Who are we?
We are a group of writers of mixed ability who meet in Llandudno on one Wednesday afternoon a month from 2 till 4pm – except for August when we take a summer break. We also run a “critique group” on the fourth Wednesday of every month except August and December. Members can also keep in touch and support each other’s writing through the LLandudno & District Writers Club Facebook page & the North Wales Writers Forum. All details of sites and times of meetings are now to be found at: Llandudno & District Writers Club (Strictly private; members only) * The club arranges a programme as varied as possible, as our members' interests range widely from writing poetry and short stories to drama, novels, memoirs and books for children, across many genres. Our monthly meetings are interactive sessions led by published authors, creative writing academics or our own members. The aim is to encourage and develop our writing skills, enabling everyone round the table to get involved in creative writing exercises, writing and reading out their short pieces (if they want to) and discussion on that sessions topic. Lots of fun! Every month a competition is held, in which members may test their developing skills in short story writing and/or poetry; the entries are sent to an independent judge, and cash prizes are awarded to the best in each category.The best of these stories and poems are collected regularly in the club's exclusive in-house magazine, "The Moving Finger." (This, in PDF format, is exclusively available to the club's members.) Members are encouraged to bring ongoing work to meetings for help and suggestions, and novice writers will find members willing to give their time to ensure they find their standards increase and enjoy the fun in the craft of writing. Last, but not least, the annual December meeting is always a Christmas party! If you are interested in meeting a friendly, happy and talented bunch of writers, just turn up - your search is over, and your first meeting is free. |
Llandudno, North Wales is the seaside home of book-lovers, poets and writers!
Lewis Carroll is said to have visited here with young Alice Liddell and her family when they stayed at Penmorfa, their holiday home on Llandudno's West Shore; and it is she who became the inspiration for his famous 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass.' Alas, Penmorfa (seen above in 2002) no longer graces West Shore, but the Alice in Wonderland link with Llandudno remains as strong as ever.
(Photos: Pam Crane) |