BWC Week 118
Hi everyone,
Once again, no Monday eve writing group, but reading group still on, and all else as usual…
Sylvia x
This week's writing schedule:
Mornings: Work 10.00 - 1.00, chat after
Thurs @ Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road
Afternoons: Work 2.30 - 5.30, chat after
Tues and Weds @ The Canteen, 80 Stokes Croft
Evenings: Work 7.00 - 10.00, chat after
Tues and Weds @ The All Inn, 1 Staple Hill Rd
Reading group: Monday, 7pm, Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road
For folks looking to give and receive feedback - bring some work to read, or just listen and join in the discussion.
AOB
2024 Anthology: "Suspensions".
A note from Justin on a new initiative:
We are publishing a digital Anthology of 2024 writing from Bristol and the South West. We welcome all kinds of writing, including stories, extracts from novels, memoir, essays and poetry, up to 3000 words. Submission deadline: 24 November 2024.
The submission form is here; please do email Justin with any qs at lyle.jrs@gmail.com
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Strong story workshops: Discount Code
Some upcoming workshops to checkout, with a discount code y’all can use: 10OFFSTRONGSTORY for £10 off.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/strongstory?ref=BristolWritingCollectiveAbout the course teacher, Elena Wurlitzer: “After 15+ years working in television development and production, I now run a consultancy called Strong Story, where I help aspiring writers craft engaging narratives for the screen. My passion is helping writers find their voice and sharpen their storytelling skills.”
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Failing Writers: Flash fiction competition
Details at: https://www.failingwriterspodcast.com/post/win-500-in-our-festive-flash-fiction-competition
All you need to do is listen to this week's episode of THE FAILING WRITERS PODCAST for the phrase you need to include in your piece:
S4 Ep 20 The Failing Writers Festive Flash Fiction Competition - The Failing Writers Podcast | Podfollow
Sorry? Did you just say you'd love to enter an almost free* festive flash fiction competition to win £500?I thought you did!Well as coincidence would have it, that is exactly what we've got going ...
...Which also includes a chat with our judge - award winning flash writer Emily Devane, and then have a go at writing 350 words of pure festive perfection for your chance to win £500!
(To hear past winners, just riffle through our episodes to find the flash fiction winner eps and enjoy!)
Deadline is midday Friday 13th December 2024!
Runners up prizes too, including free copies of Scrivener.
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Looking for readers for your work?
Add yourself to this spreadsheet; and if you see anyone there you think would be a good match for you, get in touch with them. Nice.