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Summer news: publishing deals for Heather and Ali
Hello fellow writers and readers and apologies for being off the scene for a while. However we have some excellent news to report and can also give you the heads-up for our next event in October, part of the annual Bristol Litfest extravaganza. First, the good news. In between all that short story action last year,…
Submissions closed
Thanks to all those who submitted. Participants will be announced by October 15th. You are invited to submit stories from 500 – 1500 words on the theme of Crime for our Story Sunday on October 22nd. Deadline October 1st. Check out how to do it on our submissions page.
Jean’s new book and #HiddenGems at Keynsham and @bristollibrary
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Need help with writing? Join us at Southbank, Bedminster
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Jean Burnett asks if our hard-won rights are are less secure than we think. Feminist writers have frequently highlighted the connection between hard times and a backlash against working mothers in particular and working women generally. This begs the question, is the issue of women’s rights a moveable feast…is it a case of yes, dear…





