Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Our next meeting
Glad to say our next meeting is not until Tuesday 7th December when we hope this snow will have gone away. The meeting subject will be .... well .... anything. That's it! Anything! Can you write up to a 1,000 words on anything? We're sure you can.
S'now good
Isn't it great all this white stuff? Means I'll have to stay at home and write. Right?Roll on summer....
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Time to come out of self enforced isolation NANOWRIMO WINNER 2010 LEAN AND MEAN
Geraldine writes:
'Yes I have completed my 50000 word novel written entirely during the month of November, 2 days early 50012 words! It is about a failing Suffolk hospital which adopts the Lean model brought in by the illegitimate Irish, Japanese daughter of a Japanese burger entrepreneur.
Could we be seeing drive by appointments and french fries with everything?'
You will have to wait and see when I have completed and edited it!
Meanwhile any of you who have sponsored me it is time to cough up! (But please catch it and bin it)
Geraldine.
'Yes I have completed my 50000 word novel written entirely during the month of November, 2 days early 50012 words! It is about a failing Suffolk hospital which adopts the Lean model brought in by the illegitimate Irish, Japanese daughter of a Japanese burger entrepreneur.
Could we be seeing drive by appointments and french fries with everything?'
You will have to wait and see when I have completed and edited it!
Meanwhile any of you who have sponsored me it is time to cough up! (But please catch it and bin it)
Geraldine.
Saturday, 27 November 2010
Prole issue 3
Prole issue three is now available from our website: a fantastic collection of fiction, non-fiction and poetry from established and new writers.
We are open to submissions for issue four and our poetry competition has four weeks to run.
Phil
Co-editor,
Prole
Website: www.prolebooks.co.ukFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prole/236155444300?v=wallNews blog at: http://prolebooks.blogspot.com/Reader/writer blog: http://readwriteblog.prolebooks.co.uk/
We are open to submissions for issue four and our poetry competition has four weeks to run.
Phil
Co-editor,
Prole
Website: www.prolebooks.co.ukFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prole/236155444300?v=wallNews blog at: http://prolebooks.blogspot.com/Reader/writer blog: http://readwriteblog.prolebooks.co.uk/
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Creative Writing Courses
Just to let you know that we have added new online creative writing courses to our schedule at www.creativewriting.ie
We have also set up a dedicated website for UK residents, www.creativewritingink.co.uk which offers online courses, editing & critique services, along with news on writing competitons & events in the UK.
We also run monthly writing competitions which are free to enter on both websites; a discussion forum; a members blog; a writing resources page; and an email newsletter with a monthly update on writing competitions and which publishers are accepting submissions.
As Christmas is just a month away, you can now purchase gift vouchers for aspiring writers at either website. Or please feel free to email us at info@creativewriting.ie or info@creativewritingink.co.uk for more information.
Our new schedule of online courses includes;
1. Beginners Creative Writing with Adam Wyeth (6 weeks)
2. Intermediate Creative Writing with Adam Wyeth (8 weeks)
3. Advanced Creative Writing with Geraldine Mills (6 weeks)
4. Novel Writing with Emer Martin (8 weeks)
5. How To Get Published with Sarah Franklin (4 weeks)
6. Writing for Children with Oisin McGann (6 weeks)
7. Poetry with Leanne O'Sullivan (6 weeks)
8. Screenwriting with Anne Barrett (6 weeks)
We have also set up a dedicated website for UK residents, www.creativewritingink.co.uk which offers online courses, editing & critique services, along with news on writing competitons & events in the UK.
We also run monthly writing competitions which are free to enter on both websites; a discussion forum; a members blog; a writing resources page; and an email newsletter with a monthly update on writing competitions and which publishers are accepting submissions.
As Christmas is just a month away, you can now purchase gift vouchers for aspiring writers at either website. Or please feel free to email us at info@creativewriting.ie or info@creativewritingink.co.uk for more information.
Our new schedule of online courses includes;
1. Beginners Creative Writing with Adam Wyeth (6 weeks)
2. Intermediate Creative Writing with Adam Wyeth (8 weeks)
3. Advanced Creative Writing with Geraldine Mills (6 weeks)
4. Novel Writing with Emer Martin (8 weeks)
5. How To Get Published with Sarah Franklin (4 weeks)
6. Writing for Children with Oisin McGann (6 weeks)
7. Poetry with Leanne O'Sullivan (6 weeks)
8. Screenwriting with Anne Barrett (6 weeks)
Sunday, 21 November 2010
The Evolution Continues – only on WritingRaw.com!
WritingRaw continues to evolve and grow - allowing more of everything to be on the site… more writing in all our categories, more book and publishing news (updated daily), more art (with daily updated cartoons), more interactive features (the Wall), and other informative and entertaining bits and pieces. Over the next few days and weeks we will be adding some other NEW features (including an interactive section that will allow all of us to create the longest running poem in history, a never-ending short story and a section where you - the reader - can post Shout-Outs about upcoming releases or other information you would like to share) to the site to make it more creative. So, sit back and open your mind… WritingRaw is stepping into the future of literature like no other site on the web!
The November 15 issue (ok, it’s a little late – but we offer an explanation on the home page) of WritingRaw.com is NOW online: Writing Raw is a FREE literary ezine dedicated to new and emerging writers. Our goal at Writing Raw is simple - to serve the literary community with the opportunity to have their work online and out in the world. In this world of disappearing literary magazines, Writing Raw is providing the blank pages for writers to fill.
WritingRaw also supports other sites that help writers: www.WritingRaw.com believes in reaching out to other sites, writing groups, forums, and organizations. Contact us on how you can place a FREE banner, announcement or link on our site! Or, perhaps you would like to partner in some way with WritingRaw (column, monthly essay, writing tips, etc.). We are open to ideas…
Or, use the Writing Raw Book Store to promote your novel or poetry collection: If you have a novel or collection that you would like to place in our store, we would be more than happy to do so – for FREE. Just send us a copy of the cover of the book (jpeg, bmp, etc. – please don’t send pdf), a brief synopsis, and a link as to where the material can be purchased.
