Wendy's newest book

Wendy Hughes is one of the most energetic writers I know, yet she turned to writing in 1989 when ill-health and poor vision forced her into early medical retirement. Since then she has published 26 nonfiction books, and over 1700 articles published Her work has appeared in magazines as diverse as The Lady, Funeral Service Journal, On the Road, 3rd Stone, Celtic Connections, Best of British, and Guiding magazine. Her latest venture is presenting audio lessons on writing for people on the move (www.redrok-media.com)

Her books include many on her native Wales, Anglesey Past and Present, The Story of Brecknock, Brecon, a pictorial History of the Town, Carmarthen, a History and Celebration and Tales of Old Glamorgan. She has also co-authored two story/activity books for children, and a book on Walton on Thames in the Images of England series, a company history and two books on the charity Hope Romania. Her latest books are, Haunted Worthing published in October 2010, and a new colour edition of The Story of Pembrokeshire published in March 2011. She has two books coming out in June 2011, Shipwrecks of Sussex and The Story of Gower (colour edition), and is currently working on The Story of Carmarthenshire for the same series

Wendy has spent many years campaigning and writing on behalf of people affected by Stickler Syndrome, a progressive genetic connective tissue disorder from which she herself suffers. She founded the Stickler Syndrome Support Group and raises awareness of the condition amongst the medical profession, and produces the group’s literature, and has written the only book on the condition, Stickler The Elusive Syndrome, and has also contributed to a DVD on the condition.

She has also written three novels, Sanctimonious Sin, a three generation saga set in Wales at the turn of the century, Powers That Heal set in the Neolithic period and a semi biographical book entitled New Beginnings which deals with two generations coping with blindness and a genetic condition. She also gives talks and runs workshops on the craft of writing. Her latest venture is two audio presentations on how to get published and how to write a novel (www.redrok-media.com)

If that is not enough, Wendy is also Membership Secretary for the Society of Women Writers and Journalists and a member of the Society of Authors.

WENDY'S JOURNALISTS' DAY - 5 APRIL 2011

Credit: Sylvia Kent

MARKETS –IDEAS AND E-MAGAZINES, LIFE EXPERIENCES TO TRIGGER IDEAS, PROBLEM SHARING
SWWJ DAY FOR JOURNALISTS AND NON-FICTION WRITERS TO BE HELD FROM 11.00 TO 16.00
ON TUESDAY 5th APRIL 2011 AT THE WRITERS’ HOUSE, 13 HAYDON ST. LONDON. EC3N 1DB
(nearest tube: Tower Hill)
Image of Wendy Hughes meeting Princess Michael of Kent at an SWWJ lunch
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This fifth day for Journalists and Non-Fiction Writers will be led by Wendy Hughes. It is designed for beginners as well as more experienced non-fiction writers. A handout in conjunction with the day’s proceedings will be available on the day.
Following on from the successful 4th day Wendy will again look at markets and how best to pitch ideas., paying attention to that all important first paragraph.
Morning Session – with a comfort break.
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Markets and how best to pitch your idea - would each delegate attending this day PLEASE bring along at least one magazine, or details of a publisher that they write for or wish to write for and be prepares to talk - for about five minutes on your chosen market - the type of material this publisher or magazine publishers. If you have an idea for an article, please bring along your opening sentence too.
Lunch Break – no working lunch - a chance to eat lunch, walk around, network and socialise.

Afternoon Session – with one of two breaks, depending on time
• A look at e-magazines and what they can offer the writer – With many features now being written in-house by staff writers, we shall have a look at e-magazines as an alternative market.
Using life experiences to trigger ideas. – turning life experiences into an article.
• Problem sharing Forum – The session is proving to be most useful, so please come along with a problem or a query to share and between us we SHOULD come up with some suggestions. Rest assured that NO problem is too trivial, as we are all at different stages with our writing. We ALL had to learn how to layout a manuscript, submit a query once!
• What next? What are delegates looking for on a Journalist Day? What would help you? What would you like covered in future sessions? Come armed with plenty of ideas, or email me if you would particular like to see something on this programme. Thanks.
The cost of the day is £18.50 per person. (Cheque made payable to SWWJ). Please bring a packed lunch and pen and paper. Tea and coffee will be available at £1 per cup. Further information can be obtained from Wendy email: wendy@stickler.org.uk or telephone 01903 785771wendy's

