It’s amazing what you learn at read-arounds. Tennessee Williams, for instance, died by choking on a bottle top and The...
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Writing for Pleasure – and Profit!
Would you like to see your work in print, broadcast on radio or television, performed in the theatre, or made into a film?
I joined the club to learn how to tell my story in writing, but I found more than that. I found support, friendship, inspiration, motivation and even a trophy and a book deal!
Uuganaa Ramsay
Welcome to the Club
Founded over 50 years ago, Ayr Writers’ Club is one of the biggest and most successful writing groups in Scotland.
Whether you have never written before, or are a published author, new members and visitors (£3) are always welcome. Why not try a couple of nights – watch for the 2022/23 Programme being announced– pick out your favourite evenings.
MEMBERSHIP
Full Membership is £50, Student Membership £30, and Online Membership is £25. Guests and visitors are asked to pay £3, which is refunded on joining.
JOIN ONLINE HERE anytime throughout the year.
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP of Ayr Writers’ Club gives access to meetings, invited speakers, feedback events, book-token-prizes and trophy-winning competitions, the annual Scottish Association of Writers’ Weekend Conference in March, and so much more.
From the Blog
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Scottish Arts Trust Story Awards The Edinburgh Award for Flash Fiction is now open to writers until August 31st with...
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