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Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Founded 1894. President Floella Benjamin. Writers at all levels and working in all genres. Men welcome too. Join us!

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@SWWJ
SWWJ
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Save the date! Friday 12 June. We will be presenting the trophy to our Elaine Everest saga competition winner, enjoying afternoon tea, a book raffle, and the wonderful Virginia Heath speaking. BMA House, London. From 1.30pm. Ticket info coming soon! Members and guests welcome.
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@JaneAustenHouse
Jane Austen’s House
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Spring Sense and Sensibility Festival at Jane Austen’s House, 1-4 May. Find out what’s on, from fascinating talks and tours to lively workshops, performances and more! Day passes and virtual passes available. Plus, free drop-in events! 🔗Book tickets here: https://t.co/X1Icj0ItZj
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Listening to Mike Gayle talking about libraries, being an agony aunt, and writing novels! #lbf2026
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Viv is here today @LondonBookFair about to hear Mike Gayle speak. Not too crowded, and a good atmosphere today. Books everywhere you look! Any other members about? #lbf2026
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@500_flash
Flash 500 Writing Competitions
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Love writing flash fiction? Are you looking for a #writingcompetition with good prize money? https://t.co/yDpst8hdJA Entries close 31 March Prizes: £300/£200/£100 plus publication #flashfiction #writers #writingcommunity
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flash500.com
Welcome to the Flash Fiction Competition by Flash 500! This is a flash fiction competition where the prize money truly reflects the skill required to enc...
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@NatKleinman
Natalie Kleinman
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A springtime walk through the park, or maybe the pages of this book Free with #KindleUnlimited or #99p to buy #doglovers #Romance https://t.co/agpVntjHTs
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@Pen_to_Print
Pen to Print
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**2 WEEKS TO GO** Pen to Print Short Story Competition Win a Tablet PC and your piece published by Write On! Magazine Closing Date: 12 Noon, 23 March 2026 How to Enter: https://t.co/rapxEeiJbI Pls read T's & C's Any subject but it should not be no more than 2,000 words long.
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@Writers_Artists
Writers & Artists
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Do you want to write swoon-worthy romances? Are you drawn to writing stories that centre female characters and experience? Then don't miss your chance to book 'Writing Romance and Women’s Fiction'! Book: https://t.co/FEa7SgX3e6
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@BeatrixPotterSo
The Beatrix Potter Society
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Today is International Women’s Day- we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women around the world. Beatrix Potter was not only a beloved writer and artist, but also a scientist, farmer, conservationist, and entrepreneur. Her extraordinary legacy continues to inspire!
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@LondonBookFair
The London Book Fair, 10-12 March 2026
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Planning ahead? Take a moment to explore the floorplan and map out your route before you arrive. So you can spend less time navigating and more time discovering. View the full floorplan here: https://t.co/p00i0F636g #LBF #LondonBookFair
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@FloellaBenjamin
Floella Benjamin
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To women across the world stay strong and motivate each other#IWD
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SWWJ
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As #IWD2026 approaches, let's remember how hard it once was for #womenwriters, forced to hide behind male pen names, not treated seriously or equally, and how far we have come. We were founded in 1894 to support women who write...and we still do. Be proud to pick up your pen!
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@NobelPrize
The Nobel Prize
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Happy International Women’s Day! We’re celebrating women who have changed the world. Here are all of the amazing women who have received the #NobelPrize and their remarkable achievements at the time of the award. Tell us about the women who inspire you the most – and why.
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@Waterstones
Waterstones
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Happy 115th #InternationalWomensDay!!!! What are your favourite books written by women? 📚 #IWD2026
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@JennyWorstall
Jenny Worstall 💖🎵
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@womensday
Women's Day
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Today marks #InternationalWomensDay, a time to consider progress, harness the power of collective action & stand in solidarity. While many celebrate, we also hold space for those facing conflict, injustice & the ongoing struggle for equality👉️ https://t.co/drEbOn4kph #GiveToGain
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@KaySeeley1
Kay Seeley
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Happy International Women''s Day We realise the importance of our voices only when we are silenced. (Malala Yousufzai)
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@500_flash
Flash 500 Writing Competitions
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Flash fiction #writingcompetition up to 500 words https://t.co/yDpst8hdJA Closes for entries 31 March #flashfiction #amwriting #vss Prizes £300/£200/£100
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@WritingMagazine
Writing Magazine
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The April issue of Writing Magazine is OUT NOW, and it’s packed with new paths for your creativity to explore. In this new issue, you’ll find a new series on writing poetry that will entice even non-poets into trying their hand at verse. https://t.co/ZZiqScK7ap
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@SWWJ
SWWJ
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Well done @SwwjMargaret We are losing count of your pocket novel successes now!
@SwwjMargaret
Margaret Mounsdon
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Just had some great news from Tracey Steel @peoplesfriend my latest Pocket Novel will be published on 18 June no 1072 entitled The Island of Lemons. I am off the celebrate. @SWWJ
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