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Interview with SPOTLIGHT author Jacqueline Haskell
In this interview, the second in a series of interviews with SPOTLIGHT authors, we speak to Jacqueline Haskell, whose poetry collection Stroking Cerberus is published by Myriad Editions.
Interview with SPOTLIGHT author Elizabeth Ridout
In this interview, the first in a new series on SPOTLIGHT authors, we speak to Elizabeth Ridout, whose poetry collection Summon is published by Myriad Editions.
Celebrating our 2019
It’s been quite the year for New Writing South’s Celebrating our Stories project. Led by Artistic Director Dinos Aristidou and supported by Arts Council England and The Baring Foundation’s Celebrating Age initiative, we have been collecting the stories of older LGBTQ+ people throughout 2019 to turn into a brand new verbatim theatre festival Hear Us Out in 2020.
OUR YEAR IN REVIEW!
As the end of the decade approaches and we roll into the 2020s, we’re looking back at a big year of development for New Writing
Call for performers – Celebrating our Stories: Hear us Out
Looking for LGBTQ+ community performers – any age and no previous experience required!
Call out: A New Working Class Writers’ Collective
Do you want to join a working class writers’s collective in the South-East to share, showcase, celebrate and support writing by people from working class
LGBTQ+ writers wanted for Celebrating our Stories!
We have now reached the stage of the project where we are looking for LGBTQ+ writers to respond to the stories we have collected in a series of writing workshops taking place in Brighton and Hastings.
The Coast is Queer finds its first financial supporter for 2020
We’ve been very moved by the level of support for the Coast is Queer in 2019, and we’re already making plans for next year. Establishing financial
Workshops & Events with Izabela Morska, NWS International Writer in Residence
We’re looking forward to welcoming Izabela Morska, New Writing South’s first International Writer in Residence, to the UK at the beginning of October. As part
Open space for BME, Working Class, LGBTQ+ and other marglinalised writers and groups
New Writing South is led by people who know what it is to be marginalised and how this limits opportunities. We are proactively seeking ways
New Writing South at Myriad Literary Salon
New Writing South is joining forces with local publishers Myriad, for two events at the end of September to celebrate the short story and give
Helen Highwater, a very funny, dark new solo show by Helen Seymour
Helen Seymour is struggling to keep her head above water in her very funny, dark new solo show. She has weak muscles, screws in her
The Coast is Queer
Our first ever LGBTQ+ literature festival, The Coast Is Queer is now on sale Over three days (12-15 September) the Coast is Queer will present
Shoreham Writers’ Day – 29 September 2019
In March we ran a really successful Writers’ Day here at The Writers’ Place, Brighton. We’re delighted to announce that we are joining forces with
New Writing South International Writer in Residence: Izabela Morska
We are delighted to announce Izabela Morska, one of Poland’s leading literary voices, as New Writing South’s first International Writer in Residence, supported by the British
We’re Recruiting: Digital and Marketing Manager
New Writing South is seeking a dynamic Digital and Marketing Manager to be responsible for developing and implementing New Writing South’s digital and marketing strategies
New Writing South Best New Play Award 2019: Winner Announced
New Writing South, in partnership with Brighton Fringe, is delighted to announce the winner of the New Writing South Best New Play Award 2019. This
New Writing South and Hastings Litfest 30 Aug – 1 Sept 2019
This year, New Writing South and The Creative Writing Programme are proud to support Hastings Litfest. This year the festival takes place from 30 August
Theatre Royal Brighton Young Playwrights 2019: Create and Connect by Lois Zoppi
Whether it’s life drawing hen parties, impromptu street performances, or an artistically overpriced pint, Brighton offers plenty of opportunities to be creative. But despite the
New Writing South Best New Play Award 2019 – Shortlist Announced
New Writing South, in partnership with Brighton Fringe, is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Best New Play Award 2019. This award is presented
New Writing South Launches New Range of Online Resources
We know that it’s important to our community of writers to have access to industry experts and really good advice. We get approached a lot by writers who have specific questions. How to approach publishers. Whether you should self-publish (and if so, how do you go about that then?). Whether you need an agent, and how to find one that’s right for you. How to get that agent to open your email once you have found them. How to work with young writers. How to create interesting writing projects (and earn money from them). How to promote your own work and build an effective social media presence. Where to get critical feedback on your writing. The list goes on.
NWS to welcome International Writer in Residence supported by The British Council
New Writing South is delighted to announce that it is one of four UK literature organisations to be awarded a British Council International Development Fund grant for
Spotlight Books
New Writing South, Creative Future and Myriad Editions are pleased to announce the selections for Spotlight Books. These six writers will receive three months’ 1:1
New Writing South launches new summer programme of activities March – July 2019
This month’s key event, The Writers’ Day 2019, is the first of many opportunities for south east writers in this new packed programme of activities.
New Writing South Best New Play Award 2019
New Writing South, in partnership with Brighton Fringe, is running the Best New Play Award 2019. This award is presented to a playwright in recognition
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?
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?