Cleckheaton Writers Group (CWG) met on Monday with Cassie, Kathy, Karen, Wendy and new member Reuben in attendance, Alice, Barbara, Gemma and Michelle having passed on their apologies.
CWG members welcomed Reuben and introduced themselves and their writing history. Reuben explained he writes mainly sci-fi and is two chapters into an adult fantasy/sci-fi novel.
The minutes from the previous meeting were passed.
WIP updates: Karen has edited three chapters of CE (third full round of editing). Wendy has written a piece for the April task. Cassie has written a short story for the April challenge.
CW comps/workshops/events:
NYC Short Story
Challenge 2023 opens, Creative Future 10th Writers Award open now: https://www.creativefuture.org.uk/for-writers/creative-future-writers-award/how-to-enter/ plus paid Writing Masterclasses available,
Huddersfield Literature Festival events Upcoming Events • Huddersfield
Literature Festival (huddlitfest.org.uk)
various competitions www.iaminprint.co.uk as part of the I Am Writing Festival in
Bristol 19/20 May MOMSWHOWRITE are looking for
creative non-fiction, short stories, essay poetry and kids art work for The
Future of Us – what we wish someone had told you a decade ago, or give future
you some encouragement https://momswhowrite.org/the-future-of-us-submissions-are-open-now/ Northodox Press now open to submissions until August (details on
Twitter) Bradford Literature Festival takes place in May but events can now be booked, as can Harrogate Crime Festival (July). The Grindstone Literary Novel competition is open for entries with a 1 July deadline and £18 entry fee
Feedback sessions: Wendy shared a short piece entitled What Easter Means to Me which was very well received. It was hilarious and Wendy agreed to pass this on to Karen via email for inclusion in the CWG anthology. Cassie shared her short story which was very well received and led to a discussion about A. I. writing, Chat GP and This Person Does Not Exist.
Writing plans: Karen will be doing more editing. Wendy will attempt the Word writing challenge. Kathy will attempt the Word writing challenge and work on her Tobias WIP. Reuben will work on chapter 3 of his WIP.
This led to a discussion about Rise and Fall on TV and the upcoming Bank Holidays.
WORD Challenge
This challenge was started by Pauline at CWG and members expressed an interest in bringing this back. It involves writing a short piece using random words generated by members. The words we have so far are: Peanut. Bluebottle, Rabbit, Boat and Tent but CWG members who missed the meeting are asked to get in touch with Karen to add at least three more. Karen will then pass these on to the other members. Good luck.
MAY Writing Challenge
Coronation/Mondays
Next meeting: Because of the upcoming Bank Holidays, the next meeting will take place on Monday 15 May 2023 at 5.30pm at Cleckheaton Library.
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