2007/2008

Background: Harpenden Writers was formed ten years ago by a group of local writers.  They had been attending a WEA creative writing class but when the course was discontinued they carried on meeting up in each other’s homes.   In the summer of 1997 the group decided to form a society for members and guests to get together once a month in a meeting room at the United Reformed Church.  Harpenden Writers currently have more than 30 members.

Aims: The aim of the society is to encourage and inspire its members to write - be it for pleasure or for publication.  Meetings feature Readarounds and Guest Speakers, alternately.  At a Readaround, members take it in turns to read their own work-in-progress aloud for feedback and constructive criticism.  Guest Speakers are usually established, published authors, journalists, poets, or editors and publishers.

 

 

Welcome to Harpenden Writers

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10th Anniversary Celebrations

The Works

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10th Anniversary Anthology Out Now!

Only £8 plus £2 P&P

What we did

10th Anniversary Celebrations included: 

- season of talks and a workshop by celebrity Guest Speakers

 

- publication of our 10th  Anniversary Anthology of members’ own work

  

 - Anthology Book Launch Reception, Park Hall, Harpenden

 

Harpenden Writers Readaround Roadshow, when teams of our members will  present live readings from the Anthology at six District Libraries in and around St Albans, including Harpenden Public Library (Oct – Nov 07)

Thursday 18th October 2007

VIP Book Launch Reception:  At Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden.  Official presentation of out 10th Anniversary Anthology.   Supported by Harpenden Town Council. 7.30—9.00pm.  Invitation only.

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October 2007

10th Anniversary Anthology Now Available:

Text Box: Published by: Harpenden Writers & Nason Publishing, September 2007. Designer: Carole Binding Front cover: copyright istockphoto (Bernard Lo) Photographs: Michael Nason Editor: Ruth Nason Price: just £8 plus £2 P&P email treasurer@harpendenwriters.org.uk 25 members of Harpenden Writers have contributed to this anthology of poetry and prose, which is published to celebrate the writing group’s 10th Anniversary. “The variety of work included is a tribute both to the high standards set by the group and the success of its members in meeting them” John Mole, poet and critic. “ … a hugely impressive collection of prose pieces, encompassing a delightful mixture of styles and forms.” Jonathan Stroud, author of The Bartimaeus Trilogy. Acknowledgements: Thanks are expressed to Harpenden Town Council and to St Albans District Council for their generous grants to assist

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Oct—Nov 2007

Harpenden Writers Roadshow—Out Now—Out Loud:  Live readings from the 10th Anniversary Anthology at six District Libraries in and around St Albans, including  Harpenden Public Library (Oct – Nov 07). Kindly supported by a Small Arts Grant from St Albans District Council.

Come along and hear the anthology.

Saturday 20th October: Harpenden Library 11—12

Saturday 27th October: Wheathampstead Library 11—12

Saturday 3rd November: Marshalswick Library 11—12

Saturday 10th November: London Colney Library 11:30—12:30

Saturday 17th November: St Albans Library 11—12

Saturday 24th November: Redbourn Library 11—12

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