Paper Nations

A creative writing incubator. We commission writers in the SW to create new work, nurture communities of support, and create partnerships to showcase writing.

[The Story Society @StorySociety_HQ]

🔎We're looking for an illustrator who's hot on pop art and comic-style graphics to work with our story team Jan to Feb 2023, producing up to 30 illustrations for a paid assignment. If you're interested or you know someone who is, complete by Thursday: https://t.co/88aMuJhNJx

[The Story Society @StorySociety_HQ]

📢Calling all illustrators!!!
The StoryArcs project needs an illustrator for a short, fun-packed paid assignment Jan-Feb 2023.
Further details below 👇👇👇
Submit your expression of interest on: https://t.co/88aMuJ0cRZ

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

If you have been a mentor or been mentored with your poetry -formally or informally- please consider sharing your experiences as part of this important AHRC research project into how poets are educated in the UK today. Further information is available on: https://t.co/s7WFgFWWfP

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

Wow, it hardly seems like two years ago!

[Rita Lazaro @RitaLazaroArt]

Two years ago, I wrote and illustrated "The Lockdown Legend" a story about challenging times from the birds' point of view. Thank you @BathSpaUni and @PaperNationsUK for supporting me during this time. #amwriting #kidlit #kidlitart #KidLitArtPostcard
https://t.co/ZsDc1QqdXu

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

Calling UK poets! As part of her PhD research, poet @Jo_Nissel wants to hear your experiences of giving or receiving mentoring on your poetry. This study hopes to contribute to greater transparency around poetry education. More info on: https://t.co/s7WFgFWWfP.

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

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[Joanna Nissel @Joanna_Nissel]

UK-based poets – please read this thread 🧵and get involved if you can. As poets, we often go through a lot of trial and error in terms of finding the right mentor to help us develop our craft. To an extent, this may always be true. But…

[The Story Society @StorySociety_HQ]

We are hiring! TRACE is entering a new phase of development and we are looking for two new team members to support this exciting change. The roles are: Postgraduate Research Assistant and TRACE Manager. Read the thread below to find out more:

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

@hellowriteclub is running a course to help you write your memoir. Delivered in two parts, the course will help you get your story out into the world. There’s a discount if you book before December 10th. Email [email protected].

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

@hellowriteclub is running a course to help you write your novel. Delivered in two parts, it will help you get your book finished and published. There’s a discount if you book before December 10th. Email [email protected].

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

You can catch @Bathfestivals’ Reading is Magic Festival online until the end of the year. The festival takes its name from Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell’s message ‘reading is magic, and magic is for everyone’.

https://t.co/q6YZLYapnv

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

A massive congratulations to @BathSpaUni's Prof Bambo Soyinka and all those who have been newly appointed as Directors across the UK!

[Arts and Humanities Research Council @ahrcpress]

Professor Bambo Soyinka has been appointed Programme Director for Story. Learn more about Bambo - https://t.co/xzivVyDME4 @CultureImpacts @BathSpaUni

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

We’re excited for this event by the Research Centre in Environmental Humanities at Bath City Farm on the 13th November, 11.00-13.00. Celebrate the life and writing of Bessie Head and enjoy a reading from award-winning poet Tjawangwa Dema. https://t.co/EDbCksv70s

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

What a wonderful way to start the weekend, with live readings to celebrate Black Voices. We hope you have enjoyed your experience with us, and that you feel inspired by the talented individuals and their work within the event. Thank you for joining us in Celebrating Black Voices.

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

There’s still time to grab your free ticket to Celebrating Black Voices! Starting at 10am tomorrow, a morning of live readings and incredible talent awaits you. Last chance to book yourself in and Celebrate Black Voices. https://t.co/0nXBtUWczG

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

We are SO excited knowing that this time tomorrow, we will be Celebrating Black Voices with Ronnie McGrath, Akulah Agbami, Griot Chinyere, Yomi & Sade Amosu, Zena Edwards and Asafo Gyata. Get your ticket and we'll see you there to Celebrate Black Voices! https://t.co/0nXBtUWczG

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

Start your weekend off right, by listening to wonderful readings by the incredible Ronnie McGrath, Akulah Agbami, Griot Chinyere, Yomi & Sade Amosu, Zena Edwards and Asafo Gyata. Celebrating Black Voices is a free event. Come and celebrate with us! https://t.co/0nXBtUWczG

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

We are inviting you to one complete hour of live readings delivered by Ronnie McGrath, Akulah Agbami, Griot Chinyere, Yomi & Sade Amosu, Zena Edwards and Asafo Gyata. Join us on Saturday and Celebrate Black Voices! https://t.co/0nXBtUWczG

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

Celebrating Black Voices is an opportunity to listen, reflect and discover talented writers. Come with us as we are joined by Black writers from the South West and around the world, to showcase and celebrate Black writing. See you Saturday! https://t.co/0nXBtUWczG

[Paper Nations @PaperNationsUK]

Celebrating Black Voices will include readings by Ronnie McGrath, Yomi & Sade Amosu, Zena Edwards and Asafo Gyata. It would be great to see you there on Saturday! https://t.co/0nXBtUWczG