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South Warwickshire Literary Festival
@southwarkslitfest.bsky.social
The Local Festival for Local Authors
Affordable, accessible, and tremendous fun. Main festival Saturday 20th September, evening events 12th June & 18th Sept Leamington Spa Warwickshire www.southwarwickshireliteraryfestival.com
Hi there - a little late to the party - it's beens so busy! But a huge Thank You to everyone who came to the festival, worked the festival, volunteered at the festival It was an absolute blast! @gwynethbox.bsky.social @pageturning.bsky.social @jaccigooding.bsky.social @karenstoreyauthor.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Good #mentalhealth has never been so important, and none so than for our children. If you write for #children then why not come along to Kay Brophy's workshop Finding your way through emotions, where she will be offering a How To session on supporting #childrensmentalhealth thu creative writing🖋️
July 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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July 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're chuffed to bits to have #authors Janet Gover & Alison May at the festival this year discussing how to #write collaboratively. We just know it will be a delightful and insightful! Join us at The Fold Leamington 20/09/25
Tickets from just £22 through our website #writingcommunity #leamingtonspa
July 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Good morning.

2025 ...so far.

The Accidental Immigrant @jomcmillan.bsky.social finalist in @orwellprize.bsky.social

Bluemoose - Northern publisher of the Year.

BBC - 6 part Drama series of Leonard and Hungry Paul by @ronanhession.bsky.social

L&HP selected for Nat Curriculum in Ireland.
July 16, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Step into a gorgeous 19th-century building and spend the day on one of these oh-so comfy sofas networking with talented authors in #Leamingtonspa. Saturday 20/09 for workshops talks 121 sessions and books signed by the author! @franhill123.bsky.social @markedwardsauthor.bsky.social

#swlitfest
July 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Just spent a lovely hour+ with amazing and inspiring author @sophiehannah.bsky.social & #poet Nic Arbury @ #LeamingtonSpa #library courtesy of Warks Libraries talking all things Lambert (if you know, you know!) and hearing some of Nic’s stupendous poetry. #author #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity
June 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Who wants a FREE book?
I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer to tell you about.

@saloneurope.bsky.social are offering to buy someone ANY book up to £15 by a European writer in translation.

The lovely European Writers Salon are happy to offer suggestions, so if you fancy something, get in touch!

UK only
We would like to #buyastrangerabook!

What do we need to do?
June 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Check out my evolving teaching schedule here:
www.gabriellemullarkey.co.uk/teaching-wri...
May 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Hey writers! Boost your mood and your groove by visiting us at the FREE Warwick Pursuits Festival on the 14th/15th June & find out more about us, chat to other writers, and soak up the sun! #warwick #stnicholaspark #westmidlandsevents #warwickpursuitsfestival #SWLitFest #writingcommunity
June 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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FFF Competition Twenty-Eight
Judge S.A. Greene @sagreene1.bsky.social

Flash Fiction 100 - 300 words

£3.95 / £2.55 per entry
1 Winner £150.00
2 Highly Commended £70.00
3 Shortlisted £60.00

DL - 23rd June
#writingcompetitions #flashfiction

All the info

freeflashfiction.com/current-comp...
June 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2025 is now open!

One story. 1,000 words. One shot at glory.

This year, we’re going big: one annual competition to celebrate the best in flash fiction.

Enter now! 👉 oxfordflashfictionprize.com

#FlashFiction #WritingCommunity #OxfordFlashFictionPrize
June 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Hi Readers! We’ve been away doing Stuff, most recently the @writingwestmids.bsky.social conference which of course was excellent. Here’s a snap of what you missed! @leenanorms.bsky.social @riotcommons.bsky.social @jaccigooding.bsky.social @gwynethbox.bsky.social #authors #writingcommunity #books 📚📝
June 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
It’s a great story. Best of luck elsewhere with it. 👍🏻
Thanks for this hard work, and for shortlisting ‘Muzzweed’!
May 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Looking forward to it! Tickets on sale everybody- and limited for Gabrielle ‘s workshop so…. be quick! 😀
May 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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I’ve been a bit quiet here lately because a lot has been going on “IRL.” It’s hard sometimes to calm the mind enough to breathe and write. I’ll be back, though. Tip: It’s OK to take breaks when you have to. #WritingCommunity
May 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
At last we have been able to contact those who have been longlisted in our writing competition There have been a few personal hitches behind the scenes but we can now confirm all judging is done and the lucky short listers will know very soon if they’ve made it through. Thank you all for entering 🙏
May 22, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Hello! With so much to choose from the #westmidlands is a hive of activity! From @writingwestmids.bsky.social to @jerichowriters.bsky.social & u can't go wrong with #writing mentor extraordinare #author @shelleywilson.bsky.social Plus #leamingtonspa 's best and only lit fest is getting closer! 😻
April 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Good morning #authors #writers #poets Having a little snoozy-woozy lie-in today having spent several hours half awake/asleep writing a BRILLIANT short story in my head. No sign of it today though, not a wisp. Ah well… enjoy your day 🧡📝 Tonight - notepad by the bed!
April 20, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Very much looking forward to speaking about my #horror novel 13 Doors at this year’s @southwarkslitfest.bsky.social - hopefully I’ll be able to bring a little supernatural chill to the proceedings…. 🩸📚 💙📚 #books
April 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Getting stuck into judging the @southwarkslitfest.bsky.social Creative Non-Fiction competition entries!
April 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Tickets are limited folks! It may only be April but…! And we’re really looking forward to our travels with award-winning writer Caroline. Bags are packed. Can’t wait! #leamingtonspa @societyofauthors.bsky.social #warwickshire #westmidlands
Looking forward to being part of South Warwickshire Literary Festival this year. I'll be speaking on 18th September about #slowtravel, #solofemaletravel and outdoor adventures, along with author readings from some of my #books. #festival #literaryfestival #SWLitFest @southwarkslitfest.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Looking forward to being part of South Warwickshire Literary Festival this year. I'll be speaking on 18th September about #slowtravel, #solofemaletravel and outdoor adventures, along with author readings from some of my #books. #festival #literaryfestival #SWLitFest @southwarkslitfest.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM