Formed over forty years ago, our Writers Circle is based in Felixstowe, Suffolk. Meetings are held in The Room at the Top in Felixstowe Library, normally on the first and third Tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm and finishing by 10.00pm. Check this weblog for details of meetings.

There is an annual November to November fee of £30, April to November is £20 and June to November £15. For members preferring to pay at each meeting the charge is £5 per meeting. To contact Felixstowe Scribblers simply email scribblers.1@btinternet.com or the Secretary, catherine.stafford1@ntlworld.com

Tuesday 11 September 2018

Rubery Book Award

Hello, 

We thought you'd be interested in the details of our latest book competition for independent publishers and/or authors.

The prize for Book of the Year to £1500 (approx. 2000USD) and category winners will win £150 (approx. 200USD) each.

As you may be aware The International Rubery Book Award is the longest established book award based in the UK for independent and self-published books. We receive entries from all over the world. The key to our success is having a keen eye for quality from distinguished and reputable judges. We pride ourselves on judging thoroughly which can certainly be seen in the quality of the books that have won over the years. This is an award to be proud of winning! Please see our website for the previous winners and write-ups on their books.

The award is now open and accepting entries. Details are below.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need any further details.

Kind regards,

Heather.


2019 International Rubery Book Award is now OPEN for self-published and independently published books 
PRIZES
Book of the Year £1500 (approx 2000 US$; 1800€ )
The winning book will be read by a top London Literary Agent

Plus a minimum of the 3 category winners each winning £150 (approx 200$, 180€)

Closing date 31st March 2019

Judges
We have secured three high profile judges:
Paul McDonald - senior lecturer in English and Creative Writing at the University of Wolverhampton. He is the author of fifteen books, including three novels and three collections of poetry.
Kerry Hadley-Pryce is a PhD student who has had two novels published; The Black Country and Gamble. She was awarded the Michael Schmidt Prize while completing her MA.
Clare Morrall - her debut novel,  Astonishing Splashes of Colour, was shortlisted for the MAN Booker Prize. Morrall was also shortlisted for British Newcomer of the Year 2003. Her fourth novel,  The Man who Disappeared, was selected for the TV Book Club 2010. In 2012 The Roundabout Man was released to critical acclaim.  

Please see website for more details: 

 www.ruberybookaward.com