Author Archives: richmondwriterscircle

We’re back. Actually, we’ve been back for a bit now (see the post about the Xmas break below). Twice a year we have a competition, and one of them is next month. As you are doubtless aware, the 14th of … Continue reading →

Oh dear, the global economy is going belly up, the weather is dreadful, the time of year miserable, and on top of all that, we have to put up with Christmas yet again. Oh, well, I suppose some of you … Continue reading →

There are all sorts of books and courses that claim they can make you a writer, even a great writer, or at least make the process easier. There is even software. It is hard to see how software could help. … Continue reading →

We meet at the Parish Rooms [streetview from Paradise Road] [streetview from George St] above La Buvette down the alley by Richmond Parish Church. More traditional map click here. We’re there  every Wednesday, 7:45 for 8:00 pm start and end … Continue reading →

In answer to the question “What is the actual date of the Heather Vineham [see a couple of posts down] this year?” We’ve plumped for Wednesday the 2nd of November as the date as it is nearest Halloween and still … Continue reading →

Let us confess, a writers’ group  has its flaws. One is that most of the people there are not professionals in their field and sometimes the new writer will want advice from people in the business. That is where assorted … Continue reading →

October brings Halloween and that brings our gruesome competition… HEATHER VINEHAM NIGHT Competition Rules and Guidance Write a short story or poem on a spooky theme: Word limit for short stories – 2000, or 10 mins. reading time; 10 minute … Continue reading →

Prepare for National Novel Writing Month with the Post a Day Challenge.

You. Yes, you! The person reading this. Is any of this information of any interest or help to you at all? “Yes!” we hear the resounding shout echo around cyberspace. Well do us a favour and share our posts with … Continue reading →

Yes, ‘pages’ plural. We have three. Some more active than others, none up to date or being run by current web bods. Here they are: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000630185727 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=50804393158 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-Writers-Circle/277977275883 Anyone out there an admin of any of them?