| 30th June | Discussion – Self Publishing |
| Join in as self Published author Brian Bold leads a discussion on LULU.com – an internet approach to self publishing and Jackie Green – short story writer, follows the discussion looking into other methods of self publishing. |
| 7th July | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 14th July | Competition – HATCH IT |
| Read out and judging for the annual ‘HATCH IT’ - 500 word fiction competition using the scenario & character/s decided by the group (see hand-outs and website link for character details) Submit 2 copies of your anonymous entry – bring it along on the night. £1 entry fee DEADLINE |
| 21st July | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 28th July | Workshop ‘Show Not Tell’– by NICK COOK |
| TBC – Join talented and inspiring Writing Tutor Nick Cook in a workshop unravelling the craft of ‘Show Not Tell’ |
| 4th August | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 11th August | Fun Night – ‘Social Poetry’ |
| Bring along a tipple, a snack-ette and some humorous poetry . A night for laughs reading your fun and light-hearted poetry whilst enjoying a summer social occasion. Draw theme for the 500 word ‘Pass it around’ group competition – deadline for entries 8th September. |
| 18th August | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 25th August | Holiday |
| No Meeting – Bank Holiday |
| 1st September | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 8th September | Competition Night ‘ Pass it around’ |
| Submit 2 copies of your anonymous entry on the theme as drawn in the group on the 11th August – bring your entries along on the night for a ‘pass around and group judging. £1 entry fee DEADLINE Announcement of the theme for the annual Watford Writers Block 3500 word fiction competition. Judge to be announced. Deadline for entries : 3rd Nov. |
| 15th September | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 22nd September | |
| TBA |
| 29th September | Poetry Workshop – presented by Jan Day |
| Join Jan Day as she leads the group in a poetry workshop that will encourage your creativity and develop your skills. |
| 6th October | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session. |
| 13th October | Workshop – What makes O.Henry great? |
| Participate in this workshop led by excellent short story writer Trevor Spinage. Discover the brilliance of the short story writing of William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) 1862-1910 Read some of his acclaimed stories such as: ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘ Man about Town’ & ‘Mammon and the Archer’ and participate in the discussion of his writing – What makes it great? The wit, humour, characterisation and plot twists of O. Henry were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics, yet, he went on to gain international recognition and is credited with defining the short story as a literary art form. |
| 20th October | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session. |
| 27th October | |
| TBA |
| 3rd November | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session. Annual Watford Writers Block - DEADLINE for entries. Bring along your anonymous entry – with your £1 entry fee |
| 10th November | |
| TBA |
| 17th November | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 24th November | |
| TBA |
| 1st December | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 8th December | Competition – Watford Writers Block |
| Watford Writers Block Competition entries – judging night & read out of winning entries. |
| 15th December | Manuscript |
| Critique Session – Bring along a chapter, short stories, articles, letters, drafts or any writing (max 2500 words) to a constructive critique session |
| 22nd December | Xmas Party – Details to follow |
| 5th January 09 | Manuscript |
