RBW is interested in all forms of Creative Writing produced by the Over 50s and senior citizens - we love short stories - novels - poems - factual articles - memories about social history.
Older people carry a great wealth of the fabric of 'true' social history locked in their collective memory - if they don't share these memories and pass them on, much of the truth of our times will be lost.
On this webpage are not interested in nasty dirty material - there are plenty of places on the web for weird, cruel and nasty - this isn't one of them.
PLEASE NOTE: RBW only accept new friends who have Open Profiles and who are are genuinely interested in the art form of creative writing.
I'd like to meet:
Images From Tales From The Gaiety:Get Your Own! | View SlideshowWe would like to meet other Over 50s who have an interest in Creative Writing Workshops or in starting Creative Writing themselves.
IF YOU DON'T TELL YOUR OWN STORY, WHO WILL?
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NEW FOR 2008
New books and new workshop projects:
STAFFORD REMEMBERS : The 1940s and early 1950s . . . a collection of memories and stories told by those who were there, new book to be launched in early Spring.
STAFFORDSHIRE INTROSPECTIVE : A collection of reflective poetry by twelve Staffordshire poets. Launch 21st June 2008.
DRAMA DAY - 21st June 2008 - MET Studio Theatre - All day workshop for stage writers with professional tuition in writing scripts/stage direction with professional actors to read material. This event is in conjunction with Etruria Cafe Theatre and aims to add capacity to Stafford Festival for those interested in creative writing.
BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR MYSPACE FRIENDS WHY NOT DROP BY THEIR PAGES TO SAY HI
Music:
During 2005 we researched music of the 1890 - 1950s as performed on the Old Time Music Halls - this research was absolutely fascinating as a slice of social history.
2007's anthology is a light hearted frolic into supernatural and paranormal encounters. To be launched on 20th Sept 2007 at the Ancient High House in the Civil War Room.
Movies:
HOT FUNDING NEWS :
In 2006 Rising Brook Writers projects were supported by
Stafford Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council YOUR LIBRARY
and AGE CONCERN
In 2007 Rising Brook Writers gained lottery grant support for our new season of workshops and publishing projects.
More GOOD NEWS about fund raising:-
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are also supporting RBW community projects in 2007.
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THESE ORGANISATIONS FOR SUPPORTING RBW' CREATIVE ARTS PROJECTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
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Television:
LINK:http://www.comedyplays.co.uk
If you're into script writing for the stage check out this site for new comedy writers wanting to break into the AmDram circuit. http://www.comedyplays.co.uk
LINK: http://www.createwrt.net/
This is a brilliant site for Creative Writers (over 50s and disabled) based in the Stockport Area. Submissions accepted for poems/stories etc. Check it out. It's user and disabled access friendly. Large size fonts - audio reader/podcasts all the latest technology. WOW!!!
LINK: http://www.createwrt.net/
Link: http://www.roomintheroof.org
Room in the Roof writers' forum The Art Room, Burslem School of Art, Queen's Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ST6 3EJ - Thursday 7-9pm
Link: http://www.cityvoices.org.uk
Writers' Forum Stoke on Trent
LINK: Congleton Poets - Poems and Pints
www.harry-owen.co.uk and www.myspace.com/harrythepoet
LINK: Congleton Poet Laureate 2004 John Lindley
www.johnlindley.co.uk
Books:
Novels and Projects produced by Rising Brook Writers and new works produced by Myspace writers.
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Heroes:
2007 Anthology Launches in Sept:
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