Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Founded 1894. President Floella Benjamin. Writers at all levels and working in all genres. Men welcome too. Join us!
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Are you a professional published writer? Have you considered joining the swwj? Free press card. Free access to our online workshops. Quarterly magazine. Regular writing competitions with trophies and/or cash prizes. Letters after your name! Join us. Swwj.co.uk
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Remember all our online workshops are now FREE to our members. Next up is poetry with @ClaireDyer1 on 14 November, looking at the importance of titles. No experience required and non poets are always welcome! A £10 fee for non members.
Details in your email bulletin and Journal.
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The paperback is on its way! No Other Choice. A later in life romance to warm your heart! #romanticfiction Available very soon. Also in ebook.
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NOW JUST NINE DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!
Our Novel Competition closes for entries at the end of this month (October).
Submit the first 3,000 words plus a short synopsis.
flash500.com/novels/
First prize £500
#contest #fiction #novels #WritingCommunity
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A compelling story of courage and resilience against impossible odds. When disaster strikes Tilly must find all her reserves to fight for her brother while supporting her headstrong daughter who blames him for all her ills.
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Just here for the books?
The heart warming romance?And the plot twists that keep me awake at night?
🆓 novels to read here ⬇️
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Ooh look! Another fab issue of the Journal is on its way to members very soon... features, news, reviews, competitions, events, poetry, fiction and more.
Not a member? Join us! Swwj.co.uk
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Love a #romantic #timeslip? Then my double #award #nominated #romantasy Legacy of Secrets amzn.eu/d/05UQFDde is for you. One reviewer said ...'It's a fabulous read. A great plot and lovely characters in a beautiful setting. It really is magical.' #Free to #read on #KindleUnlimited too!
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At PLR, we are happy to join children’s author @footieheroesbks in his support of public libraries. Libraries are places where reading journeys begin and a lifelong love of books can grow. 📖Join us during the #NationalYearofReading to celebrate the importance of libraries.
ALT Yellow Public Lending Right poster with Matt Oldfield smiling and holding an open book beside “Go All In” reading campaign text; upbeat, encouraging design.
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The Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize celebrates exceptional women writers and unputdownable novels! Previous winners include bestselling authors Gail Honeyman and Sara Collins. Enter for the chance to win £1,500 and gain valuable literary agent feedback lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-cav…
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Members, get writing! This competition is now open...
Coming soon! A BRAND new competition for a short one-act play. Swwj members only. Beginner playwrights welcome. We are not seeking perfection. Good characters, great dialogue, and just the right idea! Cash prize and trophy. Details soon...
#dramacompetition #oneactplay
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Calling all novelists worldwide writing in English (NO AI generated or assisted entries accepted) - you could win £500 in this competition.
flash500.com/novels/
Your book doesn't have to be finished.
Entries close midnight 31 October.
#novels #writingcommunity #AuthorsOfTwitter
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Loving being a novelist! My debut The Hollow Heart mybook.to/wjtpx is the first in a gorgeous #RomanticSuspense #series set in #Ireland.
Ex-journalist Marianne & Monty are planning a quiet life on a remote Irish isle. Think again lady!
'The whole story is magnificent, I felt every emotion from beginning to end!' 5⭐️#review #Free to read on #KindleUnlimited
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I do love seeing my stories in magazines! People's Friend Special.
All about a family caravan holiday in October... that will be me next week.
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I’m thrilled to take part again this year in Children in Read! A signed copy of The Approval of Sheep will go to the highest bidder!
Over 300 authors are taking part & every penny goes to BBC’s Children in Need
@ChildrenInRead
#TuesNews @RNAtweets
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Is 2026 the year your children's book gets noticed? 🌟
Enter before 31st October for your chance to win a consultation with literary agent Julia Churchill or a critique from children’s author Amy Sparkes! 📚✨
writ.me/WritingCompetitions
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A Massive Thanks To All You Fantastic Authors, Illustrators, And Bidders.💙
CHILDREN IN READ 2026 👇
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Mia has never been told who her father is. Her famous mother had many admirers, so when a family friend gifts her his fading mansion on the Irish coast, will the secret be revealed? Or will this #magical place hold onto it forever? mybook.to/SummerofSecret… available #Free on #kindleunlimited
Remember all our online workshops are now FREE to our members. Next up is poetry with @ClaireDyer1 on 14 November, looking at the importance of titles. No experience required and non poets are always welcome! A £10 fee for non members.
Details in your email bulletin and Journal.
My new novel, No Other Choice.
The first review is in!
Thank you to Leanne on Goodreads for this thoughtful and lovely 5 star comment!
On Amazon for pre order now at just 99p. amzn.eu/d/08E8KFUz
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I have VERY exciting news!
My brand NEW novel MYSTERY OF THE MIDNIGHT MADONNA is COMING SOON!
Shortlisted for the Historical Novel Society 'First Chapter Award' I can't wait for you to read this exciting new adventure!
WATCH THIS SPACE! #tuesnews @RNAtweets @societyofautho1 @SWWJ @histnovsoc