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FROME WRITERS' COLLECTIVE

A friendly and welcoming network for all local writers – why not join today?

AUTHOR TALK with MINA BANCHEVA

Captivating talk by Mina Bancheva with great interviews and readings by Kylie Fitzpatrick at last night’s event. Many thanks to them both and to all who came along.

FWC’s FIRST OPEN MIC NIGHT

10 MINUTES SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR FWC MEMBERS. WISH US LUCK!

 CHARACTER & DIALOGUE WORKSHOP
with KYLIE FITZPATRICK

THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY

Following an inspiring Point of View workshop in January, Kylie Fitzpatrick’s next workshop will explore CHARACTER & DIALOGUE. 
A great opportunity to learn with a skilled and supportive tutor. 

 

WHY NOT JOIN US?

Why not join us and discover more literary opportunities via our monthly newsletters?

Email fromewriterscollective@gmail.com to find out more.

FWC AGM
&

NEW MEMBERS’ WELCOME SOCIAL 

 19 MARCH 2026  

… or email fromewriterscollective@gmail.com to book.
 (You don’t need to be an FWC member to sign up. 

SILVER CROW BOOKS 
WE ARE BUSY WITH SUBMISSIONS RIGHT NOW

FROME SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2026

The 2026 Frome Festival Short Story Competition is now open. Stories of 1000-2200 words invited. £6 per entry until March 31st, and £8 later. Please go to the competition website for full details: 
fromeshortstorycompetition.co.uk 

This year’s judge is novelist Claire Fuller, who won the Costa Novel Award for ‘Unsettled Ground’ in 2021.

THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY
with
KYLIE FITZPATRICK