Also, be sure to check out the NEW announcements on WritingRaw.com’s Home page from writer’s group and organizations worldwide. Discover meeting places, organizations offering fellowships, contests, and a variety of other useful websites all dedicated to writers of every level.
And there's much much more....
The November 15 issue (ok, it’s a little late – but we offer an explanation on the home page) of WritingRaw.com is NOW online: Writing Raw is a FREE literary ezine dedicated to new and emerging writers. Our goal at Writing Raw is simple - to serve the literary community with the opportunity to have their work online and out in the world. In this world of disappearing literary magazines, Writing Raw is providing the blank pages for writers to fill.
WritingRaw also supports other sites that help writers: www.WritingRaw.com believes in reaching out to other sites, writing groups, forums, and organizations. Contact us on how you can place a FREE banner, announcement or link on our site! Or, perhaps you would like to partner in some way with WritingRaw (column, monthly essay, writing tips, etc.). We are open to ideas…
Or, use the Writing Raw Book Store to promote your novel or poetry collection: If you have a novel or collection that you would like to place in our store, we would be more than happy to do so – for FREE. Just send us a copy of the cover of the book (jpeg, bmp, etc. – please don’t send pdf), a brief synopsis, and a link as to where the material can be purchased.
Also, be sure to check out the NEW announcements on WritingRaw.com’s Home page from writer’s group and organizations worldwide. Discover meeting places, organizations offering fellowships, contests, and a variety of other useful websites all dedicated to writers of every level.
And there's much much more....
Friday, 19 November 2010
STUNNING START TO...
...THE HEROES POEM IDEA
When publishers United Press asked people to get poetic about the Help for Heroes campaign, they were stunned by the response.
“The appeal raised £791 within days of starting,” said United Press managing director Peter Quinn. “That’s more than we expected to raise in the entire year that the competition will run, so we were absolutely bowled over by the public’s reaction.”
United Press is asking entrants to the competition to submit a poem of any length on the theme of Help for Heroes. The winner will receive £250 in shopping vouchers donated by Primark and have their poem published by United Press in a general collection of modern poetry and will receive a free copy of the book.
“The strength of the response to the competition - even though it has just started - shows how much the British public feel about this extremely worthy cause,” said ex-serviceman Arthur Roe when he received the £791 in cheques on the behalf of Help for Heroes, for which he is an active campaigner.
“This competition gives the public the opportunity to express their feelings about the campaign,” said Sergeant Tam Miller who represented the Army at the presentation. “It also gives them the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the good work that the campaign does.”
“United Press is asking all entrants to the competition to donate at least £1 in the form of a cheque made out to Help for Heroes. The fact that some people have donated as much as £50 for entering one poem shows how much they care,” added Arthur.
Entries are only accepted by post, accompanied by a cheque made out to Help for Heroes. Post your entries to United Press, Admail 3735, London, EC1B 1JB, (telephone 0844 800 9178) by the closing date of November 11th 2011. You don’t need an entry form but make sure you put Help For Heroes at the top of each entry. See www.unitedpress.co.uk for more details.
“Cheques must be made out to Help for Heroes and you can donate as much as you like and enter as many poems as you like,” said Peter Quinn, who will judge the competition. “We’re looking for poems related to Help for Heroes. It could be a poem about an individual or it could be a poem with a message.”
When publishers United Press asked people to get poetic about the Help for Heroes campaign, they were stunned by the response.
“The appeal raised £791 within days of starting,” said United Press managing director Peter Quinn. “That’s more than we expected to raise in the entire year that the competition will run, so we were absolutely bowled over by the public’s reaction.”
United Press is asking entrants to the competition to submit a poem of any length on the theme of Help for Heroes. The winner will receive £250 in shopping vouchers donated by Primark and have their poem published by United Press in a general collection of modern poetry and will receive a free copy of the book.
“The strength of the response to the competition - even though it has just started - shows how much the British public feel about this extremely worthy cause,” said ex-serviceman Arthur Roe when he received the £791 in cheques on the behalf of Help for Heroes, for which he is an active campaigner.
“This competition gives the public the opportunity to express their feelings about the campaign,” said Sergeant Tam Miller who represented the Army at the presentation. “It also gives them the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the good work that the campaign does.”
“United Press is asking all entrants to the competition to donate at least £1 in the form of a cheque made out to Help for Heroes. The fact that some people have donated as much as £50 for entering one poem shows how much they care,” added Arthur.
Entries are only accepted by post, accompanied by a cheque made out to Help for Heroes. Post your entries to United Press, Admail 3735, London, EC1B 1JB, (telephone 0844 800 9178) by the closing date of November 11th 2011. You don’t need an entry form but make sure you put Help For Heroes at the top of each entry. See www.unitedpress.co.uk for more details.
“Cheques must be made out to Help for Heroes and you can donate as much as you like and enter as many poems as you like,” said Peter Quinn, who will judge the competition. “We’re looking for poems related to Help for Heroes. It could be a poem about an individual or it could be a poem with a message.”
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Beryl's accolade
From the columns of Felixstowe Extra in the Evening Star on November 17th a report on her success. Not only is it a success but this was the first story Beryl had written for the Scribblers. Well done and keep up the good work, Beryl.
Keep Scribbling!
Keep Scribbling!
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Meeting report for 16th November 2010.
Those attending: Dave, Dick,Liliane, Beryl,Tony, Lauren, Peter, Martin, Les, Barry.
Apologies from Gemma, Trish and Jane.
Congratulations to Beryl once more for being shortlisted in the Spilling Ink Review.
We had a pleasant diversion before the meeting commenced when Alex, a photographer from the Evening Star composed our happy little group for a photo. This will hopefully combined with a short article on The Scribblers.
