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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.
Inn Crowd and South Downs Writer in Residence 2019: Sara Clifford
Playwright and community arts practitioner Sara Clifford is the new Writer in Residence leading on an inspiring project to celebrate the South Downs National Park.
Writers’ Day Saturday 30 March 2019 – Save the date!
Our new Programme Managers Sharon Duggal and Sara Beadle are working on developing a fresh programme of opportunities and activities to empower writers at all stages of their writing lives.
Our Writers’ Day of discussions, workshops, industry insights and networking will take place on Saturday 30 March at The Writers’ Place in Brighton. We invite you to save the date to join us for what we intend to be an inspiring and invigorating day for writers of all backgrounds, setting the tone for the rest of the year’s programme of events and activities.
Keep an eye out for full details and booking information, and in the meantime make sure you put the date in your diary!
Tell us what you think…
Please complete our 5 minute survey before the end of January and enter the optional draw for a £25 Book Token.
News from our Writers
Congratulations to Rachel Burge, a member of New Writing South’s The Write Process group, whose debut novel, The Twisted Tree (Hot Key Press) launched this
Story-gathering gets underway…
Two wonderful story-gathering training workshops have now taken place in Brighton and Hastings
Last chance to apply for a place on Theatre Royal Brighton Young Playwrights 2019
LAST CHANCE to apply for a place on Theatre Royal Brighton Young Playwrights 2019. This group offers a great start for any young person (16
Last chance to apply for The Writers’ Place Poets 2019
Apply by Friday 4 January 2019 for our development programme to learn more about the craft and business of poetry
The Writers’ Place becomes a takeaway cup-free zone
Users of The Writers’ Place are able to continue to use our china mugs and cups when using the donations-basis tea and coffee making facilities
An evening with John Agard, Philip Nanton and Pam Hewitt
In an exclusive event for New Writing South, two Caribbean-British word-spinners John Agard and Philip Nanton offer their comic take on contemporary issues
New Writing South appoints Programme Managers
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sharon Duggal and Sara Beadle as Programme Managers
Theatre Royal Brighton Young Playwrights 2019
Aspiring young playwrights aged 16 – 25 can explore the possibilities of writing for performance in this 8-week course
Could you be one of our Story Gatherers?
We are looking for anyone interested in meeting, talking to, listening and recording the stories of older members of the LGBTQ+ community for our Celebrating Our Stories verbatim theatre festival
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 Brighton
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.
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.
Celebrating Our Stories gets underway
The multi-artform project will gather stories and personal testimonies from LGBTQ+ older people from across southeast England.
Apply now for The Writers’ Place Poets 2019
Take the next step in your poetry career with The Writers’ Place Poets, a development programme about the craft and business of poetry with spaces available in 2019.
Jane Traies reveals hidden stories of older lesbians
In a special Brighton Pride weekend event, New Writing South supported the launch of the new book by Jane Traies – a collection of first-hand accounts of older lesbians in the UK
Farewell Guest Artistic Director Dean Atta
We say farewell to poet and Guest Artistic Director Dean Atta as he embarks on writing his second book.
Writing a Second Book
Dean Atta is writing his second book close to his own experiences to create “a story out there for young, black, gay boys to see themselves in and others to learn from and relate to in other ways.”
The Writers’ Place Poets 2018 wraps
A development and skills-sharing programme for poets looking to take the next steps in their career.
Hena Bryan on TLC’s Get a Job in Publishing course
Hena Bryan reflects on TLC’s recent Get a Job In Publishing course Earlier this year, New Writing South sponsored Hena Bryan to attend The Literary
Rosy Carrick wins Best New Play Award 2018
Warm congratulations to Rosy Carrick who scooped the New Writing South Best New Play award for Passionate Machine at the Brighton Fringe Awards last month.
Danny Brunton wins the Spread the Word Life Writing Prize 2018
The prize-winning entry was written while Danny was completing our Autobiography and Life Writing Programme.
Permission to Write
Dean Atta offers his advice in the run up to National Writing Day on Wednesday 27 June 2018.