SWWJ
@SWWJ
Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Founded 1894. President Floella Benjamin. Writers at all levels and working in all genres. Men welcome too. Join us!
Lovely article in the #August edition of @lancashirelife - loved being interviewed by the lovely @lisanicholas_x she's not only a very talented author but writes great columns too, look out for her regular pages. "Rewriting the Rules" by Caroline James 📚🎉🖋 Discussing…
We are extending the closing date for our members-only poetry competition by ONE WEEK. A little extra time to perfect and send us your PROMISE poems. Now closing on 2nd August. Please support our competitions. You just might win!
There’s just one week left to send us your #poemsforchildren ! The theme is Surprise and we’re looking forward to being awed, astounded and amazed by your poems! Details here: tygertyger.net/submissions/ #kidlit #poemsforkids #poetry #poetrycommunity #readingforpleasure #ks2
Reflecting on the PLR year just gone... take a look at what some of our advocates say about Public Lending Right. #libraries #books #authorscommunity
How can screenwriters accurately articulate their screenplay? Robert Taylor shares his advice in the 2026 edition of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026. Get your copy: bit.ly/4lx7gkD #WAYB26
If you enjoyed #THECRUISE - you'll love #THECRUISECLUB 🚢📚🎉 geni.us/TCC2 Sail away today for a gorgeous summer read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oscar’s birthday - any readers want to say hi? 🎂🥳🎉Book 2 has a party on page 1. #childrensbooks
Finding a literary agent is one of the most difficult experiences for writers who want to be traditionally published. In our latest blog Sheila M. Averbuch, author of Pitch Your Book, takes you through the process one step at a time. 👉 writ.me/3UmXTYB
After All These Years has undergone a second incarnation Newly edited, you’ll love this cosy romantic novel of love, loyalty and family ties Sometimes life really does give you another chance - but sometimes it hangs on a knife edge #TuesNews @RNAtweets getbook.at/AfterAllTheseY…
My #tuesnews @RNAtweets is that The Runaway Wives is in Amazon Kindle top 100 and has a #Bestseller badge. And it's only #99p right now. 😍mybook.to/RunawayWives
Thrilled to announce @UlverscroftLtd Linford romance have scheduled my latest romance The Chalfont Chalice for publication between January and March next year. #romance #suspense @SWWJ #swwjandproud
The @SWWJ are holding this fantastic #COMPETITION for an unpublished #saga #novel, in memory of author @ElaineEverest Cash prize plus RNA are donating year’s free membership. Jean Fullerton, Lizzie Lane & I are the judges Details here: bit.ly/4nZiWOw #TuesNews @RNATweets
Calling all #saga #writers! The @SWWJ are hold this fantastic #competition for an unpublished saga novel, in the memory of author @ElaineEverest. (I'm one of the judges!) Details below and on the SWWJ page here: bit.ly/4nZiWOw #WritingCommunity #WritingCompetition
Are you a novelist? Our international competition is open for entries. First 3,000 words plus short synopsis. Prizes: £500/£200 Judged by @bookouture flash500.com/novels/ #fiction #novels
'Use this book...that's when you know you're a writer.' Bestselling author Naomi Alderman @NaomiAllthenews has penned the Foreword to the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026. Publishing this Thursday (17th July), you can pre-order your copy: bit.ly/451bWJt
👻WE’RE LOOKING FOR #HORROR WRITERS👻 Something spooky this way comes this #Summerween as The Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers’ Prize for 2025 is OFFICIALLY OPEN for submissions! And this year’s devilishly sinister genre is . . . ‼️HORROR‼️ 💀Submissions close 25th…
Our Memoir Award is open for entries until 30 September - your memoir doesn't need to be finished to enter. We initially need 5,000 to 8,000 words plus a 300 word overview. Cash and mentoring prizes to be won! More info at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award #WritingPrize #MemoirPrize 📝
A reminder: Members have just one more week to submit their 'promise' poems to our annual Elizabeth Longford rosebowl #poetrycompetition. Get entering...and good luck!
I'm shifting my focus from Twitter to Insta - I connect with more genuine readers there. I'm @evaglynauthor, and this is my profile pic. I'll still be here at times, but would love to see my regular interactors there. Otherwise I'll miss you! #SagaSaturday @rnatweets @SWWJ