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A very special evening with John Agard, Philip Nanton and Pam Hewitt
In an exclusive event for New Writing South, we welcome two Caribbean-British word-spinners John Agard and Philip Nanton (pictured) who will offer their comic take on issues of contemporary concern. Migration, identity, diversity – even religion and tea – are given an unorthodox treatment that draws on the calypso and trans-Atlantic storytelling tradition. They are joined […]View post
New Writing South appoints Programme Managers
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sharon Duggal and Sara Beadle as Programme ManagersView post
Theatre Royal Brighton Young Playwrights 2019
Aspiring young playwrights aged 16 - 25 can explore the possibilities of writing for performance in this 8-week courseView 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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Autobiography & Life Writing Programme
1 October 2019 - 1 June 2021
Brighton
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Creative Writing Programme
1 October 2019 - 1 June 2021
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
Hidden Sussex Creative Writing Workshop
17 November 2018
The Writers' Place, Brighton
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Rainbow Café presents: Feeling Forgetful?
21 November 2018
The Writers' Place, Brighton
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Rosie Chard: The Eavesdroppers
22 November 2018
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
More infoLatest opportunities
We regularly post news of awards, competitions, workshops and retreats offered by organisations from around the region. See all opportunities
Call for submissions: Gothic Poems
Application Deadline:
9 November 2018 12:00 am
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Modern Poetry in Translation: call for poetry with a British focus
Application Deadline:
14 December 2018 11:59 pm
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Brexit in Poetry Competition
Application Deadline:
31 December 2018 12:00 am
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