Join Leicester Libraries and Community Centres for an evening of crime and thrills with authors Tom Benn and Bridget Walsh.

Including a free copy of Jo Nesbo's The Jealousy Man for all who attend.

Taking place 23rd April. Book now ⬇️
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/event/other-wo…

15 winners. £23K of prizes in training, mentoring, assessment and coaching. One unmissable development opportunity.

For writers facing barriers due to health, mental health, identity or social circumstance.

Submit your poetry or prose entries here ⬇️
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/event/competit…

Join award-winning author and comedian Njambi McGrath for the launch of her debut novel, Rinsing Mükami’s Soul.

'An immersive, heart-wrenching and identifiably Kenyan book.'

Taking place at Leicester Libraries and Community Centres on Weds 17th April. Book here ⬇️
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/event/other-ri…

Sneak peak into our Surviving by Storytelling exercise booklet 🤫 Featuring prompts to help you unpack your mental health through creative writing.

You can find out more about the project on our website here ⬇
bit.ly/WEMCARERS

Wondering whether to apply for a Northern Promise TLC Award?

2022 winner Khatijah Balu says, 'It really helped strengthen my identity as a writer – from being a hobbyist to wanting to pursue publication.'

Read more about Khatijah's experience 👇
newwritingnorth.com/journal/khatij…

Derbyshire-based, aged 10-17 and looking for creative summer fun? Our FREE Derby Young Writers' Group launches next month!

Delivered in partnership with Derby Poetry Festival and hosted by TheSmallprintCompany.

Find out more and sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/DERBYWG

📢New, local poetry from the Coastal Communities project 📢

Find out what residents in #Mablethorpe , #EastLindsey , #Skegness and surrounding areas have to say about their local communities.

Available to read on our website now.

A really great opportunity for Autistic young writers aged 10-13🖊️ FREE online #CreativeWriting workshops 💡

Here's a quick sneak peek of our 2024 programme 👀

Our monthly workshops for young people aged 10 to 17, kick off in May

Join DPF & Writing East Midlands on the 3rd Saturday of the month at TheSmallprintCompany between 1 - 3pm.

Sign-up now:
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/young-writers-…

Sometimes you need an extra pair of eyes on your manuscript to take it to the next level.

The Northern Promise TLC Awards offer winners an in-depth editorial report on their work-in-progress from The Literary Consultancy, as well as £500 and career support opportunities.

#NorthernWritersAwards

💡 Opportunity for 18-30 year olds in Nottinghamshire

City Arts Nottingham have extended the deadline for their ELEVATE creative careers programme

Apply before 23rd April 👇

Did you know it's #NationalWalkingDay today? 👟

DPF's 'Write the Wilderness' project kicks off this weekend at Swadlincote Woodlands & Park

Join us from 1 - 3pm with walks will be led by poet & walk leader Sophie Sparham

Tix are free but booking is essential

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A brilliant opportunity with Writing East Midlands 👇👇👇
#bolsover Bolsover District Council

📢Free opportunities for Autistic young writers📢

Including free workshops, chances to perform and opportunities to publish your own writing. All among an understanding group of likeminded young people.

Next workshop: 23rd April, ONLINE

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/BTSCYP

Tickets are flying out the door for Sunday's Bad Betty Live Peggy's Skylight Jazz Club so grab yrs while you can!

And a heads-up that you can book for our May / June events now + workshops from Vanessa Kisuule Harry Baker Malika Booker 🔥🥰💫

Line-ups & links:
badbettypress.com/events/

What does it mean to be in good or bad health? What happens when we reflect on our experiences with care and illness?

Find out what you want to say about your experiences in this series of therapeutic creative writing workshops.

More info here ⬇️
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/event/workshop…

Keep your young writer reading over the summer holidays!

Our new Derby Young Writers' Group launches in May.

Come along, hone your skills and get creative ⬇️
bit.ly/DERBYWG

I have 1 space for my next poetry course, starting Tuesday, 16th April 7-9pm on Zoom. The focus is on exploring the poems of others. Whilst not based on my book, it does employ the same detailed analysis. Please DM for details. Trust me, it's fun! #poetry #poetry twitter

This is a fantastic opportunity to speak to a literary agent in #Leicester . Apply now!

📢 Writer in residence wanted 📢

Build creative relationships and inspire new writing. Working with communities in Bolsover District Cultural Corridor.

Deadline to apply ➡️ 3rd May 2024
And more here ➡️ bit.ly/WEMJOBBWR