The Write Idea
Welcome to The Write Idea.
This site is a forum for anyone who is interested in writing. Set up in 2004 by Helen Whittaker as her own personal hobby site while she was studying the Open University online course A174: Start Writing Fiction, Helen ran it for pleasure, not for profit.
TWI is now administered by Doug Pugh and Donna Gagnon Pugh. It’s still a ‘run for pleasure, not for profit’ gathering place for writers from all over the world.
We are very keen to welcome new members into our online community. If you're into writing, why not post some of your work here? We love to read the work of other aspiring writers, and we enjoy giving constructive feedback, because we know how valuable it can be.
If you're not feeling up to receiving 'critiques' on your work, but you'd like to share it with others, why not post it to 'The Reading Room'? There you can create an online anthology of your own writing, without any comments from other people spoiling the 'flow' for your readers.
If you don't feel confident enough to share any of your work just yet, don't worry. Why not give other people feedback on theirs? We all welcome hearing readers' views on our work. Just mosey on down to the 'Members Writing' area and get posting.
If you don't feel able to give feedback, why not just hang out and chat in the 'General' area?
Never written a word in your life other than the weekly shopping list? Don't worry. We welcome readers, too. Who knows, you might even feel inspired enough to join in ‘The Monday Flash’ (where you have a week to come up with short fiction or a poem) or post something in the ‘Word of the Day Haiku’ thread.
So, what are you waiting for? Don't be shy. Get registered and post something! We're all looking forward to 'meeting' you.
flirtybee & DonnaG
(with eternal thanks to Helen Whittaker)
This way to The Write Idea
This site is a forum for anyone who is interested in writing. Set up in 2004 by Helen Whittaker as her own personal hobby site while she was studying the Open University online course A174: Start Writing Fiction, Helen ran it for pleasure, not for profit.
TWI is now administered by Doug Pugh and Donna Gagnon Pugh. It’s still a ‘run for pleasure, not for profit’ gathering place for writers from all over the world.
We are very keen to welcome new members into our online community. If you're into writing, why not post some of your work here? We love to read the work of other aspiring writers, and we enjoy giving constructive feedback, because we know how valuable it can be.
If you're not feeling up to receiving 'critiques' on your work, but you'd like to share it with others, why not post it to 'The Reading Room'? There you can create an online anthology of your own writing, without any comments from other people spoiling the 'flow' for your readers.
If you don't feel confident enough to share any of your work just yet, don't worry. Why not give other people feedback on theirs? We all welcome hearing readers' views on our work. Just mosey on down to the 'Members Writing' area and get posting.
If you don't feel able to give feedback, why not just hang out and chat in the 'General' area?
Never written a word in your life other than the weekly shopping list? Don't worry. We welcome readers, too. Who knows, you might even feel inspired enough to join in ‘The Monday Flash’ (where you have a week to come up with short fiction or a poem) or post something in the ‘Word of the Day Haiku’ thread.
So, what are you waiting for? Don't be shy. Get registered and post something! We're all looking forward to 'meeting' you.
flirtybee & DonnaG
(with eternal thanks to Helen Whittaker)
This way to The Write Idea
2012 writing competitions
THE STIRRED POeT #4
Completed - Six superb rounds of poetry over six weeks.
2012 Whittaker Prize Competition
The fifth annual Whittaker Prize for Fiction and Poetry is now open for entry.
Comprising of six rounds spread over thirteen weeks, from June 8th, 2012 until September 7th, 2012, each entry is blind judged by appointed judges and awarded a structured score and a brief critique.
Entry is $20 Canadian for one category (fiction OR poetry), with an entry to both categories available at $35.
Membership of The Write Idea writers forum is required so that prompts can be viewed, and also so that further critique between entrants after each round is possible out of the public view. Membership of the forum is free and open to writers of all levels.
At an average of $3.33 per round for structured and constructive critique, we think that the competition provides extremely good value for money.
First prize in each category will be $150 Canadian. The top three participants will also be entitled to a free copy of the anthology produced after the competition. Places will be decided by adding the scores from each round.
The judges this year are renowned published authors Mandy Pannett (Poetry – and a previous winner of The Whittaker Prize) and Geoff Nelder (Fiction).
For further details please go to ;
The Whittaker Prize 2012
http://www.helenwhittaker.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9848
Entry fees can be paid via PayPal. Choose your category from the drop down menu at the bottom of this page, click on the Pay Now button and follow the link to complete the process.
TWIWrite Zone
2012 TBA - Free to enter competition for forum members. Six rounds taking in poetry, flash fiction, short fiction, form poetry, non-fiction and a last round free-for-all.
TWITs Charity Writing Marathon
TBA 2012 - We are very proud to have raised thousands of dollars for a number of charities over the years. Every little bit helps and there are always people out there worse off than we are. All it takes is 24 hours a year ...
We have many other regular, free to enter, fun competitions. The Monday Flash - poetry and flash fiction every week, hosted by the divine Marilyn Francis. The Monthly Mille, a short fiction challenge every month hosted by John Wilks.
Whittaker Prize Paypal button to follow very shortly! (Though if you're in a rush to enter you can find the relevant information in the competition details link above)
Completed - Six superb rounds of poetry over six weeks.
2012 Whittaker Prize Competition
The fifth annual Whittaker Prize for Fiction and Poetry is now open for entry.
Comprising of six rounds spread over thirteen weeks, from June 8th, 2012 until September 7th, 2012, each entry is blind judged by appointed judges and awarded a structured score and a brief critique.
Entry is $20 Canadian for one category (fiction OR poetry), with an entry to both categories available at $35.
Membership of The Write Idea writers forum is required so that prompts can be viewed, and also so that further critique between entrants after each round is possible out of the public view. Membership of the forum is free and open to writers of all levels.
At an average of $3.33 per round for structured and constructive critique, we think that the competition provides extremely good value for money.
First prize in each category will be $150 Canadian. The top three participants will also be entitled to a free copy of the anthology produced after the competition. Places will be decided by adding the scores from each round.
The judges this year are renowned published authors Mandy Pannett (Poetry – and a previous winner of The Whittaker Prize) and Geoff Nelder (Fiction).
For further details please go to ;
The Whittaker Prize 2012
http://www.helenwhittaker.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9848
Entry fees can be paid via PayPal. Choose your category from the drop down menu at the bottom of this page, click on the Pay Now button and follow the link to complete the process.
TWIWrite Zone
2012 TBA - Free to enter competition for forum members. Six rounds taking in poetry, flash fiction, short fiction, form poetry, non-fiction and a last round free-for-all.
TWITs Charity Writing Marathon
TBA 2012 - We are very proud to have raised thousands of dollars for a number of charities over the years. Every little bit helps and there are always people out there worse off than we are. All it takes is 24 hours a year ...
We have many other regular, free to enter, fun competitions. The Monday Flash - poetry and flash fiction every week, hosted by the divine Marilyn Francis. The Monthly Mille, a short fiction challenge every month hosted by John Wilks.
Whittaker Prize Paypal button to follow very shortly! (Though if you're in a rush to enter you can find the relevant information in the competition details link above)