We post poetry and writing news, reviews and events from Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. If you have news you think would be suitable for us to share, please send an email to admin@gloswriters.org.uk
New Stroud Writing Group
Groups,Writing,Prose,Workshop,Online Resources
September 8, 2020
Are you writing a work of fiction, or maybe a novel or collection of short stories? Would you like to be part of a weekly online writing group - one…
Free Zoom Writing Workshops in September
News,Festival,Writing,Prose,Event,Workshop,Online Resources
September 8, 2020
Isolation restrictions are easing in many places, but not in others. So, isolated or not, The Roses Theatre Feel Good Festival are running a 2 free…
‘In Search of You’, by Patsy Freeman
News,Review,Book launch,Online Resources
August 24, 2020
A local author from Nailsworth, Patsy Freeman, has recently published In Search of You - letters to a daughter, described as: 'Heart-felt, courageous…
Children’s Book Written during Lockdown – Sophie Ferguson
August 24, 2020
The lockdown has been a very difficult time for so many but there have been some important positives and I think it is good for us all to acknowledge…
Iris Anne Lewis – Poet
August 24, 2020
Iris Anne Lewis has had poems published in ARTEMISpoetry Issue 24 ("Signet Ring") and Black Bough’s Deep Time Anthology Volume 1 ("Swan Song in the…
Paper Nations Call for Contributions
News,Competition,Writing,Online Resources
August 24, 2020
Paper Nations is launching a new call out for contributions to its Writing for All Greenbook. We want to learn more about the UK’s offline and online…
Superlative Short Story Literary Journal
News,Competition,Book launch,Writing,Online Resources
August 24, 2020
Superlative is an annual short story literary magazine: the 2020 submission deadline is Monday 31st August. £100 cash prize and publication in the…
Shooter Literary Magazine
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August 24, 2020
Shooter Literary Magazine's 2020 Poetry Competition is now open to poetry of any theme/style, up to 100 lines max. Entry fee of £3 per poem or £8 for…
Ten Short and Tall Stories from Glocuester
August 24, 2020
Recently published on Kindle by Steve White, Ten Short and Tall Stories from Gloucester is available for purchase on kindle. '...funny, sad, horrific…
First Prize for Christine Griffin
July 31, 2020
Congratulations to Christine! Her poem, ‘Camera Obscura’, was awarded first prize in the Evesham Festival of Words Poetry Competition.
Sharing is Caring
July 31, 2020
In times like these, sometimes it feels like there is nothing but bad news. Julie Nancy has recently shared her story with us; a heart-warming,…
The George Floyd Short Story Competition
News,Competition,Writing,Online Resources
July 31, 2020
Nottingham Writers' Studio (UK) have recently launched 'Black Lives: The George Floyd Short Story Competition' to increase diversity in publishing…
Lockdown Exploits
News,Book launch,Writing,Online Resources
July 19, 2020
When lockdown began, my husband Peter and I knew we had a chance to put a long-held ambition into practice; to draw together all the tools and…
Of Earth And Sky
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July 14, 2020
The Gloucester Culture Trust are starting a new project called Of Earth And Sky, which is a city wide art installation featuring words and poetry…
New Poetry Collection by Derek Healy
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July 14, 2020
Gloucestershire poet Derek Healy (recently exiled to the Malverns) has just had his second full length collection published. Called "Home", it is…
Buzzwords Poetry Competition
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July 2, 2020
Situation depending, Buzzwords' monthly meet will not recommence until September at the earliest. However, the Buzzwords poetry competition is…
Perspectives Magazine
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June 24, 2020
Perspectives magazine, produced by Cheltenham Arts Council, has some fascinating articles about the arts in Cheltenham and the effects of Lockdown.…
Competition Deadline Coming Up Fast
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June 24, 2020
The Gloucestershire Writers' Network 2020 Competition deadline is fast approaching. Submit your prose or poetry by midnight, 12th July 2020 for your…
Kathryn Alderman Reviews ‘Hex’ by Jennie Farley
News,Review,Poetry,Writing,Guest Poet/s,Review,Online Resources
June 24, 2020
Kathryn Alderman reviews Hex by Jennie Farley in Ink Sweat and Tears, the poetry and prose webzine, exploring poetry that takes the reader on a…
Cheryl Burman’s Free Fantasy Trilogy
News,Book launch,Writing,Prose,Review,Online Resources
May 22, 2020
Cheryl is a Gloucestershire-based writer who has recently re-launched her fantasy trilogy, Guardians of the Forest. It is free to download on kindle…
Alison Mace’s second poetry collection
News,Book launch,Poetry,Guest Poet/s,Online Resources
May 13, 2020
Alison's first collection, Man at the Ice House, was published in December 2019. Her second collection is now due to be published by Dempsey &…
Oh Crumbs!
News,Festival,Groups,Poetry,Writing,Workhop,Readings,Guest Poet/s,Online Resources
May 13, 2020
Oh Crumbs, the regular spoken word/story telling/performance event based in the Forest of Dean, continues its online live version with an open mic…
Resilience Anthology for the Dean and Wye Valley community
News,Groups,Writing,Prose,Event,Online Resources
May 13, 2020
Resilience, ‘the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness’. Your chance to be published! Deadline is 31st July 2020. Dean Writers…
Have your short fiction published
News,Writing,Prose,Event,Online Resources
May 12, 2020
Based in Gloucestershire, Superlative, The Short Story Literary Journal, publishes quality work by aspiring short story writers, in order to promote…
Local author, Lois Kingscott, publishes children’s picture book
News,Press,Book launch,Writing,Prose,Online Resources
May 10, 2020
Lois's recently published children's picture book, Dave and Darcy Go to the Beach, is based on her horse, Dave, who is one of the ponies at Cotswold…
Evesham Festival of Words Poetry Competition
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April 25, 2020
As well as their Six Word Story Competition (deadline 17th May), Evesham Festival of Words have launched a Poetry Competition (deadline 12th June).…
Cheltenham Poetry Festival Summer School
Festival,Poetry,Workhop,Readings,Guest Poet/s,Event,Workshop
April 25, 2020
Beginning May: free readings, writing triggers, open mics and workshops. Tutors include Angela France, David Clarke, Roy Mcfarlane, and more! Click…
Six Word Story Competition
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April 16, 2020
'For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.' - Ernest Hemingway Six words that just say everything. One from the last Evesham's Festival of Words'…