WENDY HUGHES' DAY FOR WRITERS TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER

Our SWWJ Membership Scretary Wendy Hughes is once again welcoming members to A SPECIAL DAY FOR JOURNALISTS AND NON-FICTION WRITERS TO BE HELD FROM 11.00 TO 16.00 ON TUESDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2010 AT THE WRITERS’ HOUSE, 13 HAYDON ST. LONDON. EC3N 1DB (Tower Hill Tube)

* This fourth day for Journalists and Non-Fiction Writers is designed for beginners as well as more experienced non-fiction writers. A factfile on marketing, and developing those ideas, will be handed out on the day. In this workshop Wendy will cover:

* Markets and pitching ideas - would each delegate attending this day PLEASE bring along at least one magazine, or details of a publisher that you write for or wish to write for and be prepares to talk - for about five minutes on your chosen market - the type of material this publisher or magazine publishers.

* Developing your ideas for a feature or a non-fiction book – You have a great idea, but what do you do with it? We all have different methods of developing an idea, so after a short introduction from me, over to you to share your methods. A chance to learn from one another.

* Problem sharing Forum – The session at the last day went well, so please come along with a problem or a query to share and between us we SHOULD come up with some suggestions. Rest assured that NO problem is too trivial, as we are all at different stages with our writing. We ALL had to learn how to layout a manuscript, submit a query once!

The cost of the day is £18.50 per person. (Cheque made payable to SWWJ). Please bring a packed lunch and pen and paper. Further information can be obtained from Wendy email: wendy@stickler.org.uk or telephone 01903 785771

SPECIAL DAY FOR JOURNALISTS

Wendy Hughes tells me there are a few places left for her Journalists and Non-Fiction Writers' Course on Tuesday 27 April 11.00 TO 16.00 - the venue is The Writers' House, 13 Haydon Street, London EC3N 1DB (nearest tube: Tower Hill)

These special days are fun; also important, particularly for beginners as well as more experienced non-fiction writers. A factfile on interviewing and pitching a non-fiction book proposal will be handed out on the day. In this workshop Wendy will cover :
 Interviewing for journalists and non-fiction writers – whether you are writing a newspaper item, an article, or researching for a non-fiction book, writers need interviewing skills. This session will include setting up the interview, pre-planning, interviewing techniques, questions to ask, problems you may encounter, writing it up, selling your piece or idea for a book.
 Saleable knowledge probe – looking for ideas? Session on finding ideas within your personal knowledge bank - hobbies, special interests, occupational knowledge, life experiences, etc
 Pitching a non-fiction book proposal.
 Sharing work in Progress – for the session to work delegates are requested bring along to the workshop, either a completed article, idea for a piece of non-fiction or the outline for an idea for a book. During this session Wendy will offer constructive criticism and markets where possible.
 Wendy’s Forum –There will also be time for a general discussion and what subjects you would like covered in future workshops or if you would like to visit places such as The British Library newspaper collections, non-fiction publishers, etc, if these could be arranged. Cost of the day is £18.50 per person. Information can be obtained from Wendy email: wendy@stickler.org.uk

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SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS & JOURNALISTS

JOURNALISTS' SPECIAL DAY

New Cavendish Club at 44 Cumberland Place London W1H 7BS

Wendy Hughes, our tutor, is looking forward to meeting writers - beginners as well as more experienced journalists - on Saturday 25 October 2008. Her first Journalists’ Day was a great success earlier in the year and delegates enjoyed meeting other journalists at the Helios Centre. The venue for the next event is very much more comfortable.

Wendy will concentrate on the importance of being organised and totally professional. The value of using Internet sources for information will be emphasised. Wendy has huge knowledge when it comes to writing for general newspapers/magazines as well as e-magazines. She will encourage writing projects using personal knowledge/interests to write for trade journals. There will also be a practical workshop where delegates will be given an opportunity to work with an idea for a feature. There will be a shared general discussion of individual work produced and a chance to say what you would like discussed at future events. Fact-files forjournalists and six pages of journalistic ideas to get you started will be available (£1.50) Ticket price £18.50/£20.00 for the whole day 10.00am-4.00pm. Contact Wendy Hughes 01932 702874.