I had a conversation with a Star reporter, Katie, regarding the group and it has been said that it will appear in the paper in the near future. She is doing a series of articles about the different clubs that exist around our town.
Before the meeting proper Dick read out a moving poem he had written regarding Armistice Day with the intention of entering a competition so good luck to him.
Now for the meeting: The subject was Treasure and we had, as usual, a varied selection of stories beginning with a poem from
Les. aptly entitled. 'Treasure'. A typically well crafted set of prose with values we should all aspire to hold dear inspired by the Armistice Day parade on Felixstowe sea front .
Martin's contribution was On The Bus. Taking us back to the treatment of coloured Americans in the deep south.
Peter gave us Whose treasure is it? Supposed treasure found when digging in a garden.
Lauren told us of 'A little more of a sentimental treasure', which left us with a tear in the eye, being a true story of a family member. During the break she expressed a desire to sometimes hear all of the stories (she currently hears only half) so please Dad, can she stay a bit later one day?
Beryl took us back to the early 1900's childbirth and bossy hospital matrons with 'Little treasure'.
Tony gave us a surprisingly sane rendition of a chapter near the end of his novel called 'The sword of the kings.'
Liliane's 'Open for treasure' was once more back into her family and the children finding an old ring.
Dick gave us 'Into the ravine,' a trip to El Paso and the discovery of seven sets of bleached bones and cases of bullion.
Dave's 'Its in the box' recounted a fruitless search for robbery proceeds and the discovery of a box containing out of issue white five pound notes.
The meeting was brought to an end with my own contribution 'Closing the shutters', a tale of a family living in the four corners of the world yet held close by photographs.
Another successful meeting so my thanks to all who attended and it seems we have carte blanch on the next meetings subject of 'anything'. Take it how you will.
Bye for now and see at the next meeting on 7th December which is the penultimate for 2010. The last one will be a short writing exercise then a social gathering, suitably demure of course.
Barry.
Apologies from Gemma, Trish and Jane.
Congratulations to Beryl once more for being shortlisted in the Spilling Ink Review.
We had a pleasant diversion before the meeting commenced when Alex, a photographer from the Evening Star composed our happy little group for a photo. This will hopefully combined with a short article on The Scribblers.
I had a conversation with a Star reporter, Katie, regarding the group and it has been said that it will appear in the paper in the near future. She is doing a series of articles about the different clubs that exist around our town.
Before the meeting proper Dick read out a moving poem he had written regarding Armistice Day with the intention of entering a competition so good luck to him.
Now for the meeting: The subject was Treasure and we had, as usual, a varied selection of stories beginning with a poem from
Les. aptly entitled. 'Treasure'. A typically well crafted set of prose with values we should all aspire to hold dear inspired by the Armistice Day parade on Felixstowe sea front .
Martin's contribution was On The Bus. Taking us back to the treatment of coloured Americans in the deep south.
Peter gave us Whose treasure is it? Supposed treasure found when digging in a garden.
Lauren told us of 'A little more of a sentimental treasure', which left us with a tear in the eye, being a true story of a family member. During the break she expressed a desire to sometimes hear all of the stories (she currently hears only half) so please Dad, can she stay a bit later one day?
Beryl took us back to the early 1900's childbirth and bossy hospital matrons with 'Little treasure'.
Tony gave us a surprisingly sane rendition of a chapter near the end of his novel called 'The sword of the kings.'
Liliane's 'Open for treasure' was once more back into her family and the children finding an old ring.
Dick gave us 'Into the ravine,' a trip to El Paso and the discovery of seven sets of bleached bones and cases of bullion.
Dave's 'Its in the box' recounted a fruitless search for robbery proceeds and the discovery of a box containing out of issue white five pound notes.
The meeting was brought to an end with my own contribution 'Closing the shutters', a tale of a family living in the four corners of the world yet held close by photographs.
Another successful meeting so my thanks to all who attended and it seems we have carte blanch on the next meetings subject of 'anything'. Take it how you will.
Bye for now and see at the next meeting on 7th December which is the penultimate for 2010. The last one will be a short writing exercise then a social gathering, suitably demure of course.
Barry.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Digging up the treasure...
Another very productive evening at Scribblers with some very interesting creativity, both true and fiction, with many unusual twists in the tales... and a press photographer came along too.
Three weeks to the next meeting.......
Keep Scribbling!
Three weeks to the next meeting.......
Keep Scribbling!
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Treasure
What treasure will you reveal at this weeks Scribblers meeting? Treasure trove, treasured possession, treasured memory, treasured love.....?
Looking forward to sharing your treasure on Tuesday. Meeting starts 7.30pm.
Keep scribbling!
Looking forward to sharing your treasure on Tuesday. Meeting starts 7.30pm.
Keep scribbling!
We will remember them....
They shall grow not old,
As we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
As we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Cobblers!
Why not support those who support the Scribblers?
Our talented friend Scott was once a regular attendee at our meetings with some really amusing stories that often had us laughing our socks off and was a contributor in our two anthologies. Then along came dancing, martial arts and marriage but not neccesarily in that order!
Scott has always been very helpful and regularly engraves the names of the winners on our revered Bill Budner Trophy free of charge.
Along with trophies, he also provides mugs, amongst other items, and one or two of us have our own "Felixstowe Scribblers" emblems emblazoned on them. Visit his website for details of all the services he provides
We all hope that circumstances will one day allow him to return but in the meantime he's the man to visit for all your shoe repairs.
01394 273118 or 07903 114 823
22 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 7DB
enquiries@mrcobblerandmrlocks.co.uk
Our talented friend Scott was once a regular attendee at our meetings with some really amusing stories that often had us laughing our socks off and was a contributor in our two anthologies. Then along came dancing, martial arts and marriage but not neccesarily in that order!
Scott has always been very helpful and regularly engraves the names of the winners on our revered Bill Budner Trophy free of charge.
