South Warwickshire Literary Festival

Hi there - a little late to the party - it's beens so busy! But a huge Thank You to everyone who came to the festival, worked the festival, volunteered at the festival It was an absolute blast! @gwynethbox.bsky.social @pageturning.bsky.social @jaccigooding.bsky.social @karenstoreyauthor.bsky.social

Good #mentalhealth has never been so important, and none so than for our children. If you write for #children then why not come along to Kay Brophy's workshop Finding your way through emotions, where she will be offering a How To session on supporting #childrensmentalhealth thu creative writing🖋️

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We're chuffed to bits to have #authors Janet Gover & Alison May at the festival this year discussing how to #write collaboratively. We just know it will be a delightful and insightful! Join us at The Fold Leamington 20/09/25
Tickets from just £22 through our website #writingcommunity #leamingtonspa

Good morning.

2025 ...so far.

The Accidental Immigrant @jomcmillan.bsky.social finalist in @orwellprize.bsky.social

Bluemoose - Northern publisher of the Year.

BBC - 6 part Drama series of Leonard and Hungry Paul by @ronanhession.bsky.social

L&HP selected for Nat Curriculum in Ireland.

Step into a gorgeous 19th-century building and spend the day on one of these oh-so comfy sofas networking with talented authors in #Leamingtonspa. Saturday 20/09 for workshops talks 121 sessions and books signed by the author! @franhill123.bsky.social @markedwardsauthor.bsky.social

#swlitfest

5 Tricks to Get Inspired to Write • Don’t worry about mechanics  • Read article, chapter on topic in your book  • Your writing process  • Getting outside support  • W…

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Just spent a lovely hour+ with amazing and inspiring author @sophiehannah.bsky.social & #poet Nic Arbury @ #LeamingtonSpa #library courtesy of Warks Libraries talking all things Lambert (if you know, you know!) and hearing some of Nic’s stupendous poetry. #author #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

Who wants a FREE book?

Check out my evolving teaching schedule here:
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Hey writers! Boost your mood and your groove by visiting us at the FREE Warwick Pursuits Festival on the 14th/15th June & find out more about us, chat to other writers, and soak up the sun! #warwick #stnicholaspark #westmidlandsevents #warwickpursuitsfestival #SWLitFest #writingcommunity

FFF Competition Twenty-Eight
Judge S.A. Greene @sagreene1.bsky.social

Flash Fiction 100 - 300 words

£3.95 / £2.55 per entry
1 Winner £150.00
2 Highly Commended £70.00
3 Shortlisted £60.00

DL - 23rd June
#writingcompetitions #flashfiction

All the info

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The Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2025 is now open!

One story. 1,000 words. One shot at glory.

This year, we’re going big: one annual competition to celebrate the best in flash fiction.

Enter now! 👉 oxfordflashfictionprize.com

#FlashFiction #WritingCommunity #OxfordFlashFictionPrize

Hi Readers! We’ve been away doing Stuff, most recently the @writingwestmids.bsky.social conference which of course was excellent. Here’s a snap of what you missed! @leenanorms.bsky.social @riotcommons.bsky.social @jaccigooding.bsky.social @gwynethbox.bsky.social #authors #writingcommunity #books 📚📝

It’s a great story. Best of luck elsewhere with it. 👍🏻

Looking forward to it! Tickets on sale everybody- and limited for Gabrielle ‘s workshop so…. be quick! 😀

Hurrah!
It does feel a little like starting all over again doesn't it, but I guess we have to move with the times 🤷

Liking that collection!

Couldn’t agree more

I’ve been a bit quiet here lately because a lot has been going on “IRL.” It’s hard sometimes to calm the mind enough to breathe and write. I’ll be back, though. Tip: It’s OK to take breaks when you have to. #WritingCommunity

At last we have been able to contact those who have been longlisted in our writing competition There have been a few personal hitches behind the scenes but we can now confirm all judging is done and the lucky short listers will know very soon if they’ve made it through. Thank you all for entering 🙏

Hello! With so much to choose from the #westmidlands is a hive of activity! From @writingwestmids.bsky.social to @jerichowriters.bsky.social & u can't go wrong with #writing mentor extraordinare #author @shelleywilson.bsky.social Plus #leamingtonspa 's best and only lit fest is getting closer! 😻

Good morning #authors #writers #poets Having a little snoozy-woozy lie-in today having spent several hours half awake/asleep writing a BRILLIANT short story in my head. No sign of it today though, not a wisp. Ah well… enjoy your day 🧡📝 Tonight - notepad by the bed!

Ooh yes please! @davemusson.bsky.social @gwynethbox.bsky.social @karenstoreyauthor.bsky.social

Getting stuck into judging the @southwarkslitfest.bsky.social Creative Non-Fiction competition entries!

Tickets are limited folks! It may only be April but…! And we’re really looking forward to our travels with award-winning writer Caroline. Bags are packed. Can’t wait! #leamingtonspa @societyofauthors.bsky.social #warwickshire #westmidlands

Looking forward to being part of South Warwickshire Literary Festival this year. I'll be speaking on 18th September about #slowtravel, #solofemaletravel and outdoor adventures, along with author readings from some of my #books. #festival #literaryfestival #SWLitFest @southwarkslitfest.bsky.social

A great @societyofauthors.bsky.social event last night organised by #author @franhill123.bsky.social talking local #literary festivals Reading from my notes it’s good to see how far @southwarkslitfest.bsky.social has come so quickly The team must be doing something right! @gwynethbox.bsky.social

WOW! What a party! Thank you #everyone who entered our #writingcompetition You gave us some amazing #shortstories #flashfiction #poetry and #nonfiction Our #longlist will be announced in May Thank you for the reposts @shortstorycomps.bsky.social & everyone else #writingcommunity #authors #writers 🧡