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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 to ensure writers of all backgrounds (including BME, working-class and LGBTQ+) are supported to develop their voices and share their stories. As part of this, we are launching Open Space, …

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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 talks, performances, panel discussions, literary cabaret, a beach walk, and a literary History Club. There will be opportunities to meet other writers, to participate in writing workshop activities, and to buy and browse at our bookfair. …

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The Writers' Place

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!

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 -25) wishing to explore a career in writing for the stage, with a unique opportunity to have their work performed for an audience in one of the South’s most prestigious …

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