Author Archives: Susan K Franklin

SCBWI – Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Posted on 25 July, 2010 by Susan K Franklin

British SCBWI is celebrating 10 years of supporting and encouraging Children’s book writers and illustrators with their third conference. This year the conference is being held between the 13 -14 November 2010, at The Stripe complex, King Alfred Campus, University … Continue reading →

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Winchester 2010

Posted on 10 July, 2010 by Susan K Franklin

Winchester 2010 with Plenary Speaker Sir Terry Pratchett OBE This year the Winchester Writers’ Conference was celebrating 30 years of inspiring, encouraging and educating aspiring authors. The conference ran over three days. During this time workshops, seminars, networking, midnight reads … Continue reading →

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Open Mic Night

Posted on 26 June, 2009 by Susan K Franklin

A wealth of nervous talent sat sipping the beverage of their choice whilst awaiting their turn to step up to the microphone at the Verulam Writers’ Circles first ‘Open Mic’ night. Around thirty writers and published authors were there to … Continue reading →

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SCBWI Writers’ Retreat May 2008

Posted on 4 January, 2008 by Susan K Franklin

SCBWI Writers’ Retreat 16th-19th May 2008 After attending the SCBWI Writers Day 25th November 2007 I will be amongst those taking advantage of the Writers’ Retreat in May. It promises to be yet another great opportunity to network and gain … Continue reading →

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A Conference to Inspire

Posted on 15 August, 2007 by Susan K Franklin

If you’re looking for a writers’ conference to inspire, encourage and to help develop writing skills then Winchester Writers’ Conference is an annual event not to be missed. The Conference is held at the end of June and offers seminars, … Continue reading →

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