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Workshops & Events with Izabela Morska, NWS International Writer in Residence
We’re looking forward to welcoming Izabela Morska, New Writing South’s first International Writer in Residence, to the UK at the beginning of October. As part of the residency programme, Izabela will be leading two exclusive workshops on the theme of Writing Through Oppression, in Brighton and London. She will also be part of a special […]View post
Open space for BME, Working Class, LGBTQ+ and other marglinalised writers and groups
New Writing South is led by people who know what it is to be marginalised and how this limits opportunities. We are proactively seeking ways to ensure writers of all backgrounds (including BME, working-class and LGBTQ+) are supported to develop their voices and share their stories. As part of this, we are launching Open Space, […]View post
New Writing South at Myriad Literary Salon
New Writing South is joining forces with local publishers Myriad, for two events at the end of September to celebrate the short story and give local writers the opportunity to be part of a special workshop with Lisa Blower, a champion of working class and regional voices. Myriad Literary Salon: Celebrating the Short Story on […]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 is now open for courses starting in Autumn 2019.
Creative Writing Programme (Year 1)
30 September 2019 - 24 May 2020
Brighton
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Creative Writing Programme (Year 2)
30 September 2019 - 24 May 2020
Brighton and Hastings
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Autobiography and Life Writing Programme (Year 1)
1 October 2019 - 22 May 2020
Brighton and Hastings
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Events
Check out our programme of events at The Writers’ Place in Brighton and around the region. See all events
Celebrating Our Stories
1 October 2018 - 31 October 2020
Celebrating Our Stories is a multi-artform project will gather personal testimonies from LGBTQ+ older people from across southeast England to create a festival of verbatim theatre for 2020.View event
Theatre Royal Brighton Young Playwrights
12 January 2019 - 30 April 2019
Theatre Royal Brighton Young Playwrights is an annual course for 16 - 25 year old aspiring playwrightsView event
New Writing South Best New Play Award
1 April 2019 - 2 June 2019
New Writing South, in partnership with Brighton Fringe, runs the Best New Play Award. This award is presented to a playwright in recognition of an outstanding, original theatre script produced at Brighton Fringe.View event
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
Shoreham Writers’ Day 1-1s with Beth Miller
29 September 2019
Ropetackle, Shoreham
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New Writing Group for Worthing
Application Deadline:
1 October 2019 4:59 pm
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Places of Poetry
Application Deadline:
4 October 2019 4:59 pm
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