The Writing Life at The Gainsborough with Jennie Godfrey

Are you curious how real writers get started (and keep going)?

Does writing feel out of reach?

Would a small, meaningful writing habit fit into your day?

The Writing Life: Conversations is a new four-part series of uplifting conversations with writers, agents and editors who share the honest beginnings of their creative lives.

You'll hear how others navigated self-doubt, found confidence, balanced creativity with life's demands, and shaped sustainable writing routines. Each speaker brings real-world insight, demystifying the industry and sharing practical advice you can use immediately — whether you dream of writing a book or simply want to reconnect with your own voice.

You'll leave each event with encouragement, practical tips, and a clearer sense of how writing, even in tiny moments, can support creativity, wellbeing and emotional connection.

Designed for those seeking inspiration rather than instruction, these evenings offer warmth, clarity and space to breathe.

A warm welcome with fizz and canapés sets the tone for relaxed, inclusive conversation, followed by a discussion and Q&A.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tickets are £15 and include prosecco and canapés.

Jennie Godfrey was raised in West Yorkshire in a mill-working family and her debut, number one bestselling novel, The List of Suspicious Things, was inspired by her childhood there in the 1970s. In 2020, Jennie gave up her corporate career to build a life around books. She is now a writer and part-time bookseller who lives and writes in the Somerset countryside.

Her journey from corporate professional to bestselling author offers inspiring insight into making significant life changes to pursue creative dreams. Her second novel, the instant Sunday Times bestseller The Barbecue at No.9, is out now.

• Date & Time: Thursday, 18 June 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
• Location: The Gainsborough Bath Spa Beau Street Bath BA1 1QY
• Ticket Price: £15 (includes prosecco and canapés)

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