CHILTERN WRITERS
Welcome to Chiltern Writers
A friendly group for all writers from beginner to professional
About Chiltern Writers
For all writers from across Buckinghamshire and the Thames Valley
Writing can be a lonely occupation - but not if you are a member of Chiltern Writers. We are a friendly group who welcome all writers from beginner to published professional. While we have a number of experienced writers in the group, you don't need to be published to be a member. All you need is an interest in writing.
Some of our members are beginners while others have been writing for a long time. While some of our members aim to be published, many write simply for their own pleasure. Our members’ interests cover almost every aspect of writing including novels, poetry, short stories, non-fiction, blogging, magazine features and newspaper columns.
Who are we?
Chiltern Writers was founded in 1988 by a group of local authors.
We have a number of Honorary Members including Christopher North, Stella Duffy, Carole Matthews and Norma Curtis.
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The group is run by a volunteer Committee.
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What do we do?
Monthly meetings
An annual writing competition
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A monthly e-mail newsletter to update members on forthcoming events, members’ successes and other news
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Meeting Information
We meet on the third Thursday of each month at St Anne's Hall in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. The meetings start at 8pm and usually finish at around 9.30. Tea and coffee are available at the beginning of each meeting.
The meetings normally follow one of the following formats:
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A guest speaker talking about a particular aspect of writing
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A writing workshop, led by a guest facilitator or an experienced CW member
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A manuscript evening, where members read a piece of their work and the rest of the group offers advice or constructive criticism
Next Meeting
Adrian Poynton - The Basics Of Storytelling
Adrian Poynton is an award winning writer of television, theatre, radio and literature. He also teaches a highly popular creative writing class that teaches new writers the skills and confidence they need to take ideas and turn them into short stories, novels and scripts of all kinds.
His evening at Chiltern Writers will be entitled The Basics of Storytelling (or, What I’ve learned from people way more successful at this than me) and will cover storytelling in all forms from the ground up. Areas covered will include how to get ideas and what to do with them when you’ve had them, all the way through to finishing and editing your first draft.
Along the way Adrian will be telling you the absolute best tips and techniques he’s learned from people at the very top of their trade, learned as he’s worked his way up in the industry for over 25 years. An evening not to be missed! https://www.adrianpoynton.com/
Date and Time
Thursday June 19th
8pm to around 9.30pm
Location
St Anne's Hall, Wendover HP22 6JG
Cost
FREE for members or £5 for visitors
Venue details:
St Anne's Hall, St Annes Roman Catholic Church and Wendover Free Church, 7B Aylesbury Road, Wendover, HP22 6JG.
There is a free car park adjacent to the hall and Wendover station is within walking distance.
There is disabled access to the meeting venue.
We love to welcome new members. Please come along and see what we get up to.
If you have any queries then please use the contact form on this website or send an email to chilternwriters@outlook.com. Alternatively, contact us via Facebook or Twitter