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2023 AGM
November 30 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmSWC Christmas Speakeasy ’23
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📣 Join us for "An Evening of Celebration and Appreciation for Charlie Gracie and Writers Groups in Scotland"! 📣![]()
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📚🖋️Charlie Gracie, former chair of the Scottish Writers’ Centre, will be chairing an event on writers groups, featuring members of the G2 Writers Group and special guests, to discuss how they work and why they are vital to Scottish writing.![]()
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🌟From collectives to community-based groups, writers groups have supported some of the most exciting writers to emerge from across the country. Whether you're aiming for publication or simply love the craic, the fellowship of others who write, this event is for you.![]()
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📅Join us at the Scottish Writers' Centre on Tuesday 02/05/2023 to learn, share your experiences and connect with other writers. Charlie and the G2 Writers will be sharing their own writing, all of which was developed and supported by their membership of the group.![]()
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👥The evening will conclude with a panel discussion, chaired by Charlie, exploring the joys, challenges and opportunities in writers groups. Panel members include Sheila Wakefield, poet, editor and publisher and Co-chair of the Scottish Writers’ Centre; novelist, poet and G2 member, Moira McPartlin; Anjana Sen, short story writer, poet and Secretary of the Scottish Association of Writers and member of Eastwood Writers, and Chris Powici, poet, university creative writing teacher and former tutor with Stirling Writers Group.![]()
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🎟️ Book your tickets now and don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with other writers and learn from some of Scotland's most talented writers! #ScottishWriting #WritersGroups #ConnectWithWriters 🎫
Charlie Gracie's Testimonial 2nd May 2023
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An evening of celebration and appreciation for former chair Charlie Gracie's writing and contribution to the writing life of Scotland
