West and East Midlands
If you wish to organise an event, or get some help to do so, in this region, please contact the relevant co-ordinator listed below. If there isn't anyone specific for your area, please get in touch via our main address on the 'Contact' page.Co-ordinators:
East Midlands - Derby Area
Emma Lannie - ejlannie AT gmail DOT com
Event Listings:
Derby
Flash Fiction Competition
Time: Closed: 11pm, 15th April 2012
Location: Derbyshire writers ONLY.
Cost: FREE
More information: Writing East Midlands has teamed up with Derby Telegraph and Waterstones Derby, to launch a Flash Fiction Competition for Derbyshire Writers. Award-winning author Stephen Booth has agreed to judge the competition, with the shortlist and winning story being published in the Derby Telegraph. 500 word limit. The winning author will be presented with a £100 Waterstones Book Token at the East Midlands Book Awards in May. Full guidelines at www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk
Flash Fiction Writing Workshop at Central Library with Emma J Lannie
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Central Library, Derby, DE1
Cost: FREE (pre-registration necessary)
More information: Flash fiction is a short story, often told in under 500 words, and sometimes in as few as 50. To celebrate the launch of National Flash Fiction Day, Derby City Libraries have teamed up with writer Emma J. Lannie to offer flash Fiction writing workshops. So whether you're a seasoned writer wanting to try out a new form, or an absolute beginner, why not come along and give Flash fiction a try? Emma J. Lannie is a Derby based writer and Regional Co-ordinator for National Flash Fiction Day. More info and pre-register at http://flashfictioncentral.eventbrite.com/
Flash Fiction Writing Workshop at Mickleover Library with Emma J Lannie
Time: 19th May 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm
Location: Mickleover Library, Derby, DE3
Cost: FREE (pre-registration necessary)
More information: Flash fiction is a short story, often told in under 500 words, and sometimes in as few as 50. To celebrate the launch of National Flash Fiction Day, Derby City Libraries have teamed up with writer Emma J. Lannie to offer flash Fiction writing workshops. So whether you're a seasoned writer wanting to try out a new form, or an absolute beginner, why not come along and give Flash fiction a try? Emma J. Lannie is a Derby based writer and Regional Co-ordinator for National Flash Fiction Day. More info and pre-register at http://flashfictionmickleover.eventbrite.com/
Shrewsbury
Writing, Reading And Making Your Stories Heard at Shrewsbury Coffeehouse
Time: TUESDAY 15th MAY, from 7.30pm
Location: Shrewsbury Coffeehouse, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury
Cost: FREE
More information: A lively evening with readings, a compere to hold the event together, space for people to go away and write if the Muse should take them and debate about what constitutes a good short, short story. In association with local bookshops and the Shropshire Library Service.
Worcester
WLF Flash Fiction Competition
Time: Closing Date: 21st May 2012
Location: Worcester / National
Cost: Entry is £2 per story / £5 for three
More information: Worcestershire Literary Festival are supporting NFFD by holding a Flash-Fiction competition, judged by Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn and Calum Kerr. Winners will be announced at a special event (below). More info: http://www.worcslitfest.com/flash-fiction-competition/
Flash Fiction Event with Calum Kerr
Time: SATURDAY 23rd JUNE - 4-6pm
Location: Worcester University city centre campus
Cost: FREE
More information: Worcestershire Literary Festival are supporting NFFD by holding a Flash-Fiction competition (above), judged by Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn and Calum Kerr. This event will feature readings from the winners of the competition plus a special reading by Calum. More info: http://www.worcslitfest.com/flash-fiction-event-23-june-2012/
Please send your event details to the address on our Contact page, including title and type of event, time, location, any cost and a link for further information and we'll add you to the list.