Category Archives: News

News is moving!

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Cyprus Well Literature News is moving. Now that the Cyprus Well Community is up and running, we will be posting news stories there from today. You can still send us information and images to promote events and activities, and you … Continue reading →

Posted in News

Working with Words!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

For one night only, multiple slam winner, performance poet Byron Vincent, and playwright Natalie McGrath (shortlisted for the Meyer Whitworth Award) come to Plymouth to discuss their careers, their work, & life as a writer in the South West. Highly … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Plymouth

2011 Bristol Short Story Prize Launched

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

The 2011 Bristol Short Story Prize is officially launched! Now in its 4th year, BSSP has quickly established itself as one of the UK’s most prestigious open writing competitions. The 2011 BSSP introduces some exciting new developments. The prize money … Continue reading →

Posted in Bristol, News, Prizes & Competitions

South West Poets Storm the Forward Prizes!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Huge congratulations to South West poets Hilary Menos and Julia Copus for their successes last night in the Forward Prize. Hilary wins for Best First Collection – Berg Julia wins for Best Single Poem – ‘An Easy passage’ You can … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Poetry, Prizes & Competitions

After Hogwarts at Exeter University

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

After Hogwarts: What is the Future for Children’s Reading and Writing? with Sara Davies, Executive Producer, BBC Bristol In association with the EXEtreme Imagination Festival, November 2010 and the University of Exeter Arts & Culture Strategy 6.00-7.45pm Wednesday 27 October … Continue reading →

Posted in Exeter, News, Universities

RIPTIDE 5 launches on Monday 11 October

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

MONDAY OCTOBER 11 The launch of Riptide short story journal Volume 5 will include a reading by Robert Shearman – script writer for Dr Who and award winning short story writer. There will be other readings by authors, live music … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Launch, Exeter, News, Universities

Plot Workshop in Bath

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

WRITING EVENTS BATH with Alex and Jude Workshop on PLOTTING with Sarah Duncan Sunday 17th October 10am-1pm £35…..some places still available. This three hour workshop will be at the New Oriel Hall in Larkhall, Bath Best selling author Sarah Duncan will … Continue reading →

Posted in Bath & North East Somerset, News, Workshops

National Poetry Day at Bristol Central Library

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

Come Write With Me Celebrating National Poetry Day in Bristol Central Library on Thursday 7th October from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Bristol Central Library will host Renga Master Alan Summers, of literature organisation With Words, as he collects short … Continue reading →

Posted in Bristol, National Poetry Day, News, Poetry

Dorset Delights at Poole Lit Fest!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

With less than a month to go, Poole Literary Festival (PLF) is set to welcome over 40 acclaimed writers from across the UK with 3 days of fun-filled activities for people of all ages. At the heart of PLF is … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Events, Festivals, News, Poole

Reader’s Day in Bournemouth!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER What is this day all about? Simon Hall is amongst the guest writers as Bournemouth Libraries present a day celebrating Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, books and reading. This is a unique opportunity to take part in … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Events, Bournemouth, LIBRARIES, News