Along with trophies, he also provides mugs, amongst other items, and one or two of us have our own "Felixstowe Scribblers" emblems emblazoned on them. Visit his website for details of all the services he provides
We all hope that circumstances will one day allow him to return but in the meantime he's the man to visit for all your shoe repairs.
01394 273118 or 07903 114 823
22 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 7DB
enquiries@mrcobblerandmrlocks.co.uk
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
I will incorporate a reminder of the subject of 'Treasure' for next weeks homework with a resounding well done to Beryl. I have attached the notification she received for her story of 'The Bowler Hat'.
"Dear Beryl,
Congratulations! "The Bowler Hat" has been shortlisted in the Spilling Ink Review October 2010 Flash Fiction / Prose Poetry Competition. This means that you have won publication in our annual print anthology and one free copy of the anthology (tentative publication date: March, 2011)."
If you haven't read it or heard it then I urge you to visit the site and do so. You will find it here: http://spillinginkreview.com/competitions/flash-fiction-prose-poetry-competition/
As I said to Beryl, it shows that it is worth entering these competitions. Once again, well done Beryl.
Keep scribbling and bring your 'treasures' next Tuesday.
Barry
"Dear Beryl,
Congratulations! "The Bowler Hat" has been shortlisted in the Spilling Ink Review October 2010 Flash Fiction / Prose Poetry Competition. This means that you have won publication in our annual print anthology and one free copy of the anthology (tentative publication date: March, 2011)."
If you haven't read it or heard it then I urge you to visit the site and do so. You will find it here: http://spillinginkreview.com/competitions/flash-fiction-prose-poetry-competition/
As I said to Beryl, it shows that it is worth entering these competitions. Once again, well done Beryl.
Keep scribbling and bring your 'treasures' next Tuesday.
Barry
Hats off to Beryl!
Congratulations to our Beryl! Her story "The Bowler Hat" has been shortlisted in the Spilling Ink Review October 2010 Flash Fiction / Prose Poetry Competition. Beryl has won publication in their annual print anthology and one free copy of the anthology (tentative publication date: March, 2011). Announcement here
Yet another Scribblers success!
Yet another Scribblers success!
Once upon a time... Short Story & Poetry Competition
A Modern Fairytale
A Winter Poem
All shortlisted entries will be available to read at the Chapel Gallery during the TypeScript exhibition.
Take part in FREE Short Story and Poetry
Deadline for entries: Saturday 8 January 2011
Two writing options and two age categories per option:
Short Story: A Modern Fairytale. Maximum words: 2000. Submission fee: £5.00. Junior Category entries free.
Poem: A Winter Poem. Maximum lines: 45. Submission fee: £5.00. Junior Category entries free.
Adult Category: Over 16. Junior Category: Under 16.
For details visit the Chapel Gallery website at http://www.chapelgallery.org.uk/
A Winter Poem
All shortlisted entries will be available to read at the Chapel Gallery during the TypeScript exhibition.
Take part in FREE Short Story and Poetry
Deadline for entries: Saturday 8 January 2011
Two writing options and two age categories per option:
Short Story: A Modern Fairytale. Maximum words: 2000. Submission fee: £5.00. Junior Category entries free.
Poem: A Winter Poem. Maximum lines: 45. Submission fee: £5.00. Junior Category entries free.
Adult Category: Over 16. Junior Category: Under 16.
For details visit the Chapel Gallery website at http://www.chapelgallery.org.uk/
Thursday, 4 November 2010
Romantica Press seeking new writers
We are launching a new website dedicated to bring together writers of romance with their online readers and are actively looking for talented new authors to publish on line a wide variety of the best romance and women’s fiction whatever the genre.
If you or anyone you know in your field is interested in writing romantic fiction, or has written a romantic novel. Romanticapress.com would like to hear from them.
Romantica Press is an electronic publisher specialising in ROMANCE. We publish all lines of romance from sci-fi to suspense, to more traditional romantic stories.
Please note the following Submission Requirements for the company:
We publish stories between a man and a woman - (we do not, at this time, take submissions with homosexual romance). Although we do accept stories containing explicit sex, it must occur between consenting adults.
Please note - we will not review or publish stories with any of the following elements.
-No depraved or illegal acts
-No bestiality
-No degradation of women (rape)
-No pedophilia (no sex involving underage characters)
When submitting a manuscript please send by email to submission@romanticapress.com in word format
- In the subject line, include the title of your manuscript and you name. For example Summer Love – Amanda Holt
- In the body of the email, give your personal information: name, email, contact information
- Include a synopsis in the body of the email. This can be as long or as short as you choose as long as it gives us complete information. We must know the story is a romance and get an overall idea of the entire story.
- Include details of the word count.
For more information please contact Amanda Holt
If you or anyone you know in your field is interested in writing romantic fiction, or has written a romantic novel. Romanticapress.com would like to hear from them.
Romantica Press is an electronic publisher specialising in ROMANCE. We publish all lines of romance from sci-fi to suspense, to more traditional romantic stories.
Please note the following Submission Requirements for the company:
We publish stories between a man and a woman - (we do not, at this time, take submissions with homosexual romance). Although we do accept stories containing explicit sex, it must occur between consenting adults.
Please note - we will not review or publish stories with any of the following elements.
-No depraved or illegal acts
-No bestiality
-No degradation of women (rape)
-No pedophilia (no sex involving underage characters)
When submitting a manuscript please send by email to submission@romanticapress.com in word format
- In the subject line, include the title of your manuscript and you name. For example Summer Love – Amanda Holt
- In the body of the email, give your personal information: name, email, contact information
- Include a synopsis in the body of the email. This can be as long or as short as you choose as long as it gives us complete information. We must know the story is a romance and get an overall idea of the entire story.
- Include details of the word count.
For more information please contact Amanda Holt
The Jura Short Story Competition
Jura Challenges Writers to Compose Short Story in 1984 Minutes
Jura malt whisky is reviving the Jura Lodge as a writer’s retreat for one weekend only with a riveting offer for the UK’s creative writing community.
