Alison Chisholm, poet and writer, has been a regular columnist for Writing Magazine for many years. On Wednesday evening she...
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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?
What’s good about the club? – ENCOURAGEMENT – to be adventurous and try something new. VARIETY – no two weeks are ever the same. INSPIRATION – from hearing invited speakers, or from other members’ successes.
Carolyn O'Hara
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 (£4) are always welcome. Why not try a couple of nights – the 2024/25 Programme will be announced soon, so you can pick out your favourite evenings.
MEMBERSHIP
Full Membership is £54, Student Membership £32, and Online Membership is £27. Guests and visitors are asked to pay £4, 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.
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