Writing Wrongs was founded in 2016 by a group of writers who wanted to stay connected after completing a series of creative writing courses. Since then, it has grown into a vibrant, supportive and inspiring group with its members achieving success in publishing, performance, and competitions. The group’s greatest achievement, however, is that it has helped empower each of its members to grow in confidence and skill.
Several founding and long-standing members are still actively involved, and from time to time, Writing Wrongs welcomes newcomers who bring fresh ideas and perspectives, creating a dynamic mix of experience and innovation that enriches the work of all involved.
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Writing Wrongs at the 2026 Byres Road Book Festival
The Writing Wrongs Event on Saturday 26th September at the Byres Road Book Festival was, by all accounts, a great success. Details follow soon, but in the meantime, here is some information on the inaugural Denis Robertson-Sullivan Flash Fiction Competition.
We were delighted by the overwhelming response to the first ever Denis Robertson-Sullivan Flash Fiction Competition, and truly enjoyed reading all the submissions.
Entries were sent to the judging panel identified only by the title of the entrants’ work. The volume of high-quality submissions made the final decision incredibly difficult for our judges.
For those who did not place in the first three, please know that this outcome reflects the intense competition and limited slots, rather than the merit of your writing. Condensing a narrative into flash fiction is a unique art form, and we very much appreciate the time, creativity, and effort everyone put into their submissions.
As is customary, the winners were announced in reverse order at the Writing Wrongs all-day event at the West End Book Festival on Saturday 26th September by popular Scottish actor Colin McCredie.
In 3rd position, receiving:
* A Book Token
* Their story to be published in the 2027 Writing Wrongs Anthology and the Writing Wrongs website
Julie Heron “Rain Check”
As Julie was not present, “Rain Check was read out by Writing Wrongs member Michael Goodman, and her book token will be sent to her with our congratulations.
In 2nd position, receiving:
* A Book Token
* Their story to be published in the 2027 Writing Wrongs Anthology and the Writing Wrongs website
Kate Sloan “Agnes Speaks Her Mind”
As Kate was not present, “Agnes Speaks Her Mind” was read out by Writing Wrongs member Keith Moore, and her book token will be sent to her with our congratulations.
And in first place, the winner of the 2026 Denis Robertson-Sullivan Flash Fiction Award
Kate Sloan “Three Sheets” (aka “Trick or Treat”)
Who receives:
* A Book Token
* Their story to be published in the 2027 Writing Wrongs Anthology
* Their story to be published on Writing Wrongs website
AND the 2026 Denis Robertson-Sullivan Flash Fiction Award.
As Kate was not present, ““Three Sheets” was read out by Writing Wrongs member Terry Brennan, and her award and book token will be sent to her with our congratulations.
Special thanks to Colin McCredie for hosting the award ceremony, the Open Mic and Guest Panel on the day and to all who entered the competition.
Lorraine Queen's debut novel
Howard Odoms is just one of the virile American servicemen stationed thousands of miles from home. They find themselves in a sleepy holiday destination in Scotland,which has become a strategic submarine base during the Cold War. The sailors don't want to fit in, and the locals don't want to make room for them. The exceptions are young women, who ache for some fun and excitement - which the Americans are happy to provide.
Of all the bars in Dunoon, the Anchor Bar is one of the few that will serve Americans- and the only one that will admit coloured servicemen like Howard. Amid the girls flocking to town to bag themselves American boyfriends, the barmaids in the Anchor have prime position, with a clientele all to themselves.
Howard likes sex. He's good at it and is happy to practice his talent whenever the opportunity arises. It's the one pastime that makes it bearable to be stationed in a place where he's persecuted for the colour of his skin.
He intends to return to America the instant this posting is up. He's not going to let anything get in the way of that - not his besotted girlfriend nor her plan to keep him for herself. Any mistakes will remain behind in Scotland.
But the best-laid plans are subject to human error. And as Howard discovers, the past is a hard thing to bury...
Just One Little Pill by Lorraine Queen. Available online at Amazon.co.uk, Waterstones, and all good bookstores
2025 Byres Road Book Festival
Click on the image to see photographs and a full 'flipbook' report on the Writing Wrongs full-day event at the Byres Road Book Festival (including what happened when the fire alarm went off!).
Thanks to everyone who attended. Going by the feedback (which you will see on the report), we will certainly be back again next year, and may even announce another event before that.
Links to some of our members' writing
Our members submit work to the group throughout the year. Here are some examples, including pieces which have been published.
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Goodbye to a founding member
Denis Robertson Sullivan 1945-2026
Every individual is multi faceted and no matter how long or how well we know someone, there will always be parts of their lives and personality that are unknown to us.
Today we say a final goodbye to Denis, who to our writing community over the past eleven years has been a friend, colleague and mentor. We who have been lucky enough to enjoy his company during those years miss him enormously.
To us he was a creative and prolific writer, always keen to give helpful feedback to others and someone with boundless energy whose enthusiasm could pick you up, dust you down and send you off with a spring in your step.
Of the four novels he wrote during the years with Writing Wrongs, each were clever and entirely different from each other. The first and to us the best known is The Accidental Patriot. It is a stunning epic that is with a professional editor right now. We very much look forward to reading the finished book and are only sorry that Denis won’t be here to enjoy the success of one of the final accomplishments of this facet of a truly remarkable life.
Writing Wrongs 17th January 2026