The Winchester Poetry Prize is open for entries until 31st July.

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The Carole Blake Open Doors Project is back with new opportunities to enter the publishing industry with the expert guidance of Blake Friedmann Literary Agency.

Apply by 25th April - find out more here: blakefriedmann.co.uk/vacancies

In case you missed yesterday's newsletter, check it out here: mailchi.mp/literaturework…

News of Katrina Naomi's #QuayWords event in July, some must-see exhibitions and events in #Plymouth , and a look back at some #PoetryCares sessions in North Devon.

It's a The Book Market 2024 Announcement! 🚨

Introducing some of the vendors for our fourth annual Book Market on Sunday 9th June! 🛍️

Amongst the independent bookshops and craft & book paraphernalia stalls joining us on ExeterCathedral green we have...
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Coming soon to #QuayWords ...Claire Fuller and a group of talented emerging writers reading from their work.

These #QuayVoices evenings are always inspiring, with a great variety of new writing.

📍 Exeter Custom House
📅 Sat 27 April 🕕 6.30pm
🎫 £4 / £3
quaywords.org.uk/events/quay-vo…

Thank you Care South for sharing this update on some recent #PoetryCares sessions at Fremington Manor, a care home near Barnstaple, North Devon.
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🗓️ From our Events calendar:

@bmthWritingFest
26th-28th April

A weekend extravaganza of free and ticketed talks, agent 1-2-1s, seminars, panels, performances and workshops for writers wanting to write.

More info here: bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk

Coming up a week today at Intercom Trust with 🌻 Mimi 🌻 and Jon Nash, a Playwriting Workshop and Open Mic.

Book your place now: ticketsource.co.uk/literature-wor…

Why not visit Cyprus Well, the beloved home of Charles Causley, this summer? ☀️

The house is open for cultural stays... email us at [email protected] to curate your bespoke visit.

Spread the word - there's over a month left for young writers to submit their entries.

We can't wait to open up another sack of fantastic flash fiction from young writers across the South West. ⭐

We're looking forward to a fun creative evening with Jon Nash and 🌻 Mimi 🌻 on Monday 15th April.

Tickets now available here: ticketsource.co.uk/literature-wor…

Here's an exciting new venture for Arvon taking place in Hebden Bridge from Friday 30th May to Sunday 2nd June - the first Arvon creative writing weekend, featuring high quality workshops, speed pitching sessions and a free family fun day!

📅 from our Events calendar:

St Austell will host its annual Festival of Children’s Literature (St Austell Festival of Children's Literature) from June 28th-30th. It features a stellar lineup of acclaimed children’s authors and illustrators, with tickets going on sale mid-April.

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Later this month - come along to our next #QuayWords evening to see Claire Fuller and some great emerging writers read their fiction.

Book your tickets here: quaywords.org.uk/events/quay-vo…

The April edition of the Literature Works newsletter will reach subscribers next week. ✉️

Sign up now to be the first to hear about what's next for our exciting programme and opportunities for writers in the South West: bit.ly/3oSst0m

The Endelienta Arts Cornish Language Residency returns to St Endellion this July. Check out the details on how to apply 👇

A great thread listing just some of the fantastic literary events in Exeter and beyond this April... Exeter City of Literature

Last month we welcomed Olive Olusegun as a visiting #QuayWords International Writer-in-Residence, in partnership with Poetry Africa. We were deeply inspired by her work, and we know many of you who attended events at @theaiyplym and Exeter Custom House felt the same!
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