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LWC is an association of writers based in and around Leicester. Many club members are published and all are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in their writing. The club was founded over 50 years ago, and its many members now span a wide range of writing forms, including poetry, novels, short stories, children's fiction, non-fiction, screenplays and more. As well as providing advice and friendly, mutual support for each other's writing, the club has a wide access to information on writing competitions, writing courses, events and possible markets.



How to join: Membership is open to the following categories of people: Any writer whose work is approved by the club committee Those who have attended 2 years of any course at Writing School Leicester or a similar institution Published writers * These membership rules are intended to help people find the environment where their writing will develop fastest, either in LWC itself or in Writing School Leicester, with whom we are closely associated. If you are unsure about any of this, please do get in contact. We would be happy to help. * Not including vanity publishing.



LWC meets weekly throughout the year with short breaks during the main holiday periods. The majority of meetings are 'manuscript evenings' where club members read out and receive feedback on work in progress. During the summer holidays, manuscript evenings are also open to non-members, for a nominal, on the night, fee. From time to time LWC hosts public talks by writers or people working in the publishing industry. These speaker evenings are open to the public. Where we have sponsorship to cover our costs we are able to provide these events free. At other times a small entrance fee may be charged on the door. This is usually £3 or £2 for concessions. Meetings take place in: The Small Hall Leicester Adult Education College Wellington Street Leicester LE1 6HL from 7:00 to 9:00, unless indicated otherwise. LWC organises occasional residential weekend events for its members. In recent years these have taken place in May at an old manor house in the Cotswolds. LWC also runs a very active e-mail forum.



20 March - States of Independence, De Montfort University. 15 April - Short stories with Polly Tucket. 20 April - Metropolis’ winners perform at Word event, ‘Y’ Theatre. 24 April - St Georges Day Festival, LCB Depot. 30 April - Writer’s Retreat, Middle Stanley. 13 May - Maxine Linnell book launch, visiting speaker Ross Bradshaw. 20 May - An Evening with author Salley Vickers. 10 June - Independent bookshop owner Debbie James visit. 12 June - Writers’ Day Out, Friends Meeting House. 24 June - Visiting Poet, John Gallas. 8 July - AGM.



On this page we are building a list of links to other websites that will be of interest to writers. All suggestions will be most gratefully received by email to our secretary - reciprocal links are very welcome. Members' Personal Webpages Dana Bagshaw Terri Bradshaw Jonathan Calder Chris d'Lacey Rod Duncan Colin Duriez Gillian Heggs (Inspiring Words) (The Copywriting Coach) Margaret Kaine Paul and Emma Lee Maxine Linnell Siobhan Logan (WEB) (BLOG) Margaret Penfold Liz Ringrose Kate Ruse Andrew Sharp Marianne Whiting Writing Organisations Romantic Novelists Association trAce Online Writing Centre trAce aims to connect writers and readers around the world in real and virtual space. We promote an accessible and inclusive approach to the internet with the focus on creativity, collaboration and training. This is where writers meet to experiment, create new work, and expand the potential of the global literary community. The Trace Online Writing School The Trace Online Writing School offers numerous ways to develop your own creative writing voice through working with an international team of tutors and students in the new and exciting medium of the internet. All courses take place online, where you interact with your tutor and other students via the discussion boards, email, and sometimes by live chat, as well as receiving more traditional learning materials via our easy-to-use learning environment. Students new to online learning will find a wealth of help and support available to guide them through. Writing Magazines - UK Kudos Myslexia Magazine The New Write Writers' Clubs, Groups and Circles Ashby Writers' Club Grace Dieu Writers' Circle Pendle Writers "Loads useful information - presented in a friendly format." Writing Resource Sites Write Link "The Writers’ resource site linking to paying markets, competitions, reference sites, software, and much more!" (UK based) Author.co.uk "for the business of writing and publishing" (UK based) Achuka "The Chock-Full Eyes-Peeled, Independent Children's Book Site" Writing Holidays with terrific tutors in Turkey Info about Leicester and Leicestershire Leicester Guide - "reviews of the best bars, clubs and restaurants in Leicester" BBC Leicester Online Leicester City Council Leicestershire County Council Infolinx - Community information network for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Website designed by: Pinsent Design & Editorial



	MAKING A MARK On May 22nd 2008, the Club celebrated its fiftieth year by publishing its first anthology. Making a Mark is a tantalising collection of extracts from novels, complete short stories, poems, articles and even a scene from a radio script. It covers a wide range of genres. This is a landmark for Leicester Writers' Club, but we hope it will also act as a beacon to people interested in learning what the Club is about and in particular to those considering joining. What's more, it's an excellent read. For more information or to purchase a copy, please contact us at: anthology@inspiringwords.co.uk



If you would like further information about Leicester Writers' Club please e-mail our secretary who will be glad to help.