DIANA HAYDEN'S DIRECTORY OF WRITERS' CIRCLES

Diana Hayden has produced an excellent book for writers, both aspiring and professional. For those who would like to join a local group (wherever they live in Britain) do get hold of a copy of DIRECTORY OF WRITERS' CIRCLES, COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2010. Cleverly she has organised the sections by postcode (alphabetical) which I personally found useful when speaking with members at lectures. Diana has included online and postal groups, courses, workshops and many other aspects of our craft.

Diana produces a new edition annually and in the period between editions, she keeps an amendment list in operation which is loose-leaf. Do contact Diana Hayden at diana@writers-circles.com Check out her website www.writers-circles.com

A DIRECTORY OF WRITERS' CIRCLES

Directory of Writers' Circles, Courses and Workshops 2009

In response to those readers who asked for information on where to find writing circles, workshops and courses to help them further their interest, I recommend Diana Hayden’s excellent website www.writers-circles.com. The business of writing really is a solitary business, yet now and again, it is helpful to meet others who might be able to offer help and understanding.

Diana, from Harlington in Bedfordshire has done excellent work over the last ten years, in providing information about all known writing clubs in the UK. From this, she has created her Directory which is helpful to all. Check out Diana’s website: www.writers-circles.com/blogs.html. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-904065-12-8. There is even a little U-Tube section which explains some of the items included in her Directory, although she is too shy to allow me a photograph. I am sure that my friends at the Brentwood Writers' Circle won't mind me using their last gathering to illustrate this blog.