The group's purpose is to improve members' skills in writing fiction, non-fiction, prose, poetry or short drama pieces using varied genre. A different theme is chosen for each month and members read thrir own work, in turn, to the rest of the group. Criticism is intended to be constructive.

The group publishes a selection of its writings twice annually in a booklet titled 'Pick 'n' Mix', sales of which contribute to future publications and worthy local causes. Some members have published their own work independently.