On Tuesday 20th September, Norwich Writers' Circle came together for their first meeting of the season. We were joined by Benjamin Johncock, author of The Last Pilot. His inspiring talk delved into his inspiration for The Last Pilot as well as offering some sound advice to the group. The NWC would like to extend a… Continue reading A Flying Start
After breaking up for the summer, Norwich Writer's Circle are back. Benjamin Johncock, author of The Last Pilot and winner of the Author's Best First Novel Award 2016 , will start us off with a bang with his talk entitled: 'Leaving Things Unsaid: the process of writing The Last Pilot and why less is always more'.… Continue reading We’re Back!
As per usual throughout the summer members will be able to meet at the Greenhouse Cafe. 42-46 Bethel Street, Norwich NR2 1NR from around 1pm. These are simply informal get togethers over a light lunch or simply a coffee, for as little or as long as you like. We try and be sure that at… Continue reading Summer Times
Thanks to those who attended the AGM last week. It was an excellent night, enhanced by a raffle and post business dinner downstairs in the café. This year sees a couple of big changes to the Committee: Séan Hindle is after more than ten years in various roles, stepping back as Vice Chairman & Webmaster… Continue reading End Of Season Part II
5th July: Yes it's that time again, your Annual General Meeting. As is policy on these occasions there will be no door fee to pay. Nevertheless you may still like to bring some spending money along for additional raffle prizes. Just as we did for the Summer Social, tickets we be available at £1 a… Continue reading End Of Season
21st June kicked the week off with a well attended and varied, entertaining Club Night. Notices came first , particularly St. Peter Mancroft Church requesting contributions from Circle members to its glossy magazine. But it wasn’t long we were listening to a fair old mix of pieces from the members. Anne Funnel explained her contribution… Continue reading A Busy Week
June 21st "If you'd like constructive comment on your writing, join our..." Yes, it's that time again. Whether you've an on-going work-in-progress, a completed piece of fiction or factual account, come share and shine with us. Constructive critisism works in all directions, give and take. If it looks like we may have time for one, we… Continue reading Club Night
7th June: It is now a whole year since the Writers’ Centre Norwich relocated to Dragon Hall. Marking the anniversary with us will be the Centre’s Director of Communication, Alice Kent. Alice will be sharing the year’s highlights and giving an insight into forthcoming plans. WCN is now well established addition to the East Anglian… Continue reading One Year On
17th May: Nick Williams’ return for his adjudication of the entries to this year’s Past Search Competition. This competition is for non-fiction with an historical theme, sponsored by Gill Blachard's Past Search business. The task this time was to suggest a new 40th blue plaque for the city. Nick is the award winning author of Strangers… Continue reading Marks For The Plaques
3rd May's turnout was affected by all sorts of factors, but those that did make it to the meeting had a very enjoyable, relaxing evening. Yes, there were fewer of us, but we still had much to exchange in way of thoughts and ideas. Vice Chairman, Sean Hindle drawing on his psychotherapist training, got everyone… Continue reading Inner Voice
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