SOME VERY INTERESTING NEWS FROM THE SWWJ

CALLING ALL WRITERS

Meteorological summer is almost over but the weather is looking good.  As autumn approaches, so some of us who write for a living, are besieged with thoughts, story and feature ideas and (hopefully) commissions for upcoming work.

Maybe some of you have already written your novel, collections of short stories, poems, plays  even a filmscript, but are unable to see a chink in the publishing world.Well, maybe our lovely Writer's Debut Co-ordinator Benita Cullingford's new idea could help writers to see their narrative in print.

The Society of Women Writers & Journalists - the oldest international organisation (founded in 1894) specifically for women writers, is pleased to announce the official launch of our brand new category of membership.

From 1st October, and for the very first time, new and unpublished writers have the chance to join the SWWJ! As a ‘Debut’ member, your fee of £145 will allow you to submit a completed manuscript for detailed advice and a full critique from an experienced published writer in your own field.

It can be a novel up to 90,000 words, a work of children’s fiction up to 60,000 words, a collection of poems or short stories, a play for theatre or radio, or a non-fiction project. Your Debut membership will last for one year and also entitles you to all the benefits of regular SWWJ membership with the exception of a press card and competition entry.

And, with the right guidance, we very much hope that you will achieve publication and be able to join us as a full or associate member at the end of your Debut year! Open to both male and female writers. Advance applications are welcome now, if you want to beat the crowds!

If interested, do take a look at our website at www.swwj.co.uk