If you weren't able to attend the launch gala of the Olga Sinclair Open Short Story Competition 2019, here is all the tips and advice you missed.
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Funny Bones at the Ready
Last evening we welcomed Lynne Mortimer, much-loved columnist with various newspapers in the Archant family.
Don’t Be A Stranger To Your Voice
It's official! On Tuesday 18th April, we officially launched this year's Olga Sinclair Open Short Story Competition. We were joined by Ralph Jackman, our adjudicator, Frank Meeres, author of Strangers: A history of Norwich's incomers, and Charles Wilde, marketing and development manager for Norfolk Museums Service, who have kindly agreed to assist us with the… Continue reading Don’t Be A Stranger To Your Voice
A ‘Sprited’ Evening
On Tuesday 1st November we had the immense pleasure of welcoming Sheridan Winn, author of the Sprite Sister books, to our meeting. As part of her talk, Sheridan regaled us with the story of how she came to write The Sprite Sisters. After a tale fraught with twists and turns, we moved on to discuss… Continue reading A ‘Sprited’ Evening
Olga Sinclair Open Short Story Competition Gala
The wait is over ... On Tuesday 18th October, we will be announcing the winners of the Olga Sinclair Short Story Competition at Anteros Arts Foundation. To celebrate, a light buffet will be served, and a raffle with some fantastic prizes to be won will be held. The doors open at 7pm with the main… Continue reading Olga Sinclair Open Short Story Competition Gala
19th April 2016
Everyone is welcome to joins us on Tuesday 19th April when we will be launching our second Olga Sinclair Open Short Story Competition. This time our popular competition has the theme of shoes. The launch will feature a whole handful of speakers, including Rachel Hore, who is judging this year's entries. Other speakers on the… Continue reading 19th April 2016
Nick Williams Reveals Research Techniques
On Tuesday 15th March, Norwich historian and writer Nick Williams gave a presentation to Norwich Writers Circle, detailing his research techniques whilst preparing a number of publications. These included a series of heritage walks, The Blue Plaques of Norwich, a Guide to Rosary Cemetery and Trades and Industries of Norwich. A former Volunteer Co-ordinator for… Continue reading Nick Williams Reveals Research Techniques
Festivities
On Saturday 12th December Norwich Writers' Circle held its annual Christmas celebration. The well-attended social was held at Anteros Arts Foundation, on Fye Bridge Street, which will be our new meeting venue from January 2016. The party saw members enjoy a wide selection of Christmas food and drink. The fun evening was further enhanced by… Continue reading Festivities
GALA PRIZE GIVING at ANTEROS
Important Note: 20th October 2015 sees a change of venue to our usual home. We will be welcoming members and visitors in the historical Fishergate Room at Anteros Art Foundation, 11 - 15 Fye Bridge Street, Norwich. 7:30 start. Everything is gearing up for the big night of our Olga Sinclair Open Short Fiction Competition.… Continue reading GALA PRIZE GIVING at ANTEROS
Mustard Update
The postal deadline for entering our inaugural Short Fiction Competition has now passed. Do not worry, we will still be accepting entries online up to and including 31st July. Run in conjunction with Unthank Books, the competition has a first prize of £500.00. All entries must be a maximum of 2,000 words long, and reference… Continue reading Mustard Update
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