Regional & Special Interest Groups

The Society of Women Writers and Journalists
Remember to check the Diary page and our Facebook and Twitter feeds for information about upcoming meetings for the different groups. Information is also circulated in the email newsletter and the Society Loop as well as in The Journal.

Northern Region

Anna McKann is keen to set up a new group for members, fellow writers and guests in the North of England, hoping to hold meetings in a central location, probably in Leeds, York or Harrogate.

Please contact Anna if you are interested (Anna.mckann@sharonhousepublishing.com)

South West Region

We are in the process of setting up a new group. Members and guests from all over the South West and beyond are welcome. It is hoped that this will become a regular group, with future venues and times/dates to be discussed.

Please contact Katherine Bolton for more details. (katherineindevon@gmail.com)

Drama Group

Led by Martin Cort (martincort.co.uk), the Drama Group, is one of the most active of the SWWJ groups. Meetings are held three or four times a year in London, where scripts for radio, screen and stage are read by professional actors.

For more information, please contact Martin (mcort1@talktalk.net)

Poetry Group

There are many poets in the SWWJ and meetings usually take place annually, and give an opportunity to share poetry news as well as to workshop works-in-progress.

Dates of upcoming meetings are circulated on the Society Loop, and in the email newsletter and The Journal.

Southern Region

Meetings are held in Spring and Autumn
Meetings are held in Chichester, West Sussex. Activities vary, but may include panels, short talks on specialist subjects, writing activities and discussion groups, with time for networking and chat. There is usually an invited speaker.

See our Events page for date and details of the next meeting.

Essex Regional Group

There are many SWWJ members in Essex, including a score or more who belong to Brentwood Writers’ Circle. They also meet on an ad hoc basis in members homes or in Chelmsford restaurants. Each year, some of them attend the Summer Writers’ Day at the Bardswell Social Club in Brentwood organised by the Brentwood Writers’ Circle.
Dates of upcoming meetings are circulated on the Society Loop, and in the email newsletter and The Journal.

Dorset / Hampshire / Wiltshire Regional Group

Meetings are held twice a year, usually in the home of one of the members in the region. A recent meeting was held at Sarum College in Salisbury with 35 in attendance. There is usually lunch and an opportunity to socialise followed by a speaker, including speakers from among the group membership. Members bring along books to publicise and there is always a chance to share news, market info etc.

 

Dates of upcoming meetings are circulated on the Society Loop, and in the email newsletter and The Journal.

East Sussex Group

Based in Eastbourne. Two meetings a year in April and October.

 

Please contact swwjviv@btinternet.com if you are interested in joining this group.

Midlands Regional Group

Proposed group. Meetings to be held in the Coventry/Nuneaton area.

 

Please contact enquiries@swwj.co.uk if you are interested in joining this group.