WritingWestMidlands

The literature development agency for the West Midlands. Also programme and produce @bhamlitfest, and run @thesparkwriters. @ace_national NPO.

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

📱We are now on Bluesky! Please make sure you follow us to keep up to date on our offerings & opportunities, and more.

We're more active on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Bluesky.

[The Literary Consultancy @TLCUK]

There is still time to sign up for our Write Club Plus: Amplify programme!

Amplify offers 3 months of expert guidance, group coaching + a supportive community to help you grow as a writer.

Find out more, and book now: https://t.co/kDpz8qBwky

[The Literary Consultancy @TLCUK]

Discover more about the craft of self-editing for fiction with our wonderful tutor, Jon Barton. Our online course commences September 2025.

Just a handful of spaces remaining!

https://t.co/ZIoOYUtvbT

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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!
https://t.co/62Ey8Unphi

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

For the *ninth* year in a row, @TLCUK 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: https://t.co/ADRJoMGrGj

#TLCFreeReads #WritingCommunity

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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.

https://t.co/HM7XSi2cHd

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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.

https://t.co/ZAjyOzGSDK

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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!

https://t.co/qnFgbJVhsA

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

🎊 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: https://t.co/9RanZZ8rOm

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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: https://t.co/sU338LDwCJ

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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.

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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.

🔗 https://t.co/9Hve45PZSK

TO BOOK ☝️

[Kurly’s Poetry - school workshops @KurlyMc]

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

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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.

https://t.co/aLPtyGzo1l

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

🎊 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: https://t.co/9RanZZ8rOm

[B Wheeler @BWheelerBooks]

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 👇

[Liz John @LizJohn_1]

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. @writingwestmids https://t.co/jtFc56OQ7A

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

@WasafiriMag is 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. Please head to their page for more information!

[WritingWestMidlands @writingwestmids]

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.

https://t.co/ACzfTLqnwp