Chairman Peter has been writing short stories and poetry for a number of years. He likes to include subject matter from all areas of life. He is interested in people's reactions to specific situations and tries to incorporate these in his work. He has a varied interest in … [Read more...]

(aka Michael Grafton) Chairman 2011-2012 Mike is one of the original members of Canvey Writers' Group (joining former teaching colleague Doreen Kingsland in 2007), and a well known presenter in meetings of unusual table-top tasks. He has a university degree in English and was … [Read more...]

Elsie enjoys writing stories, articles, poems and playlets, ranging from serious to humorous subjects. Many are inspired by true happenings. She started to make up stories many years ago to keep her children amused and found it developed into an absorbing hobby. She likes to … [Read more...]

Julie has only started to write short stories in the last year. She likes writing true to life fiction, especially romantic stories and poetry. She enjoys writing as it uses her strong imagination. Click here to view Julie's work … [Read more...]

Dave has always had an interest in writing. He enjoys creative writing classes some years ago and since retirement hopes to revive his interest and talents with the group. His favourite authors show a wide range of styles and genre. They are Iain Banks, Flann O'Brian, John … [Read more...]

Nick is currently working towards having a significant amount of his literature published in the form of a saga. He enjoys writing Science Fiction and Fantasy in a unique, inventive way. He enjoys reading books on similar subjects. Click here to view Nick's work … [Read more...]

Shani is a retired Art Teacher with an ambition to write a 'best seller'. She joined the group to hone her skills and writes insightful and witty stories. Shani enjoys painting, being involved in a local choir and is a member of the WI. She also likes to travel as much as … [Read more...]

Deborah has been writing for several years. She is currently compiling a history of her personal experiences. She has a broad view on many subjects which are reflected in her work. Since joining the writing group, she has found a passion for poetry which shows her observations of … [Read more...]

Janice's Passion is language: an avid reader of fiction, with a thirst for learning the intricacies of English grammar and later, three European languages. Her focus now is helping authors to perfect their manuscripts ready for submission to publishers. Sense and flow, … [Read more...]

Doreen retired after twenty years in teaching and took a two year writing course. She has always been interested in writing, making up stories for the children she taught. She started the writing group with Mike Emery, a teaching colleague, and is very serious about her writing. … [Read more...]

Don was born into a family of engineers (father, three brothers and brother-in-law all engineers), after failing at a different occupation, joined them. National service in Royal Engineers, worked for Supermarine and Vickers-Armstrong Aircraft. Moved into education and teaching … [Read more...]