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New Writing South launches new summer programme of activities March – July 2019
This month’s key event, The Writers’ Day 2019, is the first of many opportunities for south east writers in this new packed programme of activities. Over the spring and summer you will find a range of live events, workshops, masterclasses and retreats that respond to the diverse needs of writers living in the south east. […]View post
New Writing South Best New Play Award 2019
New Writing South, in partnership with Brighton Fringe, is running the Best New Play Award 2019. This award is presented to a playwright in recognition of an outstanding, original theatre script produced at Brighton Fringe. The criteria for entering is: An original scripted piece of work Written within the last 12 months Maximum of 10 […]View post
Writers’ Day on Saturday 30 March – Programme Announced
Are you an emerging writer? Do you need practical, tried and tested advice on the realities of building a writing career?View post
Creative Writing Programme
We offer some of the best quality training you’ll find to take your writing to the next level. We are the home of the Creative Writing Programme, one of the leading writing courses in southeast England. Enrolment for courses starting in October 2019 will open in Spring 2019.
Advanced Writing Workshops
1 October 2018 - 1 July 2020
Brighton and Hastings
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Advanced Poetry Workshops
1 October 2019 - 1 June 2020
Brighton
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Writing Poetry
1 October 2019 - 1 April 2020
Brighton
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Events
Check out our programme of events at The Writers’ Place in Brighton and around the region. See all events
Free Creative Writing Workshops – Crawley
23 February 2019 - 15 June 2019
Crawley Library, West Sussex
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Free Creative Writing Workshops – Hastings
2 March 2019 - 6 April 2019
Hastings Library, West Sussex
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Free Workshops for Under-represented Writers
6 March 2019 - 15 May 2019
The Writers' Place, Brighton
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Be part of a community
Writing can be a lonely business. Join our lively community of writers and find the support, guidance and training you need.
Services for Writers
We offer awards and bursaries; a script reading service; coaching and mentoring; meet-ups; and other ways to create the space you need to write.
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TLC Free Reads
Writers on low incomes can get access to a professional critique from the UK’s leading literary agency, The Literary Consultancy – an invaluable opportunity in your creative journey
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Become a NWS Friend
You’ll not only become part of our vibrant community of writers, but you’ll be supporting us to develop writers’ careers and enable fresh, diverse talent to flourish
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We regularly post news of awards, competitions, workshops and retreats offered by organisations from around the region. See all opportunities
South Downs Poetry Festival Competition 2019
Application Deadline:
29 March 2019 11:59 pm
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Open submission for un-agented BAME writers
Application Deadline:
31 March 2019 12:00 am
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Green Stories Competition
Application Deadline:
30 June 2019 11:59 pm
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