We could write our way through the pandemic,
Frome Writers' Collective
A welcoming network for local writers
Patron: Barry Cunningham OBE
Supporting Local Writers
THE WRITERS ON RADIO JANUARY SHOW
In our JANUARY show, introduced by Lisa Kenwright, you can hear some great SPOOKY STORIES written by members of the FWC and recorded at our social in November. So – close the curtains, dim the lights, and enjoy (in a spooky kind of way of couse!)
FWC OPEN SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Many congratulations to all winners and to those who received special commendations.
Prizes awarded as follows:
1st Sian Williams
2nd Jonny Griffiths
3rd Crysse Morrison and Barbara Compton (awarded as joint prize)
Guest prize Richard Pike
SOCIALS IN 2021
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11 @ 7.30pm
WRITING and DIARIES
This month, our get-together will be based on diaries – famous and inspiring diaries – authors of diaries – memoir – diary readings – and how to get that diary habit! Join us on Feb. 11th.
THURSDAY MARCH 11 @ 7.30pm
SHARE YOUR PROJECT
IN OUR MARCH FWC SOCIAL we are inviting any FWC member to come along to talk about a writing project they are currently engaged in. This can be any kind of writing – and at any stage of development. We’d love to hear what you’re doing.
Email Gill at fromewriterscollective@gmail.com if you would like to be part of the session.
SILVER CROW BOOKS
A reminder that our next submission window will be open on March 1st 2021
RECENT BOOKS
FWC author, John Payne describes his new book, ‘A West Country Homecoming’, as ‘history written backwards’. This enticing ‘journey in reverse’ engages the reader in an absorbing walk from the present into the past, through the landscape of North Somerset, Bath and West Wiltshire.
What a ridiculous time to publish a book, you
So in the first part I talked about how to strip a
In the March programme of Writers on Radio we
First – find a painting. There are some great
BACKGROUND Ekphrastic has come to mean any writing