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Caversham Writers

A place of mutual support for aspiring authors and enthusiastic hobbyists alike. For writers of fiction or nonfiction, poetry or prose, fantasy or reality. "If you write, you're a writer."

By Adrian Raffill

· Launched 2 years ago

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Caversham Writers

Write Local. Get Read.

Why your next piece might belong in the local paper, not just your drafts folder.

Jun 19•Adrian Raffill

From Feedback to Publication

The latest Caversham Writers member to get published

Jun 12•Adrian Raffill

How to make your writing voice stand out.

Plus, Independent Bookshop Week.

Jun 5•Adrian Raffill

Recent posts

What my weekend in Norfolk taught me about plotting

Plotting vs pantsing isn't a choice—it's a spectrum

May 29•Adrian Raffill

Why I Reached Fever Pitch This Week

Plus our latest writing prompt.

May 22•Adrian Raffill

The Hero's Journey - A Case Study

Plus Member News and some exciting events upcoming...

May 15•Adrian Raffill

A Fantastic Writing Prompt

Abigail sets the group a challenge at this week's Prompt-Write Night

May 1•Adrian Raffill

What Literary Agents Are Really Looking For

And how to pitch to them. An evening with Carolyn May McGlone of May Literary Agency - full audio.

Apr 24•Adrian Raffill