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First Novel Prize
Daniel Goldsmith Associates is pleased to introduce the First Novel Prize, an exciting new competition for unpublished and independently published writers. Not only will writers have the chance to win £1,000 for first prize, but they will also have their work read and recognised by a panel of publishing professionals. “It is a real…
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Unpublished novelist competition 2016
Creativate National Writing Competition 2016: Call for Submissions COMPETITION OBJECTIVES UK Creative Arts is delighted to announce the creation of a new competition for budding UK writers. In the UK, there are a number of talented authors who are aspiring to have their work published. The Creativate National Writing Competition has been launched by UK…
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Update on Marlborough Writers
Currently (Aug 2015) we have fantasy and historical writers, a scriptwriter and a playwright and poets. We welcome any writers who would like to be part of a supportive group, offer and accept constructive criticism. See the box at the right for when we meet, the ‘about’ page for the format and who to contact…
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Marlborough Writers – are you one?
I notice that I haven’t posted for nearly two years (slap wrists), but stuff has been happening on the writer’s front. We’ve changed from Riverbank Writers to Marlborough Writers. As with every creative group, the format changes and evolves. We welcome anyone who writes. What does that mean? Well, you put pen to paper (real…
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Coming up…trip to Pulsar
Instead of our regular meeting on 20th March, we are heading out to Swindon for the Pulsar poetry night, www.pulsarpoetry.com/Pulsar_gig_guide.htm If you would like to come and live en route from Burbage to Swindon, you can have a lift. Get in touch at peteandlou@mac.com or ring 01672 811515.
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plays, poetry, prose
We have a lovely little group going. The writing is pretty incredible – so much talent in (almost) one area. I’m really not one for over-praising so take all this enthusiasm as real and not some fawning exercise.
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Publishing workshop Feb 4th
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/artsheritageandlibraries/librarieshome/librariesnews.htm?aid=124261 It’s on Sat 4 Feb, 2pm, Marlborough Library with Mavis Cheek, James Aitcheson and Helen Slavin. I’ve been so wrapped up in reading /listening to books on my iPad, reading books I’ve been given, charity shop purchases, etc that I haven’t been to the library in nearly a year! When I went into Marlborough…
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Other stuff happening
There’s a free scriptwriting workshop for women over 2 sessions, one this Wednesday, the next 25th Jan, 10am-12noon. Location: Salisbury Playhouse, call 01722 320 333. This Thursday is the first Swindon Open Mic Poetry of the year, 7-10pm, central library Swindon SN1 1QG (park in the Wyvern car park). Visit http://www.facebook.com/events/121885671263227/
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No session in December.
Bring your writing to the Conservative Club, Marlborough 7-9pm, Tuesday 24 January 2011
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Writing event in Marlborough 15 Nov
White Horse Bookshop are having an event with the historical novelist Simon Scarrow. Simon will be talking about his popular novels on Tuesday 15th November at The Castle and Ball Hotel from 7pm. Tickets are £5 (redeemable against a purchase of his new novel on the night) and available from the bookshop, phone 01672 512071…
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