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This fortnight the spotlight is on The Creative Writing Society. It is a relatively new society that has only taken off this year. The membership base is ever expanding and everyone is welcome, all you need is an enthusiasm for writing – of any kind.

It covers all areas, not just poetry and prose; some members are writing plays and one is writing a pantomime. Everyone is welcome: you don’t need to be on a Creative Writing degree to join. In fact, the more variation in the group the better, because it provides more ideas.

The society understands that one of the main reasons people write is to get published, so they are working on two publications.

The first is Borderlines, a collaboration of the entire university’s work that mainly covers the areas of short prose, poetry and travel writing.

It is also working on a Yearbook that will be exclusively for The Creative Writing Society, publishing the best work that their members have produced, plus information and pictures from the amazingly fun socials.

The Society is a great place to meet new people and have fun; everyone is really friendly and welcoming. Whether it’s going to plays, open-mic nights or to the pub, everybody always have a great time.

The Creative Writing Society is the perfect place to get your work read and to get an informed opinion on it. You can develop valuable skills as a writer and as an editor.

The meetings are a hub of inspiration; the members are always ranting and debating about something in their lives, providing both entertainment and inspiration for your next piece of work. Meetings are every Monday at 6pm in Function Room 2 at the Union, so we hope to see you there!

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If any students are interested in writing, Barnardo's are hosting a fantastic writing competition called 10play. You write a play lasting 10 minutes, pay a £10 donation and you could have your play perfomed live at a theatre in Liverpool by professional actors!! 
 
Each script will be read by professionals at LA productions and the best bunch will be read by our top judges Jimmy McGovern, Jack Thorne and Colin McKeown. 
 
To find out more visit www.barnardos.org.uk/10play

Sian Fraser - Fri, 25 Jan 2008