Category: events
Writing with the Senses: Short Story Writing Workshop with Karen Ince
On Saturday 1st June, the H G Wells Short Story Competition have organised a writing workshop in Folkestone for aspiring writers of all ages led by Karen Ince. This workshop will explore the use of the senses, and how they can be engaged to enrich our writing. During this experiential session participants will have a chance to…
2018 Awards Ceremony Programme
Programme for the Awards Ceremony – Sunday 25th November 2018 at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone Master of Ceremonies: Charles Bain Smith (Chair of Judges) 12.00 Arrival and welcome to Awards Ceremony in the Drawing Room Welcome drink / tea or coffee 1230 Opening remarks by Charles Bain Smith Talk by Norah Perkins of Curtis…
2017 H G Wells Competition Winners: The Stories
The H G Wells Short Story Competition are delighted to present a free PDF collection of the three award winning stories from our 2017 competition, “Venus Rising”, “When the Call Comes” and “Alone into the Alone”.
2017 Awards Ceremony and Shortlist Release Date
The H G Wells Short Story Competition Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday 19 November at The Grand, Folkestone. It’s 12 for 12.30 until 3pm at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL. A buffet lunch is at 1pm. To book, please contact Victoria Court at The Grand on 01303 222222. All shortlisted writers…
Free Creative Writing Workshop – 27 May
There will be a supplementary free creative writing / short story writing workshop on Saturday 20 May 10 to 12 noon at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL. If you would like to attend, please contact Barbara Pybus on barbara.pybus21@googlemail.com.
2016 winners and 2017 theme announced!
There were over 90 people attending the 2016 H G Wells Short Story Competition Awards at the Grand, Folkestone on Sunday 27 November where are winners for 2016 were announced.
Events coming soon….please note change of date
We will be holding a free workshop at The Grand Hotel, Folkestone on Saturday 4th June, 10am-12pm, led by Barbara Cambridge. Places are limited to 10 only, so they will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please get in touch to book your space! Barbara Cambridge has lived in the Folkestone area for some…
