WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

The literature development agency for the West Midlands. Also programme and produce @bhamlitfest, and run @thesparkwriters. @ace_national NPO. writingwestmidlands.org Birmingham, uk Joined September 2009

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The Literary Consultancy @TLCUK

2 weeks ago

Discover more about the craft of self-editing for fiction with our wonderful tutor, Jon Barton. Our online course commences September 2025. Just a handful of spaces remaining! literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/self-edi…

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

3 months ago

This exciting Publishing Intern placement with The Emma Press provides a hands-on opportunity to explore sales, publicity, and marketing in an independent publishing house based in Birmingham. Click here for more info and to apply! buff.ly/6gGLP0z

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

3 months ago

For the *ninth* year in a row, @TLCUK are partnering with Michael Langan to offer 5 UK-based LGBTQ+ writers free feedback on 15k words of writing, all through #pride month! Find out more and how to apply here: buff.ly/lXYhSJM #TLCFreeReads #WritingCommunity

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

3 months ago

Summer Poetry Workshop - Mashups and Collisions with Tania Hershman, a 2-hour in-person poetry workshop at the Birmingham and Midlands Institute, city centre, on Saturday 2nd Aug from 1pm. Led by hybrid writer Tania Hershman. buff.ly/1HqDaIY

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

3 months ago

An evening reflecting upon the resilience of Palestinians in Gaza. Sat 14 June, 7.45pm. Presented by Comma Press, this is a performance of testimonies from people experiencing what Amnesty International and the UN have both described as a genocide. buff.ly/EVLahcV

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

3 months ago

With 24 groups across the West Midlands, there’s a place for every young storyteller to grow their confidence, creativity and craft. 📚 BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE — head to the link in bio to find your nearest group and secure your spot! buff.ly/wEvBRLS

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

4 months ago

🎊 Meet our panelists for the Writing for Audio discussion! Our two writers will talk about the pleasures of writing for audio, and our radio producer will share the process of making writing into sounds. For more information, visit here: buff.ly/HmDq1KO

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

4 months ago

Award-winning author, Lucy Felthouse, is running a spicy romantic fiction workshop (in-person, Woodville, South Derbyshire) on 19th June, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Tickets are just £11 (plus Eventbrite fees) and full details can be found here: buff.ly/lW2oBSK

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

4 months ago

Your Time to Write Creative Writing Workshops will be held for new and experienced writers at Brook Art Hub, Shottery. There is a one-day workshop on Saturday, 24th May 2025, and a six-week evening workshop course starting Monday, 2nd June 2025.

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

4 months ago

Serendipity Arts Festival Mini Edition represents a revolutionary approach to arts programming, where singular artistic expressions branch out to reveal the inherent interconnectedness of creative practices. 🔗 buff.ly/tJUXuv7 TO BOOK ☝️

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Kurly’s Poetry - school workshops @KurlyMc

4 months ago

Got the flyers! Coming to a conference or West Midlands school near you! #literacyengagement #reading #writing #engagement #oracy #writing #speaking #literacy #writingwestmidlands #vocabulary #poetry #fun #words #curriculum #attainment #memorhyme #kurlyspoetry #speaking #resource

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

4 months ago

Congratulations to Bethany Wheeler (@MagicalHippo), on their debut novel. It will be published in November 2025. Brimming with charm, cheekiness and heart, How Not to Kiss a Prince is a queer romantic comedy that flips fairy-tale tropes on their head. buff.ly/ZQEaBoT

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

4 months ago

🎊 Meet our panelists for the Digital Promotion discussion at this year's #NWC! They'll share what they find works and offer practical advice for those starting out or those feeling overwhelmed. For more information on the conference, visit here: buff.ly/HmDq1KO

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B Wheeler @BWheelerBooks

4 months ago

I’m attending the National Writers’ Conference at the end of the month. Anyone else going? If you’re looking for more info, I’ve dropped a 🔗 in the comments 👇

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Liz John @LizJohn_1

4 months ago

Looking forward to speaking at the National Writers Conference 31 July at Uni of Bham - discussing creative collaboration and how that can help boost your resilience as a writer. @writingwestmids writingwestmidlands.org/events/nationa…

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

4 months ago

Nine Arches Press poets will lead 3 x 1-hour webinars exploring poetry techniques from traditional form, line breaks, rhythm and using punctuation (or not) in poetry. Monday, June 9th, 16th and 23rd, 7pm-8pm BST. All 3 sessions for just £45. eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-techn…

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Voce Books @vocebooks

4 months ago

🗣️ SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS AT KILDER BAR 📚 Join us for an evening of folk retellings as walking artists HELEN BILLINGHURST & PHIL SMITH (aka CRAB & BEE) talk to ANDY HOWLETT about new @PeakrillPress book MATTER OF BRITAIN. 🎟️ Please book your ticket via Eventbrite, link in bio

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WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids

4 months ago

Calling all teachers and budding young translators! @StephenSpender #SSTPoetryPrize2025 is open for entries! Translate into English any poem from any language, or a Portuguese poem from our Spotlight booklet. buff.ly/1juTwja

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Liz John @LizJohn_1

4 months ago

Want to collaborate? I’ll be at the National Writers Conference on Sat 31 May, discussing the benefits of collaborating with other creative practitioners. Join us at Uni of Bham for unmissable industry guidance & networking @writingwestmids writingwestmidlands.org/events/nationa…