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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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The theme for our annual poetry competition is: Motherhood. Open to members only. Max 40 lines. Trophy and cash prize. Get writing!


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Lots of opening chapters to read...including the first 3 chapters of my cosy romance Finding Jane. Why not take a look?♥️ app.libraro.com/manuscript/det…

⏰ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 £𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬. Submissions for The Libraro Prize 2026 are now closed, and we’ve received thousands of incredible new stories. From Thursday 19 February, every

Libraro_'s tweet image. ⏰ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 £𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬.

Submissions for The Libraro Prize 2026 are now closed, and we’ve received thousands of incredible new stories.

From Thursday 19 February, every


Join us for a fun and friendly #drama group on 18 March. Script read-throughs, comment, audience participation, lunch. Covent Garden area. Details in your ebulletin. Book now! £15. PS. You really don't have to be a playwright! All members welcome.


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Thrilled my latest tale from Regency Bath has been included in Dragonblade Publishing's collection, DUKES IN SPRING, now available to pre-order from Amazon. UK: bit.ly/3ZGVuuB USA: bit.ly/4rSOLtv #regencyromance #kindleunlimited #bridgerton

JennyWorstall's tweet image. Thrilled my latest tale from Regency Bath has been included in Dragonblade Publishing's collection, DUKES IN SPRING, now available to pre-order from Amazon.
UK: bit.ly/3ZGVuuB
USA: bit.ly/4rSOLtv
#regencyromance #kindleunlimited #bridgerton

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Thought for the day: ‘Fight despair with positivity, show kindness and say thank you even for the smallest things’❤️

FloellaBenjamin's tweet image. Thought for the day: ‘Fight despair with positivity, show kindness and say thank you even for the smallest things’❤️

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Thrilled my latest tale from Regency Bath has been included in Dragonblade Publishing's collection, DUKES IN SPRING, now available to pre-order from Amazon. UK: bit.ly/3ZGVuuB #regencyromance #kindleunlimited #bridgerton #TuesNews @RNAtweets

JennyWorstall's tweet image. Thrilled my latest tale from Regency Bath has been included in Dragonblade Publishing's collection, DUKES IN SPRING, now available to pre-order from Amazon. UK: bit.ly/3ZGVuuB
#regencyromance #kindleunlimited #bridgerton
#TuesNews @RNAtweets

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Edinburgh Short Story Award 2026 Open to writers worldwide, published and unpublished for short stories on any topic up to 2,000 words scottishartstrust.org/short-story

bookscot's tweet image. Edinburgh Short Story Award 2026

Open to writers worldwide, published and unpublished for short stories on any topic up to 2,000 words

scottishartstrust.org/short-story

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#CallForEntries | Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2026 We are looking for bold new writing that challenges, stirs, and engages. Our £5,000 international literary prize is open for Poetry & Short Fiction entries. Submit by 31 August: l.muz.kr/uoFV

AestheticaMag's tweet image. #CallForEntries | Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2026

We are looking for bold new writing that challenges, stirs, and engages.  

Our £5,000 international literary prize is open for Poetry & Short Fiction entries.

Submit by 31 August: l.muz.kr/uoFV

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Delighted to be talking to @WomenWriters about the inspiration behind my new #psychlit The Stepsister's Secret. booksbywomen.org/the-inspiratio… @bookouture


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John McGivering writing prize - The Kipling Society competition. Subject, the supernatural. Up to 2,500 words and connected with Kipling’s writings and/or life. Deadline May 1. Entry fee £8. Prizes of £350, £100, £50. kiplingsociety.co.uk/news/the-super…


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Submissions are open for The Big Idea 2026💡 The best will be shortlisted and presented to delegates at this year's Future of Theatre Conference, where one will be crowned winner 🏆 Enter now 👉 thestage.co.uk/future-of-thea…

TheStage's tweet image. Submissions are open for The Big Idea 2026💡 

The best will be shortlisted and presented to delegates at this year's Future of Theatre Conference, where one will be crowned winner 🏆

Enter now 👉 thestage.co.uk/future-of-thea…
TheStage's tweet image. Submissions are open for The Big Idea 2026💡 

The best will be shortlisted and presented to delegates at this year's Future of Theatre Conference, where one will be crowned winner 🏆

Enter now 👉 thestage.co.uk/future-of-thea…

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THE STEPSISTER'S SECRET by @karen_king is out today, and we're featuring Karen on our site! booksbywomen.org/the-inspiratio…

WomenWriters's tweet image. THE STEPSISTER'S SECRET by  @karen_king  is out today, and we're featuring Karen on our site! booksbywomen.org/the-inspiratio…

And the Elaine Everest saga competition is now officially closed! Thank you to everyone who entered. Your chapters will soon be with our judges and we hope to announce our winners in April. Good luck!


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Hope you receive unconditional love on Valentine’s Day❤️

FloellaBenjamin's tweet image. Hope you receive unconditional love on Valentine’s Day❤️

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Some love stories begin on a page. 💌 This Valentine’s Day, adopt or sponsor a book at The London Library and leave your name inside a story that will endure for generations. All funds support the ongoing care of the collection. #TheLondonLibrary #ValentinesDay

TheLondonLib's tweet image. Some love stories begin on a page.  💌

This Valentine’s Day, adopt or sponsor a book at The London Library and leave your name inside a story that will endure for generations. 

All funds support the ongoing care of the collection.

#TheLondonLibrary #ValentinesDay

Happy Valentines Day one and all. Its the last day to get your saga competition entries in. Don't miss out!


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Entries close at the end of this month for our international short story competition up to 3,000 words! Prizes: £500/£200/£100 The theme is open and will be judged by @WendyClarke99 flash500.com/short-stories/ #amwriting #shortstory #WritingCommunity #writersoftwitter


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We’re pleased to confirm that UK PLR payments have been fully processed. Please allow up to 3 working days for the funds to appear in your bank account. If you have questions about your payment, our team is here to support you: 📧 [email protected]

PLR_UK's tweet image. We’re pleased to confirm that UK PLR payments have been fully processed. Please allow up to 3 working days for the funds to appear in your bank account.
If you have questions about your payment, our team is here to support you:
📧 plrauthorservices@bl.uk

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Just heard from @UlverscroftLtd my latest Pocket Novel entitled It’s Showtime has been accepted for publication. @SWWJ always a boost especially on a dull February day


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#RomicFeb26 Days 8 & 9: Introduce your main character & love interest Main character and love interest from A New Start at the Beach Hotel... #RomanticFiction #RomanceReads #HistoricalRomance

FCapaldiBurgess's tweet image. #RomicFeb26 Days 8 & 9: Introduce your main character & love interest
Main character and love interest from A New Start at the Beach Hotel...
#RomanticFiction #RomanceReads #HistoricalRomance
FCapaldiBurgess's tweet image. #RomicFeb26 Days 8 & 9: Introduce your main character & love interest
Main character and love interest from A New Start at the Beach Hotel...
#RomanticFiction #RomanceReads #HistoricalRomance

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