About GSFWC

Since its foundation in 1986, the Glasgow Science Fiction Writer’s Circle has spawned several novelists, and its short story writers have seen their work published in the professional SF press around the world, appearing in anthologies, magazines, and annual year’s best collections.

We hold fortnightly meetings in Glasgow city centre and our critiques operate according to the Milford Rules. Members have a couple of weeks to read a submitted story or novel excerpt and prepare comments. Then, on the night of a discussion, with the author present, the other writers critique it, going around the table. After this the author of the piece gets to reply to their critique. It’s a method that’s worked exceedingly well for us over the years.

If you’re interested in participating in our group, please email us. Beginners are as welcome as experienced writers (almost none of us had anything published professionally prior to joining the group). If you prefer to drop in on one of our sessions and see how we operate without commitment, that is entirely okay, as we’re very friendly and the group contains a strong social element. Our meeting schedule is published on this site.