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The Gloucestershire Poetry Society Haiku Competition is open for submissions till midnight on the 30th of November. Alan Summers is the judge for the Competition. Competition Prizes: Winner:                  £150  & Featured in Steel Jackdaw magazine Runner Up:            £75    & Featured in… Continue reading Gloucestershire Poetry Society Haiku Competition

On November 13th at Cirencester Library at 2pm: Poetry Together Event: children from Powell’s School will be reading their poems on the theme of Happiness to older citizens who come to Writers in the Library; and we hope they will share what they have written. This is part of a National Initiative, inspired by Gyles… Continue reading Poetry Together, Cirencester Library

The Forest of Dean certainly does inspire! Congratulations to Forest author Cheryl Burman for her shortlisted place in the annual Historical Writers Association short story competition. Her tale, Who can believe in witches? is  based on the true story of Ellen Hayward, tried for witchcraft in Littledean Magistrate's Court in 1906. Read all the results here.… Continue reading The Forest Inspires with Cheryl Burman

Lydney Town Hall Wednesday 29 Nov 7.30 pm Dean Writers Circle is thrilled to have storyteller Philip Douch for our November Fifth Wednesday event, and we hope it will be a big one! Philip reads stories for grown-ups. He chats for a bit, and then he reads you his stories. Disarmingly simple. Probably unlike anything you’ve seen… Continue reading Philip Douch's He Does What?! Tour

Come and explore the benefits of creative raw expression through writing and sharing. With deep storytelling, creative writing exercises and soul connection we will explore our inner landscape. This can help nurture our creative practice, see things differently, and embolden our self-expression. All you need is a pad, pen and a desire to write, tell… Continue reading Bardic Brew, Thursday, 2 November at 7pm - Online with Sarah Mooney

Have you ever wanted to learn more about writing feature articles and getting into print in magazines? These FREE workshops will cover developing ideas, finding audiences, researching, interviewing and approaching magazines and their editors. These skills are very transferable into all other areas of writing; creating a strong narrative, discovering interesting characters and research. It… Continue reading Gloucestershire Libraries FREE ‘Writing for Magazines’ workshops as part of NaNoWrMo

Jane Talbot has recently completed a Proofreading and Editing level 4 diploma with the College of Media and Publishing, and is able to offer a proofreading and editing service. She is meticulous in her approach to proofreading and editing and gives clear, highly organised feedback, within the editorial guidelines provided. She enjoys working independently and… Continue reading Proofreading and editing service

You are invited to a launch party for David Clarke’s new collection ‘The Field in Winter’ (Nine Arches Press) which will include a reading from the book and a musical accompaniment of songs from HELEN PATUK. CLIFF YATES also will give a reading from his New And Selected Poems (Smith/Doorstep). There will be an OPEN… Continue reading New Bohemians 20 October 7 for 7.30 pm

Five Gloucestershire poets will read their wildling words at the Folk of Gloucester, Bishop Hooper’s House, 99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG for Gloucester Poetry Festival on 14 October at 12.30 pm This is a FREE event, with loads of exciting poetry going on in the building all day!

If you’re at any stage of writing a novel and want some support and guidance along with a box of tools that could help you on your way then this workshop is for you. Writer, Jarek Adams will guide you through a few thought provoking exercises, and give you lots of pointers about structure, character,… Continue reading Gloucestershire Library Workshops for NaNoWriMo - Write that novel!  

Music and Poetry event on 30 Sept at 7:30pm at Edge Church Poetry: Patrick Osada, David Ashbee Music: Lyn Briggs, Sam Draper. For more information contact 01452 812669  a.kennett279@gmail.com

Upstairs at the Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham Workshop lead by Cliff Yates 7pm Open mic and readings 8pm Guest poet Cliff Yates Pay on the door, £5 waged, £3 unwaged. More info here