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FROME WRITERS' COLLECTIVE

A friendly and welcoming network for all local writers – why not join today?

 STILL A LIGHT 
 MEET THE AUTHOR and BOOK LAUNCH 

THURSDAY 16 APRIL @ THE ARCHANGEL 

MICHAEL T PHILLIPS
in conversation with Kylie Fitzpatrick  

ELUSIVE ERIC 
 BOOK LAUNCH 

THURSDAY 1 May @ THE ARCHANGEL

 with author, JANE HUGHES

in conversation with Felice Hardy

ANNIE ELLIOT –  CONGRATULATIONS!

Many thanks to Annie Elliot for giving us an great evening with Mrs Dickens, and plenty of insights into her illuminating new book: Mr & Mrs Dickens: her story. See you again at #fromefestival!

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Email fromewriterscollective@gmail.com to find out more.

BALANCING ACTS

Brilliant collection of short plays presented at the Merlin Theatre by FWC scriptwriters and actors. Many congratulations to all involved!

FROME SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2026

The 2026 Frome Festival Short Story Competition is now open. Stories of 1000-2200 words invited. £6 per entry until March 31st, and £8 later. Please go to the competition website for full details: 
fromeshortstorycompetition.co.uk 

This year’s judge is novelist Claire Fuller, who won the Costa Novel Award for ‘Unsettled Ground’ in 2021.

FWC AGM
and 

NEW MEMBERS’ WELCOME SOCIAL 

A big thank you to all members who participated in our New Members’ Social and our 2026 AGM. A great evening and lovely to see everyone!

WHAT A GREAT OPEN MIC NIGHT!
Watch out for the next one in June. 

Book free ticket at: fromewriterscollective@gmail.com