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Links to other sites:
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This is hagsharlotsheroines.com, a worldwide community of writers.
The site where you can explore and develop your creative writing skills, get your short stories and poems published online, receive feedback and writing tips for fiction and non-fiction, with particular support for writing about women, and where you can meet fellow writers.
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The Yellow Room
A new bi-annual literary magazine publishing quality fiction by women writers residing in the UK. Edited by Jo Derrick (formerly Jo Good, editor and publisher of QWF magazine).
Short Story competition. Closing date 30th September, 2008. See website for details.
www.theyellowroom-magazine.co.uk
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www.kudoswriting.wordpress.com
For people who prize writing - formerly Competitions Bulletin.
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www.letchworthwriters.org.uk
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Book / site:
Wannabe a Writer? by Jane Wenham-Jones
Accent Press, £7.00. ISBN 9781905170814 www.wannabeawriter.co.uk
‘This hilarious, informative guide to getting into print is a must-have for anyone who’s ever thought they’ve got a book in them.
Drawing on her own experiences as a novelist and journalist, Writing Magaine’s agony aunt Jane Wenham-Jones takes you through the minefield of the writing process, giving advice on everything from how to avoid Writers’ Bottom to what to wear to your launch party.’
This book is easy to dip in and out of, filled with a mine of hands-on, relevant information and tips from authors, agents and publishers – and is friendly, fun and a good read.
Well worth adding to your bookshelf!
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Books with acknowledgements
The Silver Dragon’s Quest by Zoe Topping
‘The one coloured Silver will be your downfall...’
Thus reads the ancient prophecy that starts the Silver Dragon on his chosen path of destiny. The Silver Dragon, Robert Alexander the Third, known to all as Robbie, decides to defy tradition, leave his village and go searching for the legendary Great Shining Dragon. Unbeknownst to him, his path will lead him to three ferocious Red Dragons, each of whom he must somehow overcome to fulfil his Quest.
As the story unfolds, Robbie – in the company of the audacious, educated mouse, Wilberforce Abercrombie the 27th – discovers his own extraordinary personal powers well as the true meaning of love and friendship.
This exciting adventure story of self discovery is a fable that will appeal to all ages.
www.silverdragonsquest.com
Published by Eloquent Books, New York
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Richard’s Story by Kathleen Gomm
Richard was deprived of oxygen at birth and when he didn’t develop normally, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, unlikely ever to use his limbs or to speak. His parents were appalled when doctors told them he was not of normal intelligence and that they should put him into a home, forget him and start their family again.
They refused to accept it and this inspiring book by this mother, describes their heroic struggle against all odds to help him to learn to read, write and communicate with the help of a computer, operated by a pointer strapped to his head. He gained a place at grammar school and a university education at York, culminating in a PhD from the University of Wales at Swansea. He also wrote two books of poems which expressed his feelings and his care for others and learned to paint.
Despite his enormous difficulties and life in a wheelchair, he was able to accept and give a great deal of love. The family greatly valued Richard and later a sister, Debbie, arrived and then a brother, Michael. Now, it is hoped that this amazing story of faith, courage and love, will bring encouragement to others who may be in a similar position.
www.richardsstory.com
Published by Trafford Publishing
www.trafford.com
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A website for writers:
www.writinginthemargins.co.uk
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Writer’s Arcade
Classic and contemporary short story magazine
http://www.writersarcade.com
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Events around the West Country (and further afield):
Writing related events
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The Healing Fountain
A writing workshop centred around the St Clether Holy Well in North Cornwall
Wednesday 6th August 2008 10am - 1pm
Through poems and story we will draw inspiration from the well, chapel, Celtic traditions and the high summer festival of Lammas to create our own responses. The workshop is open to all. Victoria Field is an experienced facilitator and former writer-in-residence at Truro Cathedral. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and a few favourite poems to read aloud in the early afternoon.
£15, £10 (unwaged, Lapidus members) - any surplus will go towards funds to preserve the chapel.
Booking (essential) via Victoria Field - 01326 319030, or victoriajfield@btconnect.com
For directions or more information about the well and chapel, visit,
www.peaceland.org.uk
fal publications - award-winning books from Cornwall - see
www.falpublications.co.uk
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