Horsham Writers Circle

25/05/2026

Hi, I thought you might be interested in this free agent webinar on Monday 1st June: How the Industry Really Works by agent Vicky Weber:

Literary agent Vicky Weber will unpack what you need to know about traditional and indie publishing, including key players, timelines, business terms, and what matters (and doesn’t) when breaking in.. Event starts at June 1, 2026 7:00 PM EDT

13/05/2026

Have you bought your tickets for this weekend's BilliLit Festival? Billingshurst's Literary Festival is in its third year and the workshops on offer just get better each year. Here's a sample of Sunday, 17th May, offerings. For more information please see their page.

13/05/2026

Calling all writers, BilliLit Festival is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 16-17th May with a huge variety of writing workshops and speakers. More details here and I'll copy and paste Sunday's workshops in a mo:

BilliLit Book Festival is back for its third year and takes place at the Women’s Hall on Billingshurst High Street this May.Saturday 16th May is Super-Saturdayfilled with authors, talks, book-signings and musical interludes. You can purchase tickets for an individual talk for £8, or buy a full da...

03/05/2026

BilliLit's fabulous flash fiction competition has been extended until Monday 4th May. Entry details attached. The festival is 16-17th May and they've booked some incredible speakers. Search BilliLit for more details and to book your writing workshops etc:
In case anyone has a quiet bank holiday weekend! Short story competition - deadline Monday
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H6mPUTuA2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

NEWS FLASH - FLASH FICTION COMPETITION DEADLINE EXTENDED

BilliLit Flash fiction competition deadline extended until Monday 4 May at midnight! So, there's still time to write a short story of up to 500 words and submit. All entries are adjudicated by our expert and the winning entries announced at the prizegiving at BilliLit Authors' Day on Saturday 16 May! The winner receives £50. Details of entry, costs and submission can be found at:

www.theresagooda.co.uk/billilit

29/04/2026

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This is great advice for opening pages.