Jura is offering one budding author the chance to stay at the island’s exclusive Jura Lodge and compose a short story based on the island. There is one catch! Writers will only have 1984 minutes to compose their story, in keeping with the name of the George Orwell masterpiece which was penned on the island more than 60 years ago.
To win the competition, writers are being asked to submit the first 300 words of their proposed short story. There are only two criteria. First, the narrative of the short story must take place on the island itself. Second, the story should have a link to one of the many myths and legends about Jura.
For thousands of years, good fortune and mystery has enriched this tiny island, from the creation of its dominating scenery to the rumours of witches, prophecies and the graves of the Knights Templar. The rich bank of stories can be found here
One lucky winner will have a chance to soak up the sounds, sights and flavour of Jura before setting to work in the Jura Lodge. The winner will then have 1984 minutes in which to complete a short story. The finished product will be published on Jura’s website as part of a compendium of short stories, essays and poetry as a follow-up to the Spirit of Jura.
Jura distillery manager Willie Cochrane said:
“Jura has a long established literary tradition, so we thought it was about time to revive that tradition. This competition will offer one amateur author the chance to soak up the atmosphere of this great island before applying their inspiration to a short story. There’s no shortage of material for our lucky winner on an island which is rich with myths and legends and steeped in history.”
The short story competition follows in the footsteps of the Jura distillery’s partnership with the Scottish Book Trust. In 2006, the two partners established the Jura Malt Whisky Writers’ Retreat programme, offering writers space, peace and time in a truly inspirational setting, amid the luxury of the Distillery Lodge. Several leading authors, essayists and poets participated in the programme, including Will Self, Liz Lochhead, Kathleen Jamie, Romesh Gunesekara, John Burnside, Philip Gourevitch and Swetha Prakash. The resulting works were published in a book, the Spirit of Jura, which went on sale last year.
Entry details
Budding authors should send their entries to info@isleofjura.com by Friday 31 December 2010. Entrants must register as a Diurach at www.isleofjura.com to enter the competition and submit their Diurach number along with their entry for the purposes of verification.
Jura malt whisky is reviving the Jura Lodge as a writer’s retreat for one weekend only with a riveting offer for the UK’s creative writing community.
Jura is offering one budding author the chance to stay at the island’s exclusive Jura Lodge and compose a short story based on the island. There is one catch! Writers will only have 1984 minutes to compose their story, in keeping with the name of the George Orwell masterpiece which was penned on the island more than 60 years ago.
To win the competition, writers are being asked to submit the first 300 words of their proposed short story. There are only two criteria. First, the narrative of the short story must take place on the island itself. Second, the story should have a link to one of the many myths and legends about Jura.
For thousands of years, good fortune and mystery has enriched this tiny island, from the creation of its dominating scenery to the rumours of witches, prophecies and the graves of the Knights Templar. The rich bank of stories can be found here
One lucky winner will have a chance to soak up the sounds, sights and flavour of Jura before setting to work in the Jura Lodge. The winner will then have 1984 minutes in which to complete a short story. The finished product will be published on Jura’s website as part of a compendium of short stories, essays and poetry as a follow-up to the Spirit of Jura.
Jura distillery manager Willie Cochrane said:
“Jura has a long established literary tradition, so we thought it was about time to revive that tradition. This competition will offer one amateur author the chance to soak up the atmosphere of this great island before applying their inspiration to a short story. There’s no shortage of material for our lucky winner on an island which is rich with myths and legends and steeped in history.”
The short story competition follows in the footsteps of the Jura distillery’s partnership with the Scottish Book Trust. In 2006, the two partners established the Jura Malt Whisky Writers’ Retreat programme, offering writers space, peace and time in a truly inspirational setting, amid the luxury of the Distillery Lodge. Several leading authors, essayists and poets participated in the programme, including Will Self, Liz Lochhead, Kathleen Jamie, Romesh Gunesekara, John Burnside, Philip Gourevitch and Swetha Prakash. The resulting works were published in a book, the Spirit of Jura, which went on sale last year.
Entry details
Budding authors should send their entries to info@isleofjura.com by Friday 31 December 2010. Entrants must register as a Diurach at www.isleofjura.com to enter the competition and submit their Diurach number along with their entry for the purposes of verification.
Meeting, 2nd November. Report
In Attendance:
Dick, Beryl, Liliane, Tony, Lauren, Jane, Gemma, Martin, Ally, Les, Trish, Dave and Barry (chair)
Apologies:
Peter
We had a notification for our members that there is a pub quiz at the end of November and that if we wanted to form a team then at least six should express their interest. Anyone with an interest could contact me in the first instance.
Now for the business of the day.
Whew!!!
What a meeting that was! From thirteen stories we had at least twelve competition winners. The imagination and talent of our members never ceases to amaze me. The members present and their contributions for our torchlight Halloween meeting were as follows.
DAVE. with 'Seductive eyes'. A man who strays and ends up as a human sacrifice.
DICK. with 'Umbrella' An Umbrella lent to a young girl appears on her grave the next day.
BERYL. with 'Lost'. a tale of two lost sisters, finding each other at the police station. The sisters were puppies.
LILIANE. with 'Trying to get rid of the ghost'. Tale of her young relations trying to exorcise a ghost in their bedroom.
TONY. with 'Food'. Another part of his long running saga of strange creatures and places.
LAUREN. with 'Trapped'. Our youngest member with a tale of young drivers and a burial while still alive?
JANE. with a contribution bearing no name but much fright. A Children of the Damned type story.
GEMMA. with 'Creature'. A new and gruesome variation of Neighbourhood Watch.
MARTIN and ALLY gave us two stories remarkably similar about Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and the Woodcutter. Needless to say there was much blood and ghastly behaviour.
LES. won't mind being classed as one of our older members, gave us a Halloween poem of sheer brilliance.
TRISH. with 'Storms'. as the title infers her eerie story blew through the meeting with chilling menace.
