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A local group to inspire, encourage and support all writers.


NEWS FLASH

DIARY DATES …..

 

Events Coming:

 

21 April

Competition with Harrow Writers ~ Judging Night ~ judging stories & poems submitted by Harrow Writers and deciding on the finalists

24 April

Meeting at Harrow Writers Group ~ Inter-group Competition Finals! ~ A night out to the Harrow Arts Centre for the finals of the writing ‘Royalty’ competition ~ 7.45 pm – The Kenton Room.

28 April

Manuscript Night ~ Read Out & Critique session

5 May

No Meeting – Bank Holiday

12 May

Deadline: Fancy Facts ~ 2500 word NON-FICTION competition- hand in entries tonight!

 

Manuscript Night ~ Read Out & Critique session

19 May

Guest Speaker ~ Jonothan Pinnock from Verulam Writers Circle shares his knowledge & winning streak on ‘Writing for Competitions’

26 May

No Meeting – Bank Holiday

 

 

Reminders:

 

24 April

Plan on a Thursday night outing to Harrow Writers!

12 May

DEADLINE: 2008 Fancy Facts Competition – Hand in your entries! See competition news for more details.

27 June

Keep an eye on this website for updates on WINCHESTER WRITERS CONFERENCE –workshops, speakers, one-on-one sessions, 15 competitions! For more info: CLICK HERE

9 Aug

Booking now open for SWANWICK – The Writers Summers School. Join the experience & amazing value! A week of workshops and writing. For more information on booking and events: CLICK HERE

 

 

 

COMPETITION NEWS ….

Click on the links for more info

 

Current Event: A combined competition event organised by Watford Writers and Harrow Writers Circle – themed ‘Royalty’

 

·                     21st April: Judging in Watford of the Harrow Writers entries selecting 3 finalists in each category.

·                     24TH April : Thursday - FINALS NIGHT: at Harrow Writers. Both groups vote to decide the winners - 1st Prize £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 in each category! Give it a try ….. Come on – Watford Writers!

 

Next Event: Watford Writers Annual ‘Fancy Facts’ Competition – Deadline: 12th May. 2500 words NON-FICTION – Open themed. Submit entries anonymously – entry fee £1.

 

Other Events: Try this link for a challenging free entry competition ~ stories inspired by photographs. 5 Photo Story

 

Try this link to the National Association of Writers Groups NAWG – see their website for writers, help and news and full listing of current competitions. N.A.W.G.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



LOCAL EVENTS - BOOKING NOW OPEN! Click for links to websites.

COMING SOON …

Feb/March: Watford Palace Theatre present a series of workshops for New Playwrights – workshops will be led by prominent writers and are aimed at all levels of writing skills. Book through the Box Office.

 

On-going: Verulam Writers Group, St Albans – Writers Group~ weekly manuscript nights, speakers and competitions. Also see: VerPoets for those interested in poetry nights.

 

 

On-going: Harrow Writers Circle – Manuscript Evenings, Poetry nights and competitions are held every two weeks at this friendly local group.

 

16th March: The Retreat Booksales – Enjoy a Bookshop with a difference – Local Book trade charity offers new books at bargin basement prices! A great afternoon out ~ Bargains for all book lovers!

 

25th March: Chorleywood Book Shop – Presents speaker ~ Sara Paretsky – renowned author.

 

 



Meetings every Monday night from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Entry Fee only £3


Meeting are held at: Cha Cha Cha Cafe - Cassiobury Park Avenue / cnr Shepherd Road, Watford.