The Society of Women Writers and Journalists
We are proud to announce a special writing competition in memory of the late Elaine Everest. Could you write the opening chapter of a saga novel, set between 1910 and 1960? This competition is open to all writers, both established and unpublished, and you do not have to be a SWWJ member! There are three cash prizes, PLUS the winner will receive a year’s free membership to the Romantic Novelists’ Association and see their name engraved on our beautiful silver trophy.
We had a great time at our summer event at the BMA in Tavistock Square on June 18th
130 Years of the SWWJ
We celebrated our 130th anniversary on 1st May 2024
When The Society of Women Writers and Journalists [SWWJ] was created on 1 May 1894 by newspaper and businessman Joseph Snell Wood, little did he or anyone else know at the time, that over a century later, the Society would be still promoting and supporting women writers.
Since that day, we continue to champion women writers and all writers, both here in the UK and across the world.
We have a wonderful membership of published writers, authors, journalists, poets, playwrights, editors and more. We also support and encourage aspiring writers just beginning their journey.
Writing is a solitary business, so the role of the writing community to help us all grow and flourish as writers, is important.
To mark our special milestone, we gathered together at the House of Lords in Westminster, 130 years to the day our Society began, for a special lunch and prizegiving – read all about it here.
Thank you to all our members, past and present for 130 years of words
Why not take a look through our history here on our website and if you are not already a member, see what we do and join us!
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History
Founded in 1894 by newspaper proprietor, Joseph Snell Wood, as the Society of Women Journalists, the Society has a rich and varied history.
