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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. Led by acclaimed new writing director and dramaturg (former Royal Court Associate Director) Lucy Morrison, the Playwrights Cohort
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
Are you a South East based writer looking to join a writer’s group?
New Writing South can help local writers meet other writers and support them to set up independent writing groups. We can offer an introductory session
Free Online Creative Writing Workshops for LGBTQIA+ Autistic Writers
Free Online Creative Writing Workshops for LGBTQIA+ Autistic Writers, based in the South East New Writing South is collaborating with Writing East Midlands to deliver
Announcing our new programme: First Tuesday Writers
We’re delighted to launch First Tuesday Writers – a new series of online workshops for writers of all kinds to keep your writing fresh. Taking