“Writing as well as reading, listening to, and watching stories, for me, is a form of deep communication.”

Lisa Fransson, novelist, Substacker and Circle member on the power of words to communicate feeling.

“It’s the collective wisdom of the community that makes the learning useful.”

Cindy Etherton, novelist, memoirist and co-founder of Real Writers Circle, describes how interacting with other writers strengthens her writing.

As many of you already know, we pushed our April meeting on Ghostwriting to June, our next event. If you were unable to come in April, this is your chance to grab a ticket and discover what storytellers and memoirists can learn about structure, voice, arcs and themes from a ghostwriter - an expert in crafting someone else's story into a compelling narrative.

“I feel enormously privileged that I can now make my living from writing – writing my own books, selling other people’s books and helping other writers to write their own books.”

Cathy Hayward, author of two novels, including her latest, The Last Daughter of Highdown Hall, tells us about what she writes and why.

It was lovely to meet this week and see everyone's faces in the daylight! Thank you to everyone who attended our Spring Reset, led by the wonderful Lou Tondeur.

“If reading gives me access to more life, writing is the way I try to make sense of that life.”

Academic, author, and RWC hotseater, Vybarr Cregan-Reid describes how writing is a form of paying attention and discovery.

We would love it if you could take a few moments to complete five quick questions about your experience of RWC. We will use your answers in our ACE application

“Sharing our different processes and sources of inspiration gives me so much to look back on and try.”
Novelist, screenwriter, film director and producer, Meesha Patricia, talks about growing in confidence as a writer.

“I’ve learned to really listen to feedback, whether it’s constructive criticism or praise.”

Multi-genre novelist, influencer, freelance arts, travel and lifestyle magazine contributor, and editor of Bangle Magazine, Estella Rua talks about the value of sharing work aloud.

By Louise Tondeur

In this article I go over three ways to set goals or intentions for your writing. Each has a different emphasis. Perhaps try the one that surprises you the most. If you hate the idea of setting writing goals, skip the first two approaches and read the last one. It’s useful to know your o.w.l. for all three methods.

Samuel Burr, bestselling author, Real Writers Circle member, and trustee, updates us on his writing and talks about the importance of community for all writers.

“I come away from each meeting feeling so inspired by the tenacity of other writers. It energises me and makes me want to sit at my desk and get to work.”

Siân Prime, arts sector veteran and chair of Real Writers Circle, describes her vision for our writing community.

“Writers need a space to have a conversation about their work that takes it from an internalised process to sharing it”

Hello Writers!

Some of us learned a new word at our last gathering: spelunking. As in, potholing. Or, clambering around damp, zero-visibility, vertiginous cave systems for fun. The context? A discussion at our last gathering about thrillers and our secret fears. 

In the appropriately dimly lit Hideaway at The Walrus, in our first event of the year, we leaned in close to discus intimacy in our writing in all its forms. An enormous thank you to everyone who shared their reflections, challenges and ideas.