BARRY. with 'Continental Trucking'. A little anecdote with ten seconds of chill at the end. You had to be there!
As I said, this meeting was a great success and Gemma's biscuits were a welcome addition to our coffee break. Happy birthday to her for the 3rd of November and to Ally who is celebrating her birthday this weekend with a romantic break for two at Centre Parcs Firework weekend.
The next meeting dear Scribes will be on Tuesday the 16th November where the homework subject will be 'Treasure'.
Thanks to all who attended on Tuesday and to all who couldn't be there, you missed a good one. If my recollections of any of the stories stray from the original, please accept an old man's apologies, I was shaking with fear for most of the darkened meeting.
Bye for now.
Barry
For all your research and information don't forget to visit your local Felixstowe Library and the Suffolk Record Office.
Dick, Beryl, Liliane, Tony, Lauren, Jane, Gemma, Martin, Ally, Les, Trish, Dave and Barry (chair)
Apologies:
Peter
We had a notification for our members that there is a pub quiz at the end of November and that if we wanted to form a team then at least six should express their interest. Anyone with an interest could contact me in the first instance.
Now for the business of the day.
Whew!!!
What a meeting that was! From thirteen stories we had at least twelve competition winners. The imagination and talent of our members never ceases to amaze me. The members present and their contributions for our torchlight Halloween meeting were as follows.
DAVE. with 'Seductive eyes'. A man who strays and ends up as a human sacrifice.
DICK. with 'Umbrella' An Umbrella lent to a young girl appears on her grave the next day.
BERYL. with 'Lost'. a tale of two lost sisters, finding each other at the police station. The sisters were puppies.
LILIANE. with 'Trying to get rid of the ghost'. Tale of her young relations trying to exorcise a ghost in their bedroom.
TONY. with 'Food'. Another part of his long running saga of strange creatures and places.
LAUREN. with 'Trapped'. Our youngest member with a tale of young drivers and a burial while still alive?
JANE. with a contribution bearing no name but much fright. A Children of the Damned type story.
GEMMA. with 'Creature'. A new and gruesome variation of Neighbourhood Watch.
MARTIN and ALLY gave us two stories remarkably similar about Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and the Woodcutter. Needless to say there was much blood and ghastly behaviour.
LES. won't mind being classed as one of our older members, gave us a Halloween poem of sheer brilliance.
TRISH. with 'Storms'. as the title infers her eerie story blew through the meeting with chilling menace.
BARRY. with 'Continental Trucking'. A little anecdote with ten seconds of chill at the end. You had to be there!
As I said, this meeting was a great success and Gemma's biscuits were a welcome addition to our coffee break. Happy birthday to her for the 3rd of November and to Ally who is celebrating her birthday this weekend with a romantic break for two at Centre Parcs Firework weekend.
The next meeting dear Scribes will be on Tuesday the 16th November where the homework subject will be 'Treasure'.
Thanks to all who attended on Tuesday and to all who couldn't be there, you missed a good one. If my recollections of any of the stories stray from the original, please accept an old man's apologies, I was shaking with fear for most of the darkened meeting.
Bye for now.
Barry
For all your research and information don't forget to visit your local Felixstowe Library and the Suffolk Record Office.
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Felixstowe Scribblers with novels in progress
It seems quite amazing that so many of our very talented writers who either attend our regular meetings or maintain contact through the internet, all have one aim in common, to have a novel published.
Writers like Ruth will have her third novel on the market very soon,
Morag has had a huge disappointment with her publisher that has not been rectified so is considering seeking a fresh one. She has another book in progress too.
Judy, another who is looking for a publisher for her second book, this one on Burma.
Barry, has neared completion of his second novel.
Ally, one of our younger writers has completed a novel and which is currently being sent to a publisher for consideration.
Jane too has a work in progress as has Angela
Belinda in Australia is penning her travel memoirs.
Chris also in Australia, has his second book completed.
Tony has been building an epic fantasy that is very near completion. Based purely on Scribbler's homework themes this is one not to be missed when published.
Dave is amid a personal railway history
Geraldine and Ally are both taking part in the 50,000 word write a novel in November...
Rochelle, in Ireland, is a reknowned author who always seems to have a book on the go.
A talented lot these Scribblers. Here's to their success!
As we say in Felixstowe -
Keep on Scribbling!!!!
Writers like Ruth will have her third novel on the market very soon,
Morag has had a huge disappointment with her publisher that has not been rectified so is considering seeking a fresh one. She has another book in progress too.
Judy, another who is looking for a publisher for her second book, this one on Burma.
Barry, has neared completion of his second novel.
Ally, one of our younger writers has completed a novel and which is currently being sent to a publisher for consideration.
Jane too has a work in progress as has Angela
Belinda in Australia is penning her travel memoirs.
Chris also in Australia, has his second book completed.
Tony has been building an epic fantasy that is very near completion. Based purely on Scribbler's homework themes this is one not to be missed when published.
Dave is amid a personal railway history
Geraldine and Ally are both taking part in the 50,000 word write a novel in November...
Rochelle, in Ireland, is a reknowned author who always seems to have a book on the go.
A talented lot these Scribblers. Here's to their success!
As we say in Felixstowe -
Keep on Scribbling!!!!
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Quiz Night for Cancer Research UK
Saturday 27th November
7.30pm
St Mary's Church Hall,
Walton.
Teams of 6.
Tickets cost £6.00 per person and include refreshments.
(Bring your own drinks)
Further information from:
Wendy 01394 275751 or
Joan 01394 270093
Sleep well tonight Scribblers - if you dare.....
If you missed tonight's torchlight Halloween meeting, then you missed one of the best collections of supernatural stories ever produced by the Scribblers. Some of us are still trembling with fear.....
And to think we have to wait a further year for another haunting experience!
And to think we have to wait a further year for another haunting experience!
Monday, 1 November 2010
Writing Raw
WritingRaw.com is going to scare the BOO out of you a second time! Even Scribbler's Dave Feakes is included this time round.....
