly workshop is a welcoming place to come and work on your writing through a series of activities and prompts, led by experienced facilitators Becky May and John Greenwood.
It’s designed to be generative so that you can focus on getting as many words down as possible and leave with new ideas to develop.
At the end of term, we’ll have a performance special – this is your chance to share your work (either written in the group or outside) and gain confidence when performing. Our group size for this event will be larger, and you’ll be able to sign up on the night for a three-minute slot.
We believe that being part of a community of writers is the key to feeling inspired and supported and are excited to create this space together.
Feel free to come as often or as little as you like.
So that price isn’t a barrier, we’re offering two options – general admission and concessions (student, those on benefits and over 60’s)
The essentials
When? Every Wednesday 6.45 to 7.45
Where? Upstairs at the Salutation Pub, Manchester, M15
Please note this is accessed via stairs.
First session of term Oct 7th
Last session of term / performance special – Dec 9th
Tickets General Admission and Concessions available.
Bring Notebook and pen
Please note Limited group size so book early to avoid disappointment.
About your facilitators
Becky May is a graduate of the Manchester Writing School. She works as a Poet Mentor for the Comino Project in partnership with Manchester Poetry Library, supporting Poets in Residence to deliver workshops. She also facilitates workshops in poetry and fiction in community settings, both in person and online.
She cohosts Verbose, Manchester’s longest running spoken word event. She was chosen as one of six New Northern Poets for 2026 and has had work published in PN Review, Propel, 14 Magazine and Ink, Sweat & Tears, amongst others.
www.beckymaywriter.com
John Greenwood is a poet and creative writing facilitator based in Cheshire. A mature student completing his BA in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University, he has completed two consecutive years as a Comino Poet in Residence at Manchester Poetry Library and served two years as a judge for the Mother Tongue Other Tongue poetry competition.
John specialises in multi-sensory, highly accessible workshops for community spaces and schools, encouraging writers of all backgrounds and ages to experiment playfully with language.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 5.04 to GBP 7.21
