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Two writers announced as Crawley’s first poet laureates
Woodzy and Iffat Rahman have been announced as Crawley’s first ever Poet Laureates.
Introducing Crawley Writes
Meet Crawley Writes, the new collective formed and named by our Crawley microgrant recipients, and hear about their exciting projects, supported by Arts Council England.
Erin James on Wellbeing and Creativity
We spoke to poet, multi-disciplinary artist and activist, Erin James, ahead of their Creative Wellbeing Toolkit workshop on the connection between wellbeing and creativity.
Crawley Creative Writing Microgrants
New Writing South offered four grants of up to £3,000 each to Crawley writers, facilitators and/or community groups to run creative writing activities.
Self Publishing Industry Day – advice from the authors
We asked the established self-published authors who are joining us for Self Publishing Industry Day for their top tips for writers considering self-publishing their work.
Introducing the Playwrights Cohort 2026
Introducing the New Writing South Playwrights Cohort 2026. This cohort has now completed its work with New Writing South. The Playwrights Cohort will return in
Demystifying Publishing – advice from Headline Books
We spoke to the experts at Headline and asked their Publicity Director, Senior Commissioning Editor and Publisher to share some advice for writers hoping to get their work published.
Akila Richards – on the importance of rest for creativity and writing
With guest writer Akila Richards, who led THE REST EXPERIENCE as part of our June/July 2025 Wellbeing for Writers.
‘AI is the biggest threat to writers, and the livelihoods of writers, today.’ In conversation with Anna Ganley, Chief Executive at The Society of Authors
We asked Chief Executive at The Society of Authors about the challanges currently facing writers…
In conversation with Kit de Waal
We asked best-selling author and Forthwrite Festival Key Note Speaker, Kit de Waal about her writing and publication journey.
In conversation with Annie Garthwaite
We asked best-selling author and Forthwrite Festival Key Note Speaker, Annie Garthwaite about her writing and publication journey.
Creative writing workshops for women in Crawley
Join Forthwrite for a series of creative writing workshops, designed to bring the hidden stories of women to life. These empowering workshops will guide you