How I got commissioned by a charity anthology
Sutton Writers member Chris Hawton writes about how he discovered a publishing opportunity on social media
From the Sutton Writers Mailbox: January 2020
A selection of the correspondence we have had into our mailbox this month. Please note, this has not been verified, we are just passing this information on. Competitions Bath Flash Fiction Award Flash Fiction award, limit 300 words, with prizes of £1000, £300 and £100. One entry costs £9; three …
Death of a Founder Member and a Former Chair
I am grateful to Kath Golding for informing me of the death, on 1st December at the age of 94, of Joan Brittaine. I never had the pleasure of meeting Joan, but some remember her, and were members at the same time. From all that I hear she seems to …
Taking the NaNoWriMo challenge
Sutton Writers member Rosie O’Carroll writes about her experience with National Novel Writing Month in November
Reflections on our first poetry workshop
Reviving a traditional workshop, the first new poetry workshop was held at Pat Wilson’s on the 4th December. We had a good turnout, with nine people attending. The workshop is not only for poetry writers, but also for those who love to read poetry. We started with a discussion, everybody …
President’s Prize now open for members
Our special short story competition is now open to all members. First prize is your name on the shield and £50.
From the Sutton Writers mailbox: December 2019
A selection of the correspondence we have had into our mailbox this month.
Sutton Writers’ Christmas Party, 10 December
You are cordially invited to join us at the Sutton Writers’ Christmas Party. Who? All members of Sutton Writers and a ‘plus one’. New writers are also very welcome to come along. What? A pub-style Christmas quiz in teams with some literary rounds followed by performances of humorous poems, seasonal …
New poetry workshop for Sutton Writers
We’re trialling a new poetry workshop, a place to both get feedback on your own poetry and learn more about the art.
Amendment to the Constitution: Age criteria for membership
Sutton Writers have amended the age criteria for membership.