Events
ATTENTION WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS
THE WRITE PLACE
CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL
Presents
A ONE DAY TRAVEL
WRITERS' WORKSHOP
9.30 for 10am to 4.30pm
Sunday 28th March 2010
Dartford, Kent
We are very excited that well known writer and photojournalist Cindy-Lou Dale will be leading the workshop for us. The Write Place has run many interesting writers workshops and this is the first time we have ventured into the world of travel writing and photography. The workshop is suitable for both writers and photographers whether published or not. All we ask is that you have a grasp of the English language!
Cindy-Lou says: "Travel first class to foreign locations, stay in five-star boutique hotels, dine in Michelin star restaurants, drive exotic cars and enjoy VIP treatment - all for free - then get paid for the privilege, again and again. I've been doing it for years; in fact I go on assignment to exotic locations every other month for publications like National Geographic and TIME magazine. It's taken me many years to acquire this insider's knowledge which I'm passing on to a few selected guests on Sunday, 28th March. Whether you're branching out and looking to the travel writing genre or going freelance for the first time; or maybe you're a photographer, or a total newbie, you'll need to know what I know if you want to sell your talent.
In this one-day course I'll show you how to find that illusive hook, where to pitch it, how to pitch it, secure the assignment and arrange a (free) press trip I'll also speak of low and non-paying markets; I'll give a few winning pitch examples; speak of negotiating a fee; provide tips for working with professional bodies; taking instruction from an editor; making a trip financially viable; photography tips; and possibly the most important of all - self marketing."
(For details of Cindy-Lou's work view her website: www.cindyloudale.com )
Price, which includes a hot lunch and all refreshments: £80.00
THE WRITE PLACE
www.thewriteplace.org.uk
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TRAVEL WRITERS WORKSHOP-28TH March 2010.
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Price £80 or a non refundable deposit of £40 (balance payable 2 weeks before the event) to secure place made payable to 'The Write Place' and sent with this form to:
Elaine Everest, Bobtails, 8a Oliver Road, Swanley Kent, BR8 7DY
Details of venue workshop times and menu will be sent with receipt.
For further information contact 01322 662364
An outstanding evening of fine food and entertainment. Attendance includes a champagne reception, a three course meal, tea and coffee and a special presentation by Jane Wenham-Jones, author of the best selling 'Wannabe A Writer' and 'One Glass Is Never Enough'. Commencing at 6.30p.m. at The Radmoor Centre at Loughborough College. Only £24.95 a ticket with discounts for large group bookings. Further details e-mail keith.large@loucoll.ac.uk or telephone The Radmoor Centre on 0845 1662959
Spring so they say is when a young man\'s thoughts turn to ... well never mind that, for our Spring Fever poetry competition we want to know what this most looked for of seasons means to YOU!
Is it the green growing love of a new relationship? The joy of a new world re-awakening? The wonder in the timeless cycle of birth, death and rebirth?
Whatever aspect of spring causes you to wax feverishly lyrical we want to hear it!
Enter your poem online for others to comment and vote on it. There are cash prizes for the winners and the top 20 will be published in an anthology.
Closing date, 21st March, 2010
Full details here:
My new translation of Alphonse Daudet's famous book Lettres de Mon Moulin is now at the printers and will be launched on March 12th at Ceridwen Centre in Carmarthenshire. There will be food and drinks and an open mic session with a French theme. All welcome.
The whole weekend is a writers event. On Saturday there is a book fair and talks etc for writers. In the evening there will be a murder mystery dinner and on Sunday workshops in murder mystery writing.
For more details including how to get there http://www.ceridwencentre.co.uk/contact.htm
Daffni
Hi all,
Just to let you know that I will be in the chat room this Wednesday from 7.30pm if any one wants to join me. All new members welcome.(Select 'The Snug' from the list of rooms on the right of the screen.)
Suggested topics for discussion include 'Submitting to the Arena' and 'Leaving feedback.'
Hope to see you there.
Laurie.
There will be a live informal chat session of the Writelinkers Anonymous group on this Wednesday.
A chance for all new members and existing members to get together and exchange hints, tips and experiences of the site so far. It will also give new members an opportunity to see how the chat room function works, before venturing over to the regular chats as run by the site moderators and joining in.(if you haven't done so already)
Bring your own drinks and nibbles. All welcome. See you there!
Carol Ann Duffy and other poets will read poems for the people of Haiti. Tickets £10
Saturday 30 January at 1430
(Tel: 01497 822629)
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves arranging words into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream... Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash prizes. All works must be original. http://www.dreamquestone.com
Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject, style, or form, typed or neatly hand printed.
And/or write a short story, five pages maximum length, on any subject or theme, creative writing fiction or non-fiction (including essay compositions, diary, journal entries and screenwriting). Also, must be typed or neatly hand printed.
Multiple poetry and short story entries are accepted.
Postmark deadline: December 31, 2009
All contest winners will be announced on January 31, 2010
Prizes:
Writing Contest First Prize is $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100.
Poetry Contest First Prize is $250. Second Prize: $125. Third Prize: $50.
Entry fees: $10 per short story. Poetry Contest: $5 per poem.
To send entries: Include title(s) with your story (ies) or poem(s), along with your name, address, phone#, email, brief biographical info. (Tell us a little about yourself), on the coversheet. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for entry confirmation. Fees payable to: DREAMQUESTONE.COM
Mail to:
Dream Quest One
Poetry & Writing Contest
P.O. Box 3141
Chicago, IL 60654
Visit http://www.dreamquestone.com for further details!
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. "And remember in whatever you do, it's okay to dream, for dreams do come true." -Dream Quest One
A top award of £150 ($246) and ten runner-up prizes of £10 ($16.40) are offered for short fiction up to 3000 words in a new writing contest at www.writers-village.org. Winners will be awarded the title ‘Winner, the Writers' Village Best Writing 2009 Award', see their work showcased online and receive a frameable certificate.
Any genre of prose fiction may be submitted, including a section of a novel. Entries should not have been published previously in print media at time of submission.
Entry is £5 ($8.20) per item and multiple entries are permitted. The deadline is 31 st Dec., 2009.
Judges will include John Yeoman, MPhil, university lecturer in creative writing, author of eight published books of humour and fiction and for forty years a successful commercial writer.
More information: http://www.writers-village.org. Email: cwriting@btinternet.com. Address: Village Guild, PO Box 6336, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 6BJ, UK.
The Unbound Press Fiction Competition
Prizes: Short story: £100, £50. 1st chapter of a novel: £75, £25. All Winners and Runners-up will be published in the Unbound Press Journal and will
each receive a free copy of the journal.
Entry fee: £5. Payment via Paypal.
There are two categories: short stories, and first chapter of a novel, both up to 3000 words. Email entries only.
Details: www.unboundpress.co.uk
Closing date: 30 Apr 2010