@tone I hope that you do consider the creative writing group to kickstart your writing once again. I'm sure there are many fine, new songs waiting to be written.
Several years ago I attended a writing workshop at Newcastle College in the Northeast of England. I wrote something at speed which was very well received but that's not how I like to write and so, I immediately discarded it. I find it difficult to connect with and write about my emotions in such circumstances and that is where my best work comes from. However It was good to be present and I'd enjoy being a fly on the wall watching others create at similar workshops. I think that I can only produce my best work when, I am alone. I know that
@Neil C has attended several workshops with the very talented Boo Hewerdine. I'd attend a Roddy Frame workshop if he ever decided to go down that route. For me, It would be a listening experience and perhaps, I would then try out suggestions at a later time when I was alone. I think that a forum workshop would be similar. I'd turn up to socialise and enjoy the experience of being around creative people, maybe throw in a suggestion or two and simply observe. I've been fortunate not to experience writer's block since I was about 18 years old. However, finding time to write is my Achilles heel!
Once again tone, I think that you should go for the writing group idea. I'm sure one or two forum members would drop by to enjoy the experience!
Paul