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We’re delighted to announce The Next Big Story prize! Write just three pages and you could win $100,000. We’re on a mission to find the next fresh voice in fiction—could it be you? Visit thenovelry.com/prize for terms and conditions and enter for your chance to win! 🎟️

CALL FOR PAPERS: We're seeking papers, position pieces, & practice-led contributions of 20 minutes max, celebrating the art, craft, praxis, and labour of translation — and the new perspectives and futures it makes possible. buff.ly/EsJxOmw

🗣️ 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 Peakrill Press book MATTER OF BRITAIN. 🎟️ Please book your ticket via Eventbrite, link in bio

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…

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

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…

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. WritingWestMidlands writingwestmidlands.org/events/nationa…

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 👇

🎊 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

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

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

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 ☝️

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.

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

🎊 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

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

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

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

For the *ninth* year in a row, The Literary Consultancy 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

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