April Homework

For the May meeting, write a letter from your present self to your past self.

March Homework!

Write either a Ghost story up to 1500 words, or a short story featuring the line: 'Was that a badger I just hit?' up to a maximum of 2000 words.

If you would rather have a go at another catergory not yet covered you're more than welcome to, please see this link for all catergories: NAWG

February Homework

Poetry! Write a sonnet (14 lines) or up to 40 lines of open poetry or both if the mood takes you. These are as per the NAWG contest leaflet. If anyone has typed work that they think may work for a future anthology please remember to hand it in to Eric at the meeting.

January Homework!

For the February meeting write a short story for young adults up to 1500 words. This can be entered in the NAWG competition

Short story contest - womens fiction!

Very tight deadline but a nice contest! Check it Out!

December /Jan homework

Next meeting on 4th December is the Christmas Party. Please bring a short printed quote or piece of writing - small enough to be fixed to a Christmas bauble, a wrapped pre-loved book to exchange, a hat decorated with a literary theme, your food contribution and a Christmassy/seasonal literary contribution - this can be a piece of writing, rewritten carol, riddle, short story or poem or even a favourite piece by someone else.

The January meeting will be on Wednesday 8th January - homework is to write a short story (500-1000) words or poem or short play/scene taking a minor character from a well known book/play or TV/Film and giving them their own story with them now as a main character. Anyone who missed the workshop and who wants the handout can email Helen and she will email it out to you!

Homework for November meeting

November meeting will be the AGM, all members please try to attend for 7pm. The AGM will be followed by a workshop from author Nell Dixon on characters. In preparation for the workshop please look at a book you have enjoyed and decide who the main, secondary and minor charaters were and what role they played in the story. Bring the book and be prepared to explain your choices at the workshop meeting!