All of us here at WritingRaw.com would like to thank the generous support we received when we put out the call for submissions for our Halloween issue. Who knew that there were so many of you out there with a dark side lurking under that calm, sweet exterior? Because so many of you let out your bad side, we received such a large quantity of submissions that we had to break our Halloween issue into two parts. So, if you submitted a piece for the Halloween issue and it is not here… please have a little faith, your submission will be appearing in the November 1 issue. Thank you for your understanding and support.
The Editors,
WritingRaw.com
Join the Literary Evolution – only on WritingRaw.com!
WritingRaw continues to evolve and grow - allowing more of everything to be on the site… more writing in all our categories, more book and publishing news (updated daily), more art (with daily updated cartoons), more interactive features (the Wall), and other informative and entertaining bits and pieces. Over the next few days and weeks we will be adding some other NEW features (including an interactive section that will allow all of us to create the longest running poem in history, a never-ending short story and a section where you - the reader - can post Shout-Outs about upcoming releases or other information you would like to share) to the site to make it more creative. So, sit back and open your mind… WritingRaw is stepping into the future of literature like no other site on the web!
The November 1 issue of WritingRaw.com is NOW online: Writing Raw is a FREE literary ezine dedicated to new and emerging writers. Our goal at Writing Raw is simple - to serve the literary community with the opportunity to have their work online and out in the world. In this world of disappearing literary magazines, Writing Raw is providing the blank pages for writers to fill.
WritingRaw also support other sites that help writers: www.WritingRaw.com believes in reaching out to other sites, writing groups, forums, and organizations. Contact us on how you can place a FREE banner, announcement or link on our site!
Or, use the Writing Raw Book Store to promote your novel or poetry collection: If you have a novel or collection that you would like to place in our store, we would be more than happy to do so – for FREE. Just send us a copy of the cover of the book, a brief synopsis, and a link as to where the material can be purchased.
News Feeds – stop in and check out some live news feeds ranging from topics concerning writing and the publishing world to outlandish worldwide new to inspire your imagination.
The WALL – just like it sounds… come place some graffiti on the wall and let us know what you are thinking; or, find out what WritingRaw is talking about on other social media sites such as FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.; or, check out your horoscope or get a free tarot readings or even ask the Magic 8 Ball something you are in need of knowing. It’s all fun…
Shout Outs – this is where you can go and promote yourself or a project. Just give a shout out on this live wall to get your name out there. Just help yourself…. It’s FREE.
Art – the name says it all! This new page is dedicated to the artists out there who would like to submit their work so that us writers can use it for inspiration. The art work can be in any medium… just take a picture of it and send it to us, with a short bio, and any site or selling information you want. It’s that easy.
Cartoons – everyone needs a good laugh… besides having daily live feeds of cartoons, we hope to have submissions soon.
And all of the old pages, but pumped up and evolved to the next level…
Also, be sure to check out the NEW announcements on WritingRaw.com’s Home page from writer’s group and organizations worldwide. Discover meeting places, organizations offering fellowships, contests, and a variety of other useful websites all dedicated to writers of every level.
And there's much much more......
All of us here at WritingRaw.com would like to thank the generous support we received when we put out the call for submissions for our Halloween issue. Who knew that there were so many of you out there with a dark side lurking under that calm, sweet exterior? Because so many of you let out your bad side, we received such a large quantity of submissions that we had to break our Halloween issue into two parts. So, if you submitted a piece for the Halloween issue and it is not here… please have a little faith, your submission will be appearing in the November 1 issue. Thank you for your understanding and support.
The Editors,
WritingRaw.com
Join the Literary Evolution – only on WritingRaw.com!
WritingRaw continues to evolve and grow - allowing more of everything to be on the site… more writing in all our categories, more book and publishing news (updated daily), more art (with daily updated cartoons), more interactive features (the Wall), and other informative and entertaining bits and pieces. Over the next few days and weeks we will be adding some other NEW features (including an interactive section that will allow all of us to create the longest running poem in history, a never-ending short story and a section where you - the reader - can post Shout-Outs about upcoming releases or other information you would like to share) to the site to make it more creative. So, sit back and open your mind… WritingRaw is stepping into the future of literature like no other site on the web!
The November 1 issue of WritingRaw.com is NOW online: Writing Raw is a FREE literary ezine dedicated to new and emerging writers. Our goal at Writing Raw is simple - to serve the literary community with the opportunity to have their work online and out in the world. In this world of disappearing literary magazines, Writing Raw is providing the blank pages for writers to fill.
WritingRaw also support other sites that help writers: www.WritingRaw.com believes in reaching out to other sites, writing groups, forums, and organizations. Contact us on how you can place a FREE banner, announcement or link on our site!
Or, use the Writing Raw Book Store to promote your novel or poetry collection: If you have a novel or collection that you would like to place in our store, we would be more than happy to do so – for FREE. Just send us a copy of the cover of the book, a brief synopsis, and a link as to where the material can be purchased.
News Feeds – stop in and check out some live news feeds ranging from topics concerning writing and the publishing world to outlandish worldwide new to inspire your imagination.
The WALL – just like it sounds… come place some graffiti on the wall and let us know what you are thinking; or, find out what WritingRaw is talking about on other social media sites such as FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.; or, check out your horoscope or get a free tarot readings or even ask the Magic 8 Ball something you are in need of knowing. It’s all fun…
Shout Outs – this is where you can go and promote yourself or a project. Just give a shout out on this live wall to get your name out there. Just help yourself…. It’s FREE.
Art – the name says it all! This new page is dedicated to the artists out there who would like to submit their work so that us writers can use it for inspiration. The art work can be in any medium… just take a picture of it and send it to us, with a short bio, and any site or selling information you want. It’s that easy.
Cartoons – everyone needs a good laugh… besides having daily live feeds of cartoons, we hope to have submissions soon.
