Words on Wednesday 20th NOvember 2024

Dear Writers,

Please note that we cannot confirm dates until we receive the Artswords Newsletter on the 1st day of each month, so we really appreciate your patience. Just a reminder that the Artwords Writer's Kitchen and Artswords Writer's Cafe now cost £2 per session, but grants are available for those who cannot afford the costs.

Here's your weekly update:

This week's Extra Task:

You take your haggis (mythical creature) on a wild adventure.

Sneaky peek at next Week's Tasks:
If I were: A TV Programme.
Main Task: Flash Fiction - we will be providing worksheets for this, this will encompass stories you create using 10, 25, 50 and 100 words.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER - BOOK LAUNCH
We have arrived at the date everyone has been waiting for, here are the details:



Doors Open at: 10.00am - If you are helping out, please make sure you get to the Hub by this time.
10.15am - ALL Writers must be at the Hub by this time.
Presentation Starts: 10.30am
Free light refreshments
Finishes at: 11.45am

ALL Writers will receive a FREE copy of the book, if you cannot make it, your book will still be set aside for you so please do not worry if you are unable to attend the Book Launch.
If you wish to purchase the book on the day, the cost is £4 and the book is 64 pages, (last year the book cost £3 but was 40 pages).


Don't forget you are welcome to bring family and friends along. We are very excited and looking forward to seeing you there.


New Email

Finally, we have moved over to a new email, which Penni, Sarah and Anna can all access, so we can easily share the admin. Please use the email:-
WOWcreativewriting@gmail.com
From now on for everything to do with the Group.


If you no longer want these emails please see below how to unsubscribe.


Happy writing everyone!


Regards,
Words on Wednesday

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