Cardiff Writers' Circle

An open and inviting space that fosters creativity in all its writing forms - new members always welcome 📝

[Cardiff Writers' Circle @CardiffWritersC]

Flash fiction comp extended til 31 October 🥳

Max 250 words per flash fiction
1 entry £3
2 entries £5
Open to paid-up members of CWC (£30 for term)
Any subject/genre/format
No names on entries; title, name, word count on separate cover sheet

Email [email protected]

[Cardiff Writers' Circle @CardiffWritersC]

⚠️Flash fiction competition deadline Monday 21 October⚠️

250 words max each, any subject/format/style
£3 for 1 entry, £5 for 2
Depending on numbers a 3rd entry may be accepted +£2 (TBC)

Entry open to paid-up members of CWC

Questions? Contact [email protected]

[Wales Haiku Journal @WalesHaiku]

Happy Friday haiku poets, new and experienced!

This week’s #prompt:

pumpkin

Tag #WalesHaikuJournal and please read/share others that participate💖

We can’t wait to see where this takes you 📷 #haiku #poetrycommunity @PromptAdvant

[Gwasg Honno Press @honno]

📢✍✨🌟 CALLING WRITERS 🌟✨✍📢

We are now accepting submissions of fiction.

Find all submission guidelines on our website: https://t.co/fydcYnf096

#Writers #WriterLife #AuthorsofInstagram #AuthorsofFacebook #NewBook #SubmissionsOpenNow

[Literature Wales @LitWales]

ONE WEEK LEFT ✍️

Make sure you've sent your Representing Wales 2025-2026 application by 12.00pm midday on Thursday (10 October)

Find out everything about the programme, eligibility and application process here:
https://t.co/NuAPQz4Paw

[marcelle newbold poems @marcellenewbold]

IN PERSON EVENT, tickets in advance: https://t.co/1mY1sVLM6q for my author talk in Cardiff next Tuesday 8 October 7.30pm, come along and support your local libraries, and chat poems & poetry. DM for more details
@RhiwbinaHub @cdflibraries @LitWales @CardiffWritersC @RoathWriters

[Poetry Wales @poetrywales]

🚨 It's happening!! Submissions are now OPEN for Summer 2024 Poetry Wales 60.1 🚨

Edited by @ZoeBrigley with Contributing Editors @hooliganpoet and Fahad Al-Amoudi

Read the full call-out here: https://t.co/m347zX7i2r

[Literature Wales @LitWales]

Two weeks left to apply!👀

@hayfestival Writers at Work offers a fully programmed week of creative development opportunities, including masterclasses and workshops with publishers, agents and established international artists.

https://t.co/a3Q27uXIel

[Mslexia ✨ @Mslexia]

We're celebrating Valentine's Day with a prompt 💘

Can you evoke a story of unrequited love in a single sentence?

Have a go and share it here! We can't wait to read your micro love stories! #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

[Cardiff Writers' Circle @CardiffWritersC]

Marcelle gave an excellent talk about what techniques and approaches make great poetry - really looking forward to her adjudicating! Deadline for the poetry comp is Monday, we look forward to hearing your heartsongs! ❤️
Many thanks to @LitWales supporting the adjudication event

[marcelle newbold poems @marcellenewbold]

Excited to be adjudicating @CardiffWritersC poetry prize this year, sponsored by @LitWales. I gave a 'hints and tips' session at their last group meeting, closing date for entries 12.02, results event 11.03. Can't wait to read the submission. Good luck!

[marcelle newbold poems @marcellenewbold]

I've just updated my Linktree with my latest content https://t.co/FrR3Ov1Mrt

[The Bridport Prize @BridportPrize]

Bridport Prize Family news!

Congrats to @LaniohanlonO, former poetry award winner, whose debut collection ‘Landscape of the Body’ is out now with @dedaluspress. More info here https://t.co/8p5ibfu14t

Competition deadline 31 May https://t.co/whjtTRnJnz
#Poetry #MondayMotivation

[Poetry Wales @poetrywales]

7️⃣ days left to enter Wales Poetry Award 2023! Judged by @DeniseSaul, sponsored by @LitWales

🌏 Open worldwide

🏆 Prizes include publication in Poetry Wales magazine, up to £500, and a stay at @Ty_Newydd

⏳ Closes 05.02

https://t.co/D5mJ4bHWU4

[I Am In Print @IAmInPrint]

👀 Don't miss out on your chance to impress a top industry #literaryagent by booking an #Agent121 to chat about your cover letter, synopsis and opening chapters.

Secure your spot NOW at: https://t.co/imhVIrrLtO

#PublishingDreams #EditingSuccess #WritersCommunity

[Sharif Gemie @GemieDr]

First draft of second novel completed. Provisional title: 'The Heart, the Swamp and War's Harsh Metal'. 79,000 words. Onto the second draft. https://t.co/NFUcoDUCtQ

[Poetry Wales @poetrywales]

2️⃣ weeks left to enter Wales Poetry Award 2023 sponsored by @LitWales and judged by @DeniseSaul

📆 Closes 05.02

🌏 Open worldwide

🏆 Prizes include publication in Poetry Wales magazine, up to £500, and a stay at @Ty_Newydd

🔗 More info: https://t.co/D5mJ4bHp4w

[Alan Bilton, Author @ABiltonAuthor]

I'll be talking about Russia, War & Madness in my novel, The End of The Yellow House, followed by a Creative Writing Workshop, Brynaman Library, Friday Jan 26th, 10.30. All welcome!

[Wales Haiku Journal @WalesHaiku]

Happy Friday haiku poets, new and experienced!

This week’s #prompt:

winter solstice

Tag #WalesHaikuJournal and please read/share others that participate💖

We can’t wait to see where this takes you 📷 #haiku #poetrycommunity @PromptAdvant

[clare e. potter @clare_potter]

Learning Cymraeg, I wouldn't have imagined I'd one day have the privilege of chatting to the incredible Beti George. You can hear us #BetAiPhobl 6 pm Sunday talking poems, Cymraeg and growing up in Cefn Fforest @BBCRadioCymru
https://t.co/VeJVidazs8

[Wales Haiku Journal @WalesHaiku]

We're looking forward to reading all your wintry #haiku #senryu #haibun submissions 😍. Full details on the website: https://t.co/cgQEugzYhn