World Book Day is a chance to celebrate reading for pleasure, supporting children's autonomy in book choice, and embedding a habit of reading that brings a wide range of benefits.
#readforfun #WBD26 #worldbookday
World Book Day is a chance to celebrate reading for pleasure, supporting children's autonomy in book choice, and embedding a habit of reading that brings a wide range of benefits.
#readforfun #WBD26 #worldbookday
Introducing Writer Wisdom - a series of posts spotlighting writers in our community, sharing insights and the reason they return to the page, even on the hard days.
This month, we're spotlighting Catherine Redford. Her poetry collection, The Way the Water Held Me will be published in March 2026
Here’s our latest round-up of writing opportunities. Share this with your writer friends and community to make the most of it!
#writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes
How do you find inspiration for your writing?
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Sometimes, writing can be a fine balance act between making the reader work for it and making it easy. When do you think making the readers work for it is justified? Tell us in the comments!
#tipsforwriters #writingadvice #writingcommunity #ukwriters #bookerprize
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! After a sell-out event last year, the National Writers Conference is back for 2026!
📅 Date/Time: 13th June 2026, 10am–4pm
📍 Venue: Bramall Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston
Secure your place: buff.ly/co2Mkxl
#nationalwritersconference #writersUK #writernetworking
Join writer Marianne Cronin and Jonathan Davidson, Chief Executive of Writing West Midlands, for a conversation about getting into print and developing as a writer.
At Rugby Library and Information Centre, on 21st March 2026.
For more info and booking, visit: buff.ly/0vzjQkF
Characters can form the very foundation of your story. What do you think makes a character attractive to the readers?
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Here’s our latest round-up of writing opportunities. Share this with your writer friends and community to make the most of it!
#writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes
We are so excited to return for our 2026 festival!
Jot the dates down in your calendars and help us spread the news.
#BLF2026 #literaturefestival #Birminghamevents
As writers, we live multiple lifetimes through our characters. It is magical to see how we transport ourselves into different worlds as we navigate through our own minds. Do you think writing should be restricted to our lived experiences?
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Writing is a craft that needs time, dedication, and accountability. Writing consistently is more important than writing perfectly. What do you think- do you agree?
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Happy New Year from all of us at Writing West Midlands. Wishing you a very creative 2026, full of inspiration for your writing.
#HappyNewYear #Writers #KeepWriting
Last chance to apply for our annual Room 204 Writers Development Programme!
Deadline: Wednesday 7th January 2026.
This is your chance to access professional mentoring, networking, one-to-ones with Writing West Midlands staff and access to the wider Room 204 network.
Apply now: buff.ly/Gpr6cTi
Writing groups and communities not only help writers polish their creative writing skills but also allow them to expand their network and meet with like-minded creative individuals. Comment down the writing groups that you are part of and that you would recommend more writers to join!
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Check out this line-up of courses and workshops to start your new year with a creative boost!
Visit writingwestmidlands.org or click the link in the bio for more details.
Secure your place now!
Almost every writer faces a creative block throughout the different phases of the writing process. Some ways to overcome it can be through reading more, using writing prompts or even join a writing group. How do you get over your writing block? Share with us in the comments.
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Take a look at this list of writing competitions and submit your creative work to whichever suits you the best:
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Writers! What other way to end a productive year than gifting yourself (or someone you know) a Christmas treat?
We've lined-up some excellent online courses and a double workshop to look forward to in the new year.
Head to the link in bio and secure your place now
#writingworkshop #onlinecourse
Applications for our annual Room 204 Writers Development Programme open today!
Every year we select a small number of emerging writers from the West Midlands to work with us on a programme of creative writing career development.
Apply now: buff.ly/Gpr6cTi
Jonathan Davidson explains how the Arts Council England's DYCP award gives writers, storytellers and performers the time and funding they need to develop their creativity.
Details:
Part 1: Wednesday 18th March 2026, 19:00 – 20:30 GMT and
Part 2: Wednesday 25th March 2026, 19:00 – 20:30 GMT
Across 5 live and interactive Zoom sessions, award-winning fiction writer Jane Rogers will teach you the craft of short story writing.
Monday evenings from the 2nd-30th March 2026
For more more information and to book visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-2026...
Applications are open for the third year of the Paul McVeigh Residency!
This is an amazing opportunity for fiction and non-fiction writers living in the UK and Ireland.
Get more info here: paulmcveighwriter.com/2025/10/17/t...
Application deadline: 30th November, 2025
Get your manuscripts assessed for free through the TLC Free Reads Scheme for low income and/or underrepresented writers!
The deadline for submissions is Monday, 8th December, 2025, midnight.
Head over to the link in bio for more info.
#tlcfreereads #schemeforwriters #lowincomewriters
Join prose writer Sally Jenkins and Jonathan Davidson, Chief Executive of Writing West Midlands, for a conversation about getting into print and developing as a writer.
Get the chance to ask questions and network with other writers for FREE!
Secure your place now- link in bio.
An opportunity has come up to join our small team in Birmingham!
Application Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 23rd November 2025.
Interview date: Monday 1st December 2025 in Birmingham, in person, daytime.
Fore more info and to apply please click here: writingwestmidlands.org/job-programm...
Final call for all 16-25 year olds interested in pursuing a career in writing!
Our dynamic event Careers in Writing is happening this Saturday, 8th Nov, from 12pm to 4:30pm at BCU, Birmingham.
Learn about potential career options in and around the world of books and media!
Link in bio for tickets!
Dive deep into the world of romance writing with award-winning romance author, Alison May, through this online short course in 'Writing Romantic Fiction.'
For more information and tickets, head to the link in bio.
#writingromance #romaticfiction #onlineshortcourse
Join us for an essential day of talks, workshops & networking for 16-25 year olds exploring a career in the world of writing. Tickets £15, book now to secure your place
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Join Caroline Butterwick's Freelance Feature Writing Course to cover freelancing as a features writer, researching for articles and getting your work commissioned.
Time & Place:
7th Jan, 2026 - 4th Feb, 2026
19:00-21:00 GMT
Every Wednesday on Zoom
Head over to the link in the bio for more details
