Our full annual programme of events at a glance in a handy printable PDF file. Please check the website for additions and last minute changes.
Writing Workshop Sat 23 Sep 2023
10am-12.30pm Abbey Row Community Centre Kelso, TD5 7BJ
This practical writing workshop is designed to send you home with lots of ideas and draft material, whether you’re a complete beginner or working on your next novel. A morning full of prompts and inspiration to get you writing – use it to generate new writing, explore a character you’ve already created, or simply come along and see what happens! Works for poetry, fiction, memoir, short fiction – all genres. With experienced workshop leader, Rachel Kerr. BWF MEMBERS: free NON-MEMBERS: £5 suggested donation BOOK: email BWFRachel@gmail.com
Quiz & Open Mic Social Mon 27 Nov 2023
7pm-9pm Marmions at the Wynd Melrose, TD6 9LB
A light-hearted quiz and opportunity to share your writing in our open mic. Dining / refreshments available in advance or during interval from Marmions. Please reserve your open mic slot in advance when you book your place. Raffle prizes welcome. BWF MEMBERS: £contributions welcome NON-MEMBERS: £5 BOOK: email BWFHayley@gmail.com
Peer Critique 8 Dec 2023 – 15 Feb 2024
Online / via email Our very own Peer Critique for BWF members. Submit your work for comment and useful critique by your BWF peers. We will email members with full details.
10.30am-1pm Abbey Row Community Centre Kelso, TD5 7BJ
Whether writing fact or fiction, research is essential. This interactive talk for writers and would-be writers will guide you in the right direction. Presented by Peter Munro who wrote a family and local history column in The Border Telegraph and Peeblesshire News for over 13 years. BWF MEMBERS: free NON-MEMBERS: £5 suggested donation BOOK: bwfhayley@gmail.com
Films for Change presents The Nettle Dress Sun 24 Mch 2024
4pm-6pm Unit Four, The Cornucopia Room 4 Towerdykeside, Hawick TD9 9EA
The Nettle Dress is “A modern-day fairytale and hymn to the healing power of nature and slow craft”. TICKETS: £5 via Eventbrite or on the door BOOK/INFO:via Eventbrite – click here ENQUIRIES:projects@cornucopia.net
Performance Practice Thu 16 May 2024
7pm-9pm Marmions at the Wynd Melrose, TD6 9LB
Come along and explore performance techniques to best showcase your writing – whether prose or poetry – in front of an audience. With Tom Murray, poet, fiction writer and playwright, experienced in performing his work in venues large and small. BWF MEMBERS: free NON-MEMBERS: £5 suggested donation BOOK:
Borders Writers' Forum 