Supports, develops and champions writers from the East Midlands - supported by Arts Council England.
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21 Nov 2024
We're leaving Twitter.
This will be our last post before quitting the app. From now on, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Blue Sky and LinkedIn.
Find out why we're leaving by reading our full statement, here:
bit.ly/WEMTWITTER
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Writing East Midlands retweeted
21 Nov 2024
We're saying goodbye to Twitter/X.
This will be our last post here.
You can still find Beyond the Spectrum on Facebook and Instagram, and follow @WritingEM on Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Read our statement on this decision here: bit.ly/BTSLeavingX
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21 Nov 2024
The Writers' Conference is BACK!
#WEMCONF25 returns to #Lincoln next year, in partnership with @matadorbooks, @BookGuild and @unilincoln. With plans to be bigger and better than ever!
Early bird tickets now available. Full programme TBC.
Get yours here➡️bit.ly/WEMCONF25
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20 Nov 2024
Spaces available in our creative writing workshops run by and for Autistic adults and young people - find out more ⬇️
19 Nov 2024
We still have space in our adult and young writers' Beyond the Spectrum groups!
Beyond the Spectrum is a free creative