I?m a literary scout looking for new writers based in Scotland.I was hoping you could forward my email to your members or pass on the information at one of...
I work with a London-based literary agents, and am looking for high-quality literary and mainstream fiction. Playwrights will also be considered. Interested...
Of interest to self publishers: The format of the ISBN has changed from a 10 digit number to a 13 digit number from 1st January 2007 so new books will have...
The rate for PLR is now 5.98 pence. Public Lending Right is the way that many authors make a living, rather than through commission on direct sales. Anecdotal...
Hi There As writers, its sometimes difficult to find both the time and inspiration to work, given that most of us have busy, real lives which have a habit of...
Love Words A Valentine's event is being organised in GoMA (Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art) Library, titled "Love Words" on Thursday 15th February 2006...
News Federation of Writers (Scotland) 'Aye Write' Open Mic event, Mitchell Library, Sunday 18th February, 19-20.30pm R.S.V.P. Hi all, The Federation of Writers...
Bo'ness and Linlithgow Writers' Workshop Inter Club Night Thursday 26th April 2007 @ 7pm in Bo'ness Library (upper room) The Ineos Article on 'SAINTHOOD' A...
Lineup for Winter Words Festival Announced John Simpson, Ronnie Corbett, and William McIlvanney are just a few of the literary stars and personalities that...
Made a new year resolution yet? We have one that might appeal. Write Here Right Now, Radio Scotland's "Write a novel in a month" project returns this February....
... writing project designed to support you writing the book of your dreams. Starting on the 1st of February we will be sending out a daily email full of tips...
WRITERS UMBRELLA NEWSLETTER - TWENTY-FOUR FEBRUARY / MARCH 2007 Dear Writers, Another year has been successfully completed by the Writers' Umbrella. We have 47...
The Taxman At the end of the tax year, the Tax Office sent an inspector to audit the books of a synagogue. While he was checking the books he turned to the...
WRITE-A-THON 23rd March 2007 in the STUC premises Woodlands Road, Glasgow How do you put your organisation on the map?� What do you do to make sure your...
FEBRUARY 2007 ISSUE NO. 41 Welcome to another Newsletter. I don't know about you, but I think time is passing quicker these days. However I hope you all...
Dear Friends, I am pleased to tell you that the Writers' Umbrella has received sufficient renewals to guarantee its survival for another year. I am therefore...
Alloa Library - Monday 12th March 2007 Interested in creative writing? Got a novel in a bottom drawer or some poems in the attic? Or maybe you want to start...
YOU ARE INVITED TO: A day of activity : writing, reading and discussing plays Presented by the Scottish Community Drama Association, in association with the...
Dear Writers, I send out a free edition of the Writers' Umbrella to writing groups to try and tempt in more members. However our budget is very tight. I would...
NEWSLETTER - TWENTY-FIVE APRIL / MAY 2007 Dear Writers, President Suse Coon and all the Umbrella committee send a big 'Thank You' to all those readers who have...
Hi Barbara, I am forwarding this on behalf of Alex Gray. She would like it publicised to Falkirk and area writers groups. On Saturday May 26th Alex Gray is...
This is my Web-Site...come take a peek, if you dare: "thebardmanofpoetry.wetpaint.com" It's only in the early (infancy) stages of being set-up, so tell me what...
Dear Friends, I am starting to put together the Writers' Unbrella Newsletter for June / July. Does your Club close for the Summer? Have you any plans for the...
Hello Barbara, I've contacted our club for details of the published successes for the past year and they are as follows. 246 published pieces consisiting of - ...
Actually both messages came through in the end Barbara ... From: margaret mckinlay To: writersumbrella@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 6:38 PM ...
Shortbread This is an exciting new website, Shortbread, is about to be launched from which users can download short stories in audio form. The two men behind...
NEWSLETTER - TWENTY-SIX JUNE / JULY 2007 Dear Writers, This time of year sees many writing clubs running open competitions or seminars. Categories often...
