Read and Write Night
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamGive members and visitors the opportunity to read out their work for constructive comments as well as take part in a writing challenge.
Writing for Writers – Saturday Afternoon…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamWriters Tell Lies - so how do you convince your reader? Writing on a Saturday afternoon without distractions; what could be better? So come along to our city centre venue for up to four hours for our writing session, with practical exercises, the opportunity to share insights and gain advice. Our session will suit writers […]
Competition: Manuscript of the Year…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamOur first meeting in November is our Manuscript of the Year Competition for full NWC members. This year's theme is 'Celebration'. We're still celebrating our 90th anniversary... Members have 250 words to create a story inspired by this year's theme. Entry is with a pseudonym, so neither the readers nor the audience know who is […]
Manuscript of the Year
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamA competition held annually to compete for trophies. Only full members can enter but everyone can vote for their favourite. Visitor fee £5.00.
November Read & Write Night
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamWe're getting into the Christmas mood with our November Read & Write night; this is the last 2017 session before the NWC Awards night in December. Join us for a Christmas related writing exercise, manuscript reading, and time to chat about writing. Our Read & Write night will resume in January 2018... […]
Christmas Party and Awards Night
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamA social occasion giving local writers the opportunity to get to know each other. Visitors are welcome, fee £5.00.
New Year Workshop
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamJust to get you back in the writing zone we're starting with our New Year Workshop. Short story writer, Keith Havers will being leading a workshop on inspiration. Without it there would be no stories, so come along and find out how you can turn those light-bulb moments into the makings of a story. Keith […]
January Read & Write Night…
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamOur first Read & Write night of 2018 focuses on character. We'll have a writing exercise and discussion on this session's key topic. The members in-depth critique group will be meeting for the first time in the year. All visitors are welcome to join us for our informal second meeting of the month.
5th NWC National Short Story Competition Opens…
The 5th NWC National Short Story Competition is open for entries from the 1st February to the 28th February. This year's theme is the Seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter- choose one. This year we have made a few changes to the rules of entry, so please read the rules in the entry pack to check […]
Competitions: Do’s and Don’ts
The Nottingham Mechanics Institute 3 North Sherwood Street, NottinghamOur February speaker meeting is Competitions: Do's and Don'ts. There are numerous writing competitions running every year, so how do you avoid scuppering your chance of being in contention when you do enter? NWC Scribe editor Jill Walmsley, and Prose Secretary Carol Bevitt will be giving you a helping hand to get the most out […]