Monday 26 October 2020

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

Halloween Evening

On the eve of Halloween, we are planning a spooky kind of evening. Do you have a story, play or poem that has a spine-chilling edge to it? 

There is a plethora of subjects to choose from ghosts and ghouls, from witches and warlocks... haunted houses and hotels... shipwrecks and shorelines... maybe you would like to write about watching a horror movie or a Halloween inspired drama?

Or maybe, you have a favourite piece of Halloween writing or Autumnal offering that you would like to read?

We invite you to read out your writing (no more than 500 words please...) or simply read a favourite piece? 

Please Email Helen and Ian if you would like to read on the night...

also, don't forget it's...

COMPETITION WEEK

FLASH FICTION

"Home"

This month's theme has been chosen by Susan Bennett. The challenge is to write a short story, poem or piece of factual writing, all about the theme of "Home"

450 words minimum, 500 words maximum (not including title, references or author's notes). 

Please Email your entry either as a word.doc or pdf, to Helen and Ian by 7pm on Monday 26 October. NO EXTENSIONS, SORRY. Please ensure your entry is proof-read before submission as changes may not be possible once submitted.

If you are planning to add a photo to your writing, please ensure your photo is either your own or that you have permission to use the photo. If the photo is "royalty free" you still need to cite your source in which the photo has been obtained.

Your entry will then be uploaded to the website for judging in the usual way with results announced at our 2 November meeting. 

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

WRITING PROMPT

"The One That Got Away"

Details to follow.

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

MANUSCRIPT NIGHT

Are you working on a novel, poem, short story, an article. Maybe you're about to start a novel etc and have sketched a plan/outline? 

Manuscript Night is an excellent way to receive useful feedback and critique. You are invited to read up to 1000 words (a few more if needed to complete a section or chapter).

Please Email Helen and Ian if you would like to read during the meeting.

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

WRITING PLAYS - A WORKSHOP (To Be Confirmed)

Chris McDermott has offered to run a workshop on play writing.

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

Activity to be decided.

also:

COMPETITION WEEK

FLASH FICTION

Theme to be decided...

This month's theme will shortly be decided. The challenge is to write a short story, poem or piece of factual writing, 450 words minimum, 500 words maximum (not including title, references or author's notes).

 
Please Email your entry either as a word.doc or pdf, to Helen and Ian by 7pm on Monday 23 November. NO EXTENSIONS, SORRY. Please ensure your entry is proof-read before submission as changes may not be possible once submitted.

If you are planning to add a photo to your writing, please ensure your photo is either your own or that you have permission to use the photo. If the photo is "royalty free" you still need to cite your source in which the photo has been obtained.

Your entry will then be uploaded to the website for judging in the usual way with results announced at our 30 November meeting.  

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

Details to follow...

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

WRITING PROMPT

Details to follow...

ADVANCE DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:

ONLINE ACTIVITY

ZOOM SESSION from 7:30pm

Anne Samson from TSL Publishing will be joining us for the evening.

Details to follow 

KEEP YOUR BOOK REVIEWS COMING!

It's never too late to submit a book review...

Please click here to see our selection of Book Reviews

Please Email your book review to Ian - ianwelland@hotmail.co.uk