Information for Writers

Writers' Groups

Oldham Writers' Group

Meets: once a fortnight, Thursday Afternoons, 1.30pm - 3pm at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL
Contact: Punam Ramchurn on 0161 770 8016
for more info.

Uppermill Writers' Group

Meets: on the first Wednesday of every month, Uppermill Library, St. Chad's, High Street, Uppermill, OL3 6AP

New Writers' Group for Failsworth

Meets 3rd Monday of the month at 5.30pm at Failsworth
Library. Writers of all abilities are invited to share their
work and to provide support and help for other writers.

Recommended Reading for Writers

Writers' & Artists' Yearbook

A must read for the writer, it contains a wealth of concise, invaluable information on: how to submit material; who to submit what kinds of material to; names, contact details and areas of interest of newspapers and magazines; book publishers; poetry publishers; film; television; theatre and radio producers. It also contains useful sections on literary agents, including names and contact details; societies, prizes and festivals; the Internet; publishing practice and much more.

The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler

First published in 1992, this book has become one of the most widely read and influential books on writing and is now recognised as a modern classic. Based on the work of Joseph Campbell it provides a collection of practical myth-based storytelling paradigms and step by step guidelines to plot and character development... "this is a book about the stories we write, and perhaps more importantly, the stories we live. It is the most influential work I have yet encountered on the art, nature, and the very purpose of storytelling." Bruce Joel Rubin: Ghost, Jacob's Ladder.

Dee Rimbaud

A comprehensive guide to literary publications, news and comment from
Dee Rimbaud.

Dee Rimbaud is an artist, writer and editor, author of The Bad Seed, Dropping Ecstasy With The Angels, and Stealing Heaven From The Lips Of God. He is editor of The Book Of Hopes And Dreams and The AA Independent Press Guide which has detailed information on thousands of print and Internet magazines and publishers and can be accessed free of charge at his website. http://www.rimbaud.org.uk/