NWC Venue Celebration

A film celebrating Norwich Writers' Circle's historic meeting venue is now available to watch on our YouTube channel.

The video gives you the opportunity to explore The Assembly House, as well highlighting our popular writing group's use of the Grade I listed building.

Please go here to watch the short film.

Fine City Cinema

Congratulations to NWC member Elspeth Rushbrook, who has had an article published in Fine City Magazine.

Elspeth's article is about the history of Suckling Hall, located in St Andrew's Street, which is better known today as Cinema City.

The magazine feature is also the first in a series looking at other important buildings in our fine city, which have been overlooked by the Norwich 12 tourism initiative.

Issue 6 of Fine City Magazine is widely available throughout Norwich, for no charge. Check it out.

The Assembly House

A film celebrating Norwich Writers' Circle's historic meeting venue is now available to watch on our YouTube channel.

The short film features an opportunity to explore The Assembly House, as well highlighting our popular writing group's use of the Grade I listed building. Please go here to watch.

Sally Newton's World

Norwich Writers' Circle committee member Sally Newton has launched her own website.

Sally's website invites you to explore, experience and enjoy the world of Caradoc, a trainee druid and the youngest son of the king, growing up in Celtic Britain.

Caradoc appears in the recently published The Mouthy Prince. The book, which is the first part of a proposed trilogy, has already gone on to gain positive reviews.

To discover more, please visit sallynewtonsworld.com.

A Historic Success

Norwich Writers' Circle committee member Sally Newton has had her novel The Mouthy Prince published.

The adventure story, which is set in 25AD, is centred on Caradoc, the youngest son of the king of Britain, who - against his will - is traning to be a druid.

Caradoc really wants to be a warrior, like his father, uncle and brothers. So when Gwyfina, a druid healer and the girl he can't stop thinking about, is chosen to be sacrificed he is determined to save her . . . whether she likes it or not. Escaping from the all powerful Druid Order is easier said than done, and Caradoc will have to learn to survive in the wilderness, battle slave-traders and assassins, poisons and traitors, if he is ever to get home. Winning over a devout and feisty woman 3 years his senior isn't exactly easy either. But whatever the obstacle Caradoc will never give up, and in facing all these challenges he will take a step towards the man he will become.

The Mouthy Prince is the first in a series of books, and we were given an exclusive sneak preview of the exciting forthcoming sequel at our most recent Manuscript Evening.

To read an excerpt from the current book, please go here.

The newly-published novel is now available to buy at Amazon, and will soon be able to be purchased via Tesco's online bookshop.

Congratulations Sally - we look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

Spotlight On Norwich Writers Circle

A history of our increasingly popular writing group has been featured in the Spotlight On... section of Writers' News. The interesting and enjoyable article has been written by Norwich Writers' Circle committee member Maureen Nisbet, and can be seen in the April edition of the magazine, out today.

Simon Scarrow: History Man

Norwich Writers' Circle's 2009/2010 programme continued this evening with a visit from historical novelist Simon Scarrow.

The well-attended meeting started with Simon discussing the importance of history and how it shapes who we are, where we came from and where we are collectively going.

The novelist, whose latest book The Gladiator is currently riding high in the bestseller lists, also shared with us the importance of historical accuracy in fiction. Scarrow stressed that the plot was key, and that we must not to get too hung up on meaningless details. He added by saying that whilst storytelling is important, a balance must be made between keeping the plot moving and describing your characters' living era.

Simon's humorous and insightful talk was soon followed by a spirited discussion on the various subjects raised by the visiting writer, and much more besides.

The next NWC meeting at The Assembly House is on the 20th October. This meeting will feature another visiting author, Lucy McCarraher, who will be talking to us about fiction writing and publishing on demand.

We hope to see you next time.