The Circle

 

Worcester Writers’ Circle is an enthusiastic group who enjoy writing for pleasure and publication. Some of us are beginners, and waiting for our big break. Others are experienced professionals who have had their work published.

 

The Circle was established in 1941 and is one of the longest continuously active groups in the country.

Novelist Caroline Graham is our Patron and lifetime member.

 

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If you write, we may be able to help you.

We encourage all aspects of writing from short stories, novels, articles, poetry, plays and even pantomime. We provide you with a forum to test out your ideas.

At meetings we:

·         Share our work

·         Offer help and constructive criticism

·         Suggest possible markets

·         Hold discussions on different aspects of writing

·         Host speakers.

 

Why not come along and see if we are what you are looking for? Guests are always welcome.

 

The annual subscription is £18.

 

 

Some Background

 

The Circle had its first meeting on June 26th 1941, and has met continuously ever since. During that time it has had a variety of members but they all shared a common enthusiasm for writing.

Among recent members, Lynne Hackles (now living in Wales) is a very prolific and successful writer of women's fiction, being published in many of the weeklies such as people's Friend, Take a Break and Fiction Fest.

John Newton is part of the Writers' Circle: "I took up writing as a serious hobby about nine years ago with the ultimate goal of becoming a published novelist. I have written two full-length novels and am half-way through my third. Humour is my genre, focusing particularly on little people triumphing against the odds.

"However, unknown novelists have an uphill struggle and to fill the unbelievably long time publishers take to respond to submissions, I have dabbled in much shorter pieces, some of which have been accepted by women's magazines and others."

The circle includes both professional writers and beginners, and everyone is encouraged to bring work to read at the bi-monthly meetings which currently are held in Dancox House, St Clement's Gardens, Worcester on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Starting at 7.30, they last for two hours. Encouragement and gentle criticism are offered together with suggestions on markets that could be approached.

The Circle occasionally have talks by experts in some field.  All types of writing are covered: novels, stories, articles, drama, poetry and 'fillers'.

 The Circle runs an annual nationwide short story competition. (2008 Competition).

Worcester Writers' Circle is a member of the National Association of Writers' Groups.