Prize Winning Greenacre Writers Anthology.

We are very pleased to announce that our first anthology was awarded third prize in the National Association of Writing Groups'  Denise Robertson Anthology prize.

Our stories were selected from the winners of our first short story competition and our own members. The top three competition stories win cash prizes, the top six win a year's membership to Greenacre Writers and publication in the anthology.

The second short story competition is under-way and entries are coming in. For your chance to be published in the second volume of our anthology send in your entry now.

For details on purchasing this anthology and how to enter the competition see:

Greenacre Writers Short Story Competition

Two months to go...

There are still two months to write and submit a winning entry to the 2nd Greenacre Writers Short Story Competition.

Greenacre Writers Short Story Competition 2012.

The winning entries will win cash prizes and will be published on this blog and our website and in the second Greenacre Writers Anthology.

Genre: Fiction

Word count: Maximum 2000 words
Prizes: 1st Prize £100, 2nd Prize £50, 3rd Prize £25
(3 Runners up: Greenacre Anthology)

Entry fee: £5 per entry (£5.50 on-line)

Closing date: 31st October 2012
Judge: Paolo Hewitt

About the judge: Paolo Hewitt is a former journalist and author of over 20 books. He has written for Melody Maker and NME, and The Sunday Times. Among other books, he is author of The Jam: A Beat Concerto, The Small Faces: The Young Mod’s Forgotten Story, Getting High: The Adventure of Oasis, and Alan McGee and the Story of Creation Records. His two excursions into fiction include the novels, Heaven's Promise and The Mumper which was recently made into the film, Outside Bet. His highly acclaimed autobiography, The Looked After Kid brilliantly chronicles his time growing up in the care system.

Entries may be made by post: e-mail greenacrewriters@gmail.com for entry form or enter online: Here

Workshop: Plot

* This workshop is now full *

Who dunnit? Why? And what happens next? Learn how to sequence events that take place within the narrative.

Do you get a bit muddled when trying to remember who does what, when and how? If so, this workshop will help. For beginners as well as the more advanced writer. We will design our own plot chart as well as work on creative writing exercises.

Where and when:
Saturday 25th August
25 Chislehurst Avenue
2-5pm

About me:
I am a co-founder of Greenacre Writers. I studied MA Writing at Middlesex University. I’ve recently started submitting stories for competitions – all of which have been either short or longlisted. I’ve written a novel, short stories, and am currently re-writing my autobiography, ‘Bibliotherapy: Stories that Saved my Life’.

For further details or to reserve a place, please contact:
Rosie Canning (MA Writing) 020 8346 9449
Email: greenacrewriters@gmail.com

There will be a small charge to include yummy cakes:
Members £5; Non-members £10

Greenacre Writers Anthology shortlisted

Very pleased and proud that our anthology has been shortlisted in the National Association of Writers Groups annual anthology competition.

If you have ever produced a collection of writing you will know about the labour of love that goes into getting it published.

If you would like the opportunity of being selected for our next anthology, enter our short story competition....

Meet the Writer: Rosie Canning.

We're proud to announce that Rosie Canning, co-founder of Greenacre Writers, is featured on The Word Hut's 'Meet the Writer', along with one of her winning flash fiction stories, Tree Love.  The interview gives Rosie's take on the writing process and how she approaches her writing.

Read the interview here

Reflections on The Greenacre Mini Literary Festival

Andrew Bradford discussing his book
Live Eels and Grand Pianos

The first Greenacre Writers Mini Literary Festival on 26^th May 2012, was a great success. We were treated to a mix of literary styles which entertained and educated us. The talks and readings from five authors, Paolo Hewitt, Alex Wheatle, Andrew Bradford, Emily Benet and Lane Ashfeldt, along with a selection of nine readings from members of Greenacre Writers varied from serious to light-hearted, raising tears and smiles along the way. We had planned a varied programme but found that themes of belonging, difference and change linked the readings strengthening my core belief that whatever our age, race, culture, religion, social class, ability - whatever demographic one chooses - we all have far more similarities than differences.



Paolo Hewitt relaxing after his opening talk
listening to fellow guests.

Each writer brings unique life experiences and ideals to their writing and whether writing directly from life, as several of us did, or simply using fleeting experiences and observations on which to base a story, we all write about what matters to us. Writing can reach readers of differing attitudes and beliefs, and in so doing can help break down the barriers than often divide society. Some of the readings we heard may well have made us question our own attitudes. Writing should make us think but it should also entertain and I believe our afternoon of readings succeeded on both counts. The comments below say it all.

　

Alex Wheatle at the book signing session.

‘Many thanks for the mini-lit festival …I think it was very successful. I particularly enjoyed the readings from Alex Wheatle.’ Ruth

‘I was most impressed with Paolo Hewitt - that's writing! And Emily Benet's other name should be Miss Fizzy - great fun. And I liked Anna Meryt’s poems, ‘Shoes’ and ‘Bulawayo‘. I'd never attended that type of event before, but can see the attraction. Roll on your second event!’ Lynn

‘The readers from Greenacre were full of surprises… both Judith and I were really interested in the work we heard and talked about it. The guest authors were amazing, the Brixton Bard (Alex Wheatle) had me on the edge of my seat.’ Josie

Here's to next year! For both of us, the mix of readings was stimulating and entertaining. Now looking forward to reading the books I was tempted to buy. . .’ June



Emily Benet signs her book.

‘Thank you so much for organising an excellent event. I loved the format, loved the readings and wouldn't change a thing.’ Wendy

‘What a pleasure to hear all (and I mean ALL) the writers reading their short stories, flash fiction, poetry and excerpts. Well done organisers and roll on the next Greenacres Literary Festival (forget the mini bit) - let it grow big. I thoroughly enjoyed it - thank you.’ Liz

‘Indeed it was an inspiring afternoon. Feedback from my friends confirms their enjoyment and appreciation of a professionally run event.’ Keith

We would like to extend our thanks to our brilliant authors, the members of Greenacre Writers and, of course, our audience for making the day one to remember. What a foundation on which to build next year's event.

2nd Greenacre Writers Short Story Competition

Greenacre Writers Short Story Competition 2012.

The winning entries will win cash prizes and will be published on this blog and our website and in the second Greenacre Writers Anthology.


Genre: Fiction

Word count: Maximum 2000 words

Prizes: 1st Prize £100, 2nd Prize £50, 3rd Prize £25
(3 Runners up: Greenacre Anthology)

Entry fee: £5 per entry (£5.50 on-line) 

Closing date: 31st October 2012

Judge: Paolo Hewitt

About the judge: Paolo Hewitt is a former journalist and author of over 20 books. He has written for Melody Maker and NME, and The Sunday Times. Among other books, he is author of The Jam: A Beat Concerto, The Small Faces: The Young Mod’s Forgotten Story, Getting High: The Adventure of Oasis, and Alan McGee and the Story of Creation Records. His two excursions into fiction include the novels, Heaven's Promise and The Mumper which was recently made into the film, Outside Bet. His highly acclaimed autobiography, The Looked After Kid brilliantly chronicles his time growing up in the care system.

Entries may be made by post: e-mail greenacrewriters@gmail.com for entry form or enter online:  Here