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Next HWG meeting will be: Wednesday, April 9th, 18:30.

Do you live local to Hartlepool and have an interest in all things to do with writing? Are you a budding Author, Screenplay Writer, Poet or Short Story Writer? Would you like to bounce a few ideas across some like-minded individuals? Would you like some pointers from experienced authors when diving into the murky world of Traditional Publishing and Self Publishing? Well, the Hartlepool Writers Group may just be the place for you. Mail us through our contact page if you would like to attend our next meeting. You might enjoy being there … and we would certainly enjoy meeting you!

WHAT'S HAPPENING ...!

Next Meeting - Wednesday April 9th

Our Location: Hartlepool Hub Central: 124 York Road, TS26 9DE:

We are adding a new feature to this page in the form of original written work submitted by our members. 

The author name and a link to their work will be displayed below.

I Quentin Cope I Denise Sparrowhawk I Adam McClean I Mikaella Lock I

Notes on our Meeting – Wednesday 12/03/25

The weather beat up our attendance numbers this month but nevertheless we had a very productive meeting focusing in on our latest project. We were able to offer a little clarity to everyone concerning the production of play scripts and we listened to some ideas from the group as well as take part in the reading of two scripts from Tony and Quentin. Now that the seeds are firmly sown, we are looking forward to next month when hopefully everyone will be able to present their ideas with the expectation of picking one to progress through to a final edited script. The theme is open as long as it meets the requirements of clean language and common decency. Stage set requirements should be minimal and the maximum number of actors on stage limited to three. We are looking for one long script in several acts. Running time would be up to an hour and a half or three of four shorter offerings with minimal changeover requirements regarding back-set and lighting. So, don't forget to come along to our next meeting if you have an interest in all things 'writing' and as usual we will look forward to seeing you on Wednesday April 9th. All location and contact details are available on our website.

This extra note is directed to any drama groups, college theatre groups or performance groups in the Hartlepool area. We are looking to partner with a group wishing to produce and perform the final script. We would regard this as a collaboration and expect that the work would suit a small venue in or close to Hartlepool. If you wish to make contact please use the contact-form on our website.

Notes on our Meeting – Wednesday 12/02/25

Our thanks go out to everyone who attended our second monthly meeting of 2025. Our February focus was on a new project and an eventual collaboration with other groups having an interest in drama. We would be looking at possibly acting out a short two or three act production to a live audience. As you will have guessed by now, we are playing with the idea of directing our multi-talented writing skills in the direction of live theatre. The object of the exercise would be to write a play or drama in two or three acts. There would be a maximum of three actors. Our aim would be to bring it to a point where we would seek to join forces with a local (North East) drama group in order to perform the final script to a live audience. If you wish to join us on this rather exciting journey we would ask that you attend our next meeting on the second Wednesday of March at 18:30 Hrs. You will need to have with you the outline of an original story involving a maximum of three actors and a reasonably detailed Bio and background of each. Your script should not be intended to shock, contain unacceptable language or make reference to any form of anti-social views or opinions. The object of the exercise is to 'entertain' and not create fear or anxiety. This script should be 'your' work and not have any involvement with AI. We hope this will be a great HWG project for 2025. If you wish to become involved then make sure you attend our next meeting on Wednesday March 12th where we will be 'reading' all proposals and hopefully voting on one that will gain everyone's support.

Notes on our meeting - 08/01/25

Thanks go out to everyone who joined together at our first meeting of the year. The weather and sickness dented our numbers a little but we took the opportunity to discuss our writing plans for the year ahead. It seems that 2025 will turn out to be a productive year for our members with several having kick-started projects ranging from full length novels through to novellas, stand-up comedy scripts, poetry and film scripts. We also discussed the possibility of supporting an adult literary festival at some future date in the year and Denise will carry the proposal forward to see if the council will offer some form of sponsorship. All in all, it was a meeting full of optimism and President Trump willing, we will all meet again next month on Wednesday 12th February.

Notes on our meeting - 04/12/24

Thanks go out to everyone who joined together at our last meeting of the year on Wednesday December 4th. Just to be clear, there will be no meeting on our normal scheduled date of Wednesday December 11th (the second Wednesday of the month). Extra thanks go to Denise and Christine who supplied the truly excellent Christmas themed cakes and biscuits. We issued all the ordered copies of 'Alone' and praise must be lavished upon everyone who managed to have the right money with them. (Ho ... Ho ... Ho ...!) We have a further order for seven units and if you wish to add to that number please email Quentin. The order will be placed with Amazon on Monday. It's been a busy and eventful year leaving us all with much to discuss. The 2024 Anthology 'Alone' is now on the bookshelves so we need to get down to some hard promotional work. A set of 'promo' images can be downloaded from the web site (PROMO link in Menu) and a set of animations provided upon request. (by email to Quentin) There were several ideas launched as to what we might do as a group next year. Various possibilities were discussed and everyone agreed to come back at our January meeting on Wednesday 8th with a set of outline proposals. In the meantime we wish all HWG members a very content and restful time at Christmas and an energised and healthy New Year. See you all again on January 8th and a Happy Christmas to you all!