Graduation Day

We start our update today in congratulatory spirits. Earlier this week one of our members, Mark Bayliss, graduated from Cardiff University with an M.A. in Creative Writing. We are thrilled for Mark and delighted his steadfast dedication to writing and learning as reaped such rewards.

As Mark says, “My writing journey continues”.

But we all take this moment to celebrate his worthy success. Well done Mark!

Deadline Fast Approaching

This weekend, don’t forget to send your submissions for the Richard Booth Prize for Non-Fiction, 2024.

The closing date for entries is midnight Monday 22nd July 2024. 

Anyone can enter this competition and our judge, Dr Alwyn Marriage, is looking forward to reading a diverse array of subjects. Pieces of writing of between 500 to 1250 words can be submitted and the theme is entirely open. Head over to our Competitions page for full details and to download the entry form.

Summer Gathering 2024

On Tuesday 16th July there was a choice of three things to celebrate; World Snake Day, Fresh Spinach Day (tempting?!), or Hay Writers’ Circle Annual Summer Lunch. Naturally, we chose the latter. Many of our members, arms laden with delicious cakes, quiches plus other summery delights (thankfully not including snakes or spinach), congregated at Cusop Village Hall to mark the end our writing year.

It was a terrific opportunity to meet up and commemorate 12 months of both individual, and group achievements, as well as our creative hopes for the future.

Summer Break!

Hay Writers’ Circle now breaks for the month of August and returns in September when our writing group will celebrate it’s 45th Birthday. We will continue to post any updates on the website etc. In the mean time, may we wish all our followers, from all over the world, a wonderful month ahead, and together we look forward to an inspirational Autumn to come.

Happy Writing from HWC! 🙂