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!
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With thanks to @NatKleinman for these fab pics from yesterday's summer tea. A lovely time was had by all!
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Sorry to have missed this splendid event. Prize/winning writers, beautiful venue, yummy cakes!
With thanks to @NatKleinman for these fab pics from yesterday's summer tea. A lovely time was had by all!
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Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet have been named the Women’s Prize 2026 winners. 👇 ebx.sh/LnufQ0
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@SWWJ members are arriving for our Summer event at the BMA House, Tavistock Square, London #swwjandproud
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Are you a flash fiction writer looking for a competition with good prize money?
Our international flash fiction category is open for entries until 30 June.
flash500.com/flash-fiction/
Prizes: £300/£200/£100 plus publication
#flashfiction #writers #writingcommunity
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Jun 11
The Women’s Prize for Non-fiction winner is Lyse Doucet for The Finest Hotel in Kabul. Discover more here: waterstones.com/category/cul…
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The Women’s Prize for Fiction winner is Virginia Evans for The Correspondent. Discover more here: waterstones.com/category/cul…
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Sorry I can’t join you tomorrow @SWWJ Hope you have a good time and I look forward to reading up on the event in The Journal
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Jun 11
I feel sure it’s going to be a wonderful, memorable day. A poignant occasion for family, friends and readers of Elaine Everest. 📚@SWWJ @RNAtweets
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Mslexia Women's Fiction Competition is now open for entries. Short stories judged by Ingrid Persaud, flash fiction judged by Sherrie Flick mslexia.co.uk/competitions/o…
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ICYMI: Dawn Airey has been appointed chair of Arts Council England,, replacing Nicholas Serota who is stepping down after nearly 10 years.
Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/appointm…
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Looking for something to read? Perfect for #DogLovers and romantics alike
Free with #KindleUnlimited
getbook.at/AWalkInThePark
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⏰ The Impact of AI on Journalists and Journalism
LFB Parliamentary Panel - 8 Jun w/ @johnmcdonnellMP Isabelle Doran @AssocPhoto @drkdatedevlin @MSPenrosePaper. On copyright & compensation - what's next?
NUJ members RSVP here: buytickets.at/londonfreelanc…
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A very warm welcome to our new Journal editor, Sarah Banham
@sjbwrites
Members, please send all your contributions to Sarah for the next (summer) issue. Details in your ebulletin or send us a DM.
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We are saddened to hear of the death of Maureen Duffy, a pioneer among women writers, always championing the cause and rights of writers. May she R.I.P.
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The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) founder and honorary president Maureen Duffy has died aged 92. 👇 ebx.sh/ClA71W
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My #Gnome for #ChelseaFlowerShow is decorated with blue beads and my iconic silver heart for my #Playschool Babies as it represents 50 years since I first appeared on Playschool.You can bid for it @rhs.org.uk/chelsea-gnomes. Funds are to encourage kids to garden ❤️
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