The Writing Room @ Hotel du Vin ~ October 2026

An in-person space to connect with writers, gain insight and experiment with creative writing.
About this Event

Creative writing doesn't need to be a solo activity. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, just starting, or simply looking for a creative outlet, The Writing Room is open to all.

Each month, we bring together local people with an interest in creative writing for a shared in-person creative experience.

Each time you join us in The Writing Room, you will:

• Gain insights from a featured speaker
• Receive an inspiring writing prompt for you to approach as you wish
• Have space to socialise and share your creations with other writers

The Writing Room in Poole can be found within the Crow's Nest area of a Grade II-listed Georgian merchant's house, now home to the Hotel du Vin. This setting perfectly balances beauty and comfort, providing a nurturing environment for writing.

All attendees receive a complementary welcome drink on arrival, and can also enjoy 10% off any additional food an drink over the course of the evening.

October’s featured guest is Dario Splendido.

Dario Splendido is a horror writer, filmmaker, and lecturer in creative technologies based in Bournemouth. His work moves between literary horror, weird fiction, speculative storytelling, and short-form cinematic projects, often exploring grief, transformation, identity, and biological unease. He is the founder of The Splendido Lab, a creative project focused on strange films and speculative horror worlds, and his fiction includes The Point of Infection and This Is Not Your Body. Alongside his writing, Dario works across filmmaking, real-time production, and experimental multimedia practice, and has recently curated and chaired Horror & The Uncanny as part of BFX Festival.

Agenda

🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:10 PM
Arrival & Welcome Drinks
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:20 PM
Welcome & Introductions
🕑: 07:20 PM - 08:00 PM
Conversation & QnA With Dario Splendido
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Writing Period

Info: 30min of Silent Writing, then 20min to grab another drink, socialise, or finish up your final thoughts!

🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sharing Period
🕑: 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Closing & Socialising

Info: Although we aim to be finished by 10.30pm, we may run slightly longer if there are lots of people wanting to share their works. The bar will remain open until 11pm.