SWWJ

SWWJ The Society of Women Writers and Journalists Male writers are welcome as associate members. Full and associate members automatically receive a press card.

The Society of Women Writers and Journalists is one of the most interesting, diverse and professional societies for women writers in the country, established in 1894. The range of writing interests and accomplishments of SWWJ members is awe inspiring and includes fiction, (both novels and short stories), drama, poetry, and non-fiction writing across a wide spectrum, including journalism, biography

, travel and local interest books. The society offers a range of membership levels to include established professionals, new writers, students and non-writing friends. We offer London and countrywide events, writing competitions, workshops, networking and learning opportunities, a quarterly print magazine and regular email bulletins. Our President is Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE and the Society has many high profile patrons including Sir Tim Rice, author Freya North and writer Simon Brett.

04/08/2025

30 August at Nower Wood

03/08/2025

The story of Isabel Haldane of Ardsheal and the Cruel Captain Caroline Frederick Scott Told by Maggie Craig as part of the Jacobite Festival 2025 “I do think your husband was a great fool to join the rebels.” How the courageous wife and mother Isabel Haldane of Ardsheal in Appin stood up to the ...

30/07/2025

Members, your Summer issue of the Journal is with the printers and should be on its way to you soon! Packed with news, features, photos, competitions, book reviews and more, there's something here for everyone! Don't forget to send your letters, writing news and article proposals to the editor in plenty of time if you fancy seeing yourself in the Autumn issue.

30/07/2025

Entries are now OPEN 📣 Ledbury Poetry Competition 2025

We're thrilled to announce that this year's judge is Neil Astley! Founder and editor of Bloodaxe Books, his books include many acclaimed anthologies, including the Staying Alive series, and he has published some of the most significant poets of our time including Simon Armitage and Imtiaz Dharker. Neil is a poet and novelist, he is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a long-time supporter of Ledbury Poetry Festival.

Who can enter?
👉🏼 The competition is international, open to poets writing in the English language
🔞 You must be 18 years of age or over to enter

What’s the deadline?
🗓️ The 2025 closing date is Monday 15th September at 23:59 (BST).

What’s the prize?
1️⃣ First Prize: £1000 cash and a week’s poetry course with Arvon
2️⃣ Second Prize: £500
3️⃣ Third Prize: £250
Winners will be invited to perform their work at Ledbury Poetry Festival 2026

How much is it to enter?
🪙 Each entry costs £6.00

Please read all details, rules, and guidelines on our website.

Ready to enter? 👉🏼 ledburypoetry.org.uk 🔗

Any members living in the Wigtown area?
30/07/2025

Any members living in the Wigtown area?

📣 ✍ Local Writer Spotlight at Wigtown Book Festival ✍ 📣

Calling local writers of poetry and prose, fiction and non-fiction! Wigtown Book Festival has created a series of morning reading slots, and invites you to apply to share a short extract from your work. (Spaces are limited.)

For more information and to apply, please visit the Opportunities page on our website 👇

https://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/opportunities/local-writers-spotlight-call-out

26/07/2025

Want to help judge the Romantic Novel of the Year Awards?
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All you need to do is sign up and pick your preferred romance sub-genre/s*. Click on the link below to sign up!

https://awards.romanticwriters.co.uk/judgesignup/

*Terms and Conditions apply.

25/07/2025

Poetry competition update:

We are extending the closing date for the Elizabeth Longford Rosebowl Competition by one week.

Please email us your poems on the theme of PROMISE by 2 August. Cash prize and trophy on offer!

Entry details in your Journal and email bulletins. Or just ask...

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