And all of the old pages, but pumped up and evolved to the next level…
Also, be sure to check out the NEW announcements on WritingRaw.com’s Home page from writer’s group and organizations worldwide. Discover meeting places, organizations offering fellowships, contests, and a variety of other useful websites all dedicated to writers of every level.
And there's much much more......
BBC writersroom newsletter
BBC writersroom on Twitter
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We've finally joined Twitter! Follow @bbcwritersroom to stay up do date with the latest new writing opportunities, and for a glimpse into the daily life of the BBC writersroom team.
http://www.twitter.com/bbcwritersroom
Rapid Response: In the Red
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Our latest Rapid Response competition - which asked for scripts responding to the government spending review, closed last week. We've had a great response - look out for the winning scripts which will be posted on our website this week.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/2010/10/rapid_response_in_the_red.shtml
Scripts
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Our scripts are in PDF format - if you can't read them, download Adobe Reader from http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/categories/plug/acrobat/acrobat.shtml?intro
EastEnders: E20
Series 2 Episode 1 by Emer Kenny
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/downloads/scripts/eastenders_e20_s02e01.pdf
The Cut
Series 3 Episode 1 by Al Smith
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/downloads/scripts/thecut_s3e01.pdf
Don't forget you can browse through all of the scripts in our script archive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/script_archive.shtml
Submitting your script to BBC writersroom
-----------------------------------------
Want to write for the BBC? Find out what to send us on our script submissions page.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/writing/submissions_writersroom.shtml
Blog
----
Deborah Sathe talks about finding new writing talent for EastEnders: E20, Joy Wilkinson gives an insight into writing for Doctors, and Al Smith tells us about the unique role the audience plays in shaping the storylines on The Cut.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/Opportunities
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Capital: A Festival of New Writing Competition
Deadline: 12 November 2010
Write a play about "Big Society" and have it performed at this brand new festival.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/capital_a_festival_of_new_writing_comp.shtml
International Student Playscript Competition
Deadline: 30 November 2010
£1,000 cash prize and a rehearsed reading at the National Student Drama Festival for new play written by a student.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/international_student_playscript_competition.shtml
Writers' Projects
Deadline: 30 November 2010
Grants of up to £3,250 for writers from or living in Scotland to help their writing development.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/writers_projects.shtml
TC Brian Way Award 2011
Deadline: 01 December 2010
£6,000 prize for a play which stimulates the imagination of young audiences.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/tc_brian_way_award_2011.shtml
Theatre Trail Writers Competition
Deadline: 31 December 2010
Have your play performed at next year's Arundel Festival Theatre Trail.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/arundel_theatre_trail1.shtml
Little Brother's Big Opportunity
Deadline: 31 December 2010
£1,000 prize to develop an original television drama idea through to treatment stage.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/little_brothers_big_opportunity.shtml
Future Talent Award
Deadline: 14 January 2011
Opportunity for students in the North of England.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/future_talent_award.shtml
Soho Theatre: Verity Bargate Award 2011
Deadline: 11 March 2011
£5,000 prize and a residency at Soho Theatre for a new play that stands out from the crowd.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/verity_bargate_award_2011.shtml
--------------
We've finally joined Twitter! Follow @bbcwritersroom to stay up do date with the latest new writing opportunities, and for a glimpse into the daily life of the BBC writersroom team.
http://www.twitter.com/bbcwritersroom
Rapid Response: In the Red
--------------
Our latest Rapid Response competition - which asked for scripts responding to the government spending review, closed last week. We've had a great response - look out for the winning scripts which will be posted on our website this week.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/2010/10/rapid_response_in_the_red.shtml
Scripts
-------
Our scripts are in PDF format - if you can't read them, download Adobe Reader from http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/categories/plug/acrobat/acrobat.shtml?intro
EastEnders: E20
Series 2 Episode 1 by Emer Kenny
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/downloads/scripts/eastenders_e20_s02e01.pdf
The Cut
Series 3 Episode 1 by Al Smith
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/downloads/scripts/thecut_s3e01.pdf
Don't forget you can browse through all of the scripts in our script archive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/script_archive.shtml
Submitting your script to BBC writersroom
-----------------------------------------
Want to write for the BBC? Find out what to send us on our script submissions page.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/writing/submissions_writersroom.shtml
Blog
----
Deborah Sathe talks about finding new writing talent for EastEnders: E20, Joy Wilkinson gives an insight into writing for Doctors, and Al Smith tells us about the unique role the audience plays in shaping the storylines on The Cut.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/Opportunities
-------------
Capital: A Festival of New Writing Competition
Deadline: 12 November 2010
Write a play about "Big Society" and have it performed at this brand new festival.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/capital_a_festival_of_new_writing_comp.shtml
International Student Playscript Competition
Deadline: 30 November 2010
£1,000 cash prize and a rehearsed reading at the National Student Drama Festival for new play written by a student.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/international_student_playscript_competition.shtml
Writers' Projects
Deadline: 30 November 2010
Grants of up to £3,250 for writers from or living in Scotland to help their writing development.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/writers_projects.shtml
TC Brian Way Award 2011
Deadline: 01 December 2010
£6,000 prize for a play which stimulates the imagination of young audiences.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/tc_brian_way_award_2011.shtml
Theatre Trail Writers Competition
Deadline: 31 December 2010
Have your play performed at next year's Arundel Festival Theatre Trail.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/arundel_theatre_trail1.shtml
Little Brother's Big Opportunity
Deadline: 31 December 2010
£1,000 prize to develop an original television drama idea through to treatment stage.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/little_brothers_big_opportunity.shtml
Future Talent Award
Deadline: 14 January 2011
Opportunity for students in the North of England.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/future_talent_award.shtml
Soho Theatre: Verity Bargate Award 2011
Deadline: 11 March 2011
£5,000 prize and a residency at Soho Theatre for a new play that stands out from the crowd.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/verity_bargate_award_2011.shtml
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