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Poacher Turned Gamekeeper? by Juliet E McKenna

Posted on 7 May 2024 by Jacey Bedford

When I became a published fantasy author, I didn’t really plan on developing a sideline as a creative writing tutor. The first time I ran seminars was at a convention, when the writer scheduled to do them had no choice … Continue reading →

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Milford Bursaries for Writers of Colour 2024

Posted on 9 April 2024 by Jacey Bedford

We are delighted to announce that our bursary writers for 2024 are Naomi Eselojor and Plangdi Neple, both from Nigeria. We had some excellent applications and it was tough to pick out two to join us at Gladstone’s Library in … Continue reading →

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How To Be Original and Still Get Published by Juliet E McKenna

Posted on 2 April 2024 by Jacey Bedford

Can a good writer remain unique?Does a writer need a track record before originality can be attempted? I’m always surprised when hear people saying the easy way to get published is to retread the same old tracks, present the same … Continue reading →

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Milford Bursaries Retrospective

Posted on 26 March 2024 by Jacey Bedford

Here are the thoughts of Milford’s 2023 bursary winners. We’ll be announcing the recipients of the 2024 Mulford Bursaries in the next couple of weeks NEON YANG(they/them)I attended the Milford Workshop in the autumn of 2023, on the generosity of … Continue reading →

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Out of Context – Just Because We Can

Posted on 12 March 2024 by Jacey Bedford

Over the last few years we’ve grabbed sayings out of context from various sayings heard at Milford, some during critiques, some not. Here are some of our favourites – anonymous, of course (to protect the guilty). I have been hypnotised … Continue reading →

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Remembrance of Milfords Past by Kevin Smith

Posted on 27 February 2024 by Jacey Bedford

My first Milford was nearly 43 years ago (good grief!) in 1981, when it was still held at Milford-on-Sea because of the name. Among the participants was George RR Martin, and so when Game of Thrones made it big on … Continue reading →

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BSFA Awards – Vote now, time is short

Posted on 13 February 2024 by Jacey Bedford

The Milford committee would love to have your support for ECLECTIC DREAMS in the Best Collection Category. Though it doesn’t say on the listing, it’s edited by  J W Anderson, Liz Williams and Pete W Sutton .  This is the … Continue reading →

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In September 2024 Milford SF Writers’ Conference has funded places for science fiction and fantasy writers of colour. Applications are open now.

Posted on 21 November 2023 by Jacey Bedford

We welcome applications from self-identifying writers of colour from anywhere in the world to attend the Milford Writers’ Conference from Friday 13th to Friday 20th September. The venue is the delightful Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden, North Wales (just 8 miles … Continue reading →

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Milford Report 2023 by Akotowaa Ofori

Posted on 14 November 2023 by Jacey Bedford

When I applied for the Milford bursary, encouraged by the newsletter posts of previous bursary recipient, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, I was simply casting my nets. I had no idea that this would be the year that I would gain acceptance … Continue reading →

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Milford’s New Home

Posted on 23 October 2023 by Jacey Bedford

http://www.milfordsf.co.uk/ After eighteen years of running Milford SF Writers’ Conferences and Retreats at Trigonos in Nantlle, just south of Caernarfon, we have taken the enormous step of moving to a new home at Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden, just a few miles … Continue reading →

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