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For writers who need a fresh pair of eyes on their work the The Literary Consultancy Free Reads Scheme is open!👀⬇️ With one month left to apply. You could be one of six writers to receive professional feedback from an editor - all for free. Find out if your eligible: bit.ly/FREEREADS

We will be at the National Creative Writing Industry Day this Saturday, 9 November. SoA Contracts Advisor and Advisory Clinic podcast host Theo Jones will appear on a panel and be running a stand with info and goodies. Join us at Manchester Writing School for the 10th anniversary event!

Our mentoring service is a great way to get feedback on your manuscript and make sure it's submission ready! We provide 6 1-to-1 sessions with a professional editor, and a full #ManuscriptAssessment. Find out more: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/mentoring/

Let's get personal (through poetry)✍️❤️ Drawing on techniques used in his Polari Prize-winning collection 'playtime', award-winning poet Andrew McMillan explores writing the 'self' in this online masterclass. Tickets only £15 - more info here: bit.ly/PERSPOETRY

Free for screenwriters! From Shooting People 🎥. Hear directly from indie screenwriters who've secured sustainable work in the field. Featuring knowledge, insights and a live Q&A. 26th November - save your space here: writingeastmidlands.co.uk/event/screenwr…

A creative space for cultivating joy, humour and a little bit of laughter! Join local poet Leanne Moden for a creative writing session designed to bring out your inner whimsy and put some playful poetry on the page. Online - tickets here: writingeastmidlands.co.uk/event/writing-…

New exhibition coming to Leicester! Join Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in celebrating 100 Black British women who have made a mark. Featuring portraits from 5 Black UK-based artists. A true celebration of tenacity and perseverance - don't miss this: writingeastmidlands.co.uk/event/100-blac…

Live discussion for Notts-based writers interested in local activism. Come along to Five Leaves Bookshop this December to discuss activism in Nottingham, organising and protest rights. With talks from Leah Cowan and Christian Weaver. More info: writingeastmidlands.co.uk/event/your-rig…

Why should you enter the East Mids Free Reads Scheme?🤔⬇️ "It does what friends, other writing group members, your partner or the dog can't do."❤️ Find out if you're eligible for free feedback on your writing here: bit.ly/FREEREADS

🚨 Calling Wolverhampton Creatives🚨 Counterculture Partnership LLP have been commissioned by Wolves Council to develop a 5-year cultural strategy, and they want to hear from you! 📢 Join the team on Thurs 14 Nov from 10-12.30 to have your say 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/wolverhampto…?

New job roles for writers available! We're running a new writing group for Autistic writers from the LGBTQ+ community. And we need Lead and Shadow Writers to facilitate! Sound like something you want to get involved with? 👀👇 bit.ly/BTSLEADNWS bit.ly/BTSSHADOWNWS

Good news! We've been successful in our latest Arts Council England project application for £28,500 💜 We'll be using the money to: 🎉 partner with National Literacy Trust to pilot a Young Publisher scheme in a local school 🎉 create book events for children & families with Sandwell Libraries

Writer jobs available 📢 Seeking two Autistic, LGBTQ+ writers to run writing groups for Autistic, LGBTQ+ participants in South East England! Apply now if you want to lead writing exercises, share your passion for writing and inspire others! More info ➡️ bit.ly/WORKWITHWEM

Happy Trans Awareness Week 2024! We'd like to take moment to celebrate trans individuals, honoring their resilience and stories. We hope to create inclusive spaces in all our work and spread understanding, kindness, and allyship.

Happy 30th birthday to the National Lottery!🎉 The Writing East Midlands team is joining The National Lottery Heritage Fund in sharing our Crossed Finger Selfies🤞 A big #ThanksToYou goes out to #NationalLottery players for helping fund our many projects for writers across the East Mids and UK ❤️

Spaces available in our creative writing workshops run by and for Autistic adults and young people - find out more ⬇️

The Writers' Conference is BACK! #WEMCONF25 returns to #Lincoln next year, in partnership with @matadorbooks, Book Guild and University of Lincoln, UK. With plans to be bigger and better than ever! Early bird tickets now available. Full programme TBC. Get yours here➡️bit.ly/WEMCONF25

We're saying goodbye to Twitter/X. This will be our last post here. You can still find Beyond the Spectrum on Facebook and Instagram, and follow Writing East Midlands on Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Read our statement on this decision here: bit.ly/BTSLeavingX