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The Writers’ Place: a poem by Dean Atta
The poet and former Guest Artistic Director on our dedicated home for writers in the heart of BrightonView post
Pier Poets – a new open mic poetry night for Brighton
Pier Poets is a new monthly open mic night in Brighton for poets and spoken word artists to showcase their work in a supportive environment.View post
Layla AlAmmar visits The Writers’ Place
Layla AlAmmar's response to an open call for Muslim writers has put her on the map. She joins us at The Writers' Place ahead of the release of her debut novel.View post
Creative Writing Programme
We offer some of the best quality training and support you’ll need to take your writing to the next level. We are the home of the Creative Writing Programme, one of the leading courses in southeast England.
Advanced Writing Workshops
20 October 2018 - 20 July 2019
Sussex Coast College, Hastings
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Writing Poetry
3 October 2018 - 27 March 2019
The Writers' Place, Brighton
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Advanced Poetry Workshops
3 October 2018 - 26 June 2019
The Writers' Place, Brighton
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Events
Comedy Writing for Stage and Screen
2 February 2019
The Writers' Place, Brighton
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Olumide Popoola & Guests
24 October 2018
The Writers' Place, Brighton
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Pitch Perfect
30 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 and the UK
Theatre Uncut Political Playwriting Award
Application Deadline:
1 November 2018 12:00 am
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The Thinking Woman’s Writing Award
Application Deadline:
26 October 2018 11:00 pm
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Applications open for poetry with a British focus
Application Deadline:
14 December 2018 12:00 am
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