PROGRAMME

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

'WRITING FOR MAGAZINES' 

A workshop with Ian Welland

Have you ever thought about writing for magazines? Ian will take us through his experience of writing for magazines, journals and newspapers for over 30 years. He will emphasise the various stages on how to approach editors and achieve publication. 

At the end of the workshop, Ian will be setting a task that we can all undertake during the days after and present at the following week's meeting. Details below (see 26 April 2021).

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

'FAMOUS INTERVIEWS'  ...following on from last week's workshop

You are a journalist and have been assigned to interview someone famous, or not-so famous. You have to prepare your questions and tease out what you believe your readers would like to know! Is your chosen person receptive or resistant?

or, you may prefer to write an article about something you enjoy and could offer to a magazine of your choice for readers to enjoy? 

Maximum of 500 words to be presented to the group tonight.

Plus:

FLASH FICTION - "Disappointments"

Short story or poem (minimum of 450 words, but no more than 500 words). All entries must be proofread before you submit as revisions / corrections may not be possible once submitted. Please Email your entry (Word Doc is preferred or PDF version) to Helen and Ian by 7pm on Monday 3 May 2021. No entries received after 7pm will be allowed. Judging will then take place from Monday 3 May to Friday 7 May - results will be announced at the meeting on Monday 10 May.  

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

'POETRY WORKSHOP'

with special guest poet: Dan Simpson 

Dan Simpson is a poet, writer, performer, producer, and educator. He makes highly engaging and contemporary work that is entertaining, intelligent, and thought-provoking. His subjects include science and technology; history and place; art and culture; people and poetry. Dan is currently poet in residence at St Albans Cathedral