Welcome to Watford Writers

Gathering every Monday to share stories, poetry and writing tips, Watford Writers has been in existence for more than five years

A group of local individuals who love to write, we have a variety of writing styles, passions and interests - some of us are published ... most of us are not!   We welcome anyone who shares an interest in writing, likes to hear stories, would like to offer and receive constructive critique AND who likes to have a laugh whilst enjoying the company of like minded friends!

Meetings start at 7.30 pm every Monday at Cha Cha Cha Cafe in Cassiobury Park. No subscriptions, just pay £3.50 at the door and enjoy the evening including free coffee and biscuits

 

Next Meeting 30th April

Manuscript Evening

 

 

Flash Fiction Winners - 'Scout' Theme 16th April 2012

1st Helen Nicell

2nd Brian Bold

3rd Chris Glover

 

Flash Fiction Winners - 'Eggs' Theme 2nd April 2012

 

1st Helen Nicell

2nd Rob Summers

3rd Chris Glover

 

 

2011 WRITERS BLOCK GHOST STORY RESULT

After a comprehensive review of the 14 entries,

judges Nick Cook and Janet Baldey announced the top three stories

 

1st Place

Chris Glover

 Steph, Only for You

 

2nd and 3rd Place

Boo Bradshaw

The Cottage (2nd)  Cat (3rd)

 

 

 

Flash Fiction Winners - 'Accession' Theme 6th February 2012

 

1st: Trevor Spinage

2nd: Trevor Spinage

3rd: Brian Bold

4th: Angela Hunter

 

Flash Fiction Winners - 'Games' Theme 23rd January 2012

 

 1st: Helen Nicell

2nd: Rob Summers

3rd: Rob Summers

4th: Trevor Spinage

 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS DINNER 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS

 

Harrow/Watford Writers Short Story Final

Thursday 13th October at Harrow Arts Centre

 A  Harrow Writers story took first place, with a story from Watford Writers second.

All the other stories tied for third place!

The cakes also won a prize! Thanks to Harrow Writers for their hospitality

 

 First : Age Chasm by Barbara Arden-White (Harrow Writers)

 Second : Sweet Little Lies by Rae Argent (Watford Writers)

 

Other finalists in no particular order:

Hotel California by John Ward (W)

The Life of Brian by Brian Bold (H)

The Betrayal by Jennie Willett (H)

Danny Boy by Sue Petitt (W)

Riot by Trevor Spinage (W)

Abracadabra by Julia Underwood (H)

 

 

 

Blue Door Short Story Competition Results

Watford Writers announce the winners of their first open short story competition run in conjunction with Watford Area Arts Forum. 

Grelle White editor of WAAF and local novelist Leigh Russell had the difficult task of judging all the entries and WAAF chairman Jaffer Bhimji presented prizes.

Rob Summers's short story entitled Bleu D'or was placed first, winning him a year's subscription to Watford Writers and publication in the next issue of WAAF, illustrated by local artist Marianne Keibel.