PRIZE-winning community group Writers Inc has been boosting literary careers for more than a decade with their unique critique approach.
Gathered once a month, writers of all genres, from fiction and poetry to broadcast scripts and satire, exchange their work-in-progress pieces with fellow members.
Offering suggestions rather than instruction, the collective of seasoned and aspiring writers aim to elevate the quality of their respective crafts through objective scrutiny.
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Among the group's recent triumphs is The Silchester Story, penned by member Stephen Bibby who also maintains a regular column in the Civil Service Journal. His writings, having won awards from the Basingstoke Music and Arts Festival, underlines the group's success.
Likewise, Lynn Clement, author of City of Stories published by Café Lit, has clinched several honours at both the Hampshire Writers’ Society and the BMAF.
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Internationally recognised, Elizabethe Caroll proudly boasts a victory from the Evesham Festival of Words. Her plays are often presented at Pub Theatres in London and the Prospect Theatre in Reading.
Similarly lauded, Geoff Burnes featured prominently in the esteemed Fish Poetry competition, while Diane Hope’s short stories have found places in women's magazines.
Corinne Brixton has published four books through Troubador, endorsed by Professor Gordon McConville and other high-ranking clerics.
Additionally, at least three other members are currently working on full length novels, including Zuzanna Phillips, whose English written pieces serve as an inspiration for the group.
The group stages its sessions on the first Friday of every month, from 10.30am to 1pm. Prospective members may contact writers_inc@btinternet.com for further information.
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