SAW Winners’ Night 25 March 2026
What a great night we were treated to last night at the Mercure. It was SAW success night and boy there were a few! Firstly,… Read More »SAW Winners’ Night 25 March 2026
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The Scottish Association of Writers Conference 2026 – A Weekend of Creativity & Motivation.
Where else would you find a headlining trio of celebrated crime novelists, a creative scribble of writing workshops, Poetry X-Factor, Literary Bingo, a trophy table… Read More »The Scottish Association of Writers Conference 2026 – A Weekend of Creativity & Motivation.
Using Primary Sources in Writing – Fiona Johnson and Carolyn O’ Hara – 18 March 2026
On Wednesday evening, Carolyn and Fiona led a most useful and inspiring workshop. But before they got started, the important details of our upcoming Drabble… Read More »Using Primary Sources in Writing – Fiona Johnson and Carolyn O’ Hara – 18 March 2026
Reading Circles – 11 March 2026
Tonight was a relatively laid-back evening in contrast to some of the more introspective evenings involving workshops. Here, members got a chance to bring in… Read More »Reading Circles – 11 March 2026
Beware the Rabbit-hole! An evening with Catherine Czerkawska 4 March 2026
Playwright and author of both historical fiction and non-fiction, Catherine Czerkawska gave us a fascinating insight into her writing process. Perhaps her history degrees give… Read More »Beware the Rabbit-hole! An evening with Catherine Czerkawska 4 March 2026
ALL ABOUT BOOKS– 28 January 2026
An array of clustered chairs greeted us, each with a pen and a pad of Mercure note paper. We were going to be busy! Marion… Read More »ALL ABOUT BOOKS– 28 January 2026
AYR SCRIEVERS’ CLUB – SKILL BIGGIN SESSION – 11/02/26
The nicht’s stint fur Ayr Scrievers wis “Hoo tae pit thegither ma novel”, a skill biggin session gien by oor President Fiona Johnson. Fiona highlichtit… Read More »AYR SCRIEVERS’ CLUB – SKILL BIGGIN SESSION – 11/02/26
Five Stars at Ayr Writers’ Club with Ross Sayers – 4 February 2026
On Wednesday evening at Ayr Writers’ Club we were delighted to welcome Young Adult Author, Ross Sayers, as our guest speaker. Ross took us right… Read More »Five Stars at Ayr Writers’ Club with Ross Sayers – 4 February 2026
SHARING CIRCLES– 28 January 2026
Receiving feedback from our peers is what SHARING CIRCLES is all about, and there was a quiet buzz of anticipation as the President’s table filled… Read More »SHARING CIRCLES– 28 January 2026
Morag Fullerton – 21 January 2026
When you go to the cinema, do you wait to watch the credits roll by while everyone else makes a quick exit? I stay seated… Read More »Morag Fullerton – 21 January 2026
Wednesday 14 January 2026 – Welcome Back
2026 got off to a great start, with a packed first session of the year on Wednesday evening. It was a lovely way to begin… Read More »Wednesday 14 January 2026 – Welcome Back
Waterstones @ Christmas 10 December 2025
There’s something special about sneaking into Waterstones after hours. Getting a bookshop all to yourself is pretty much a dream come true for quite a… Read More »Waterstones @ Christmas 10 December 2025