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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
Free Workshops for under-represented writers at The Writers’ Place
Would you like to explore new approaches to writing in a safe, supportive and fun environment?View post
The Power of Theme: City Reads 2019
On Tuesday 30 April at 7.30pm at Waterstones join three writers as they discuss their approach to handling big themes in their work.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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Creative Writing Programme
1 October 2019 - 1 June 2021
Brighton and Hastings
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Autobiography & Life Writing Programme
1 October 2019 - 1 June 2021
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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Create a Library in a Day
23 February 2019
Fabrica, Brighton
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Pier Poets
1 March 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
More infoLatest opportunities
We regularly post news of awards, competitions, workshops and retreats offered by organisations from around the region. See all opportunities
Spotlight Books
Application Deadline:
24 February 2019 11:59 pm
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Writer in Residence at Preston Park Recovery Centre
Application Deadline:
27 February 2019 11:59 pm
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Writer in Residence: The D-Day Story
Application Deadline:
27 February 2019 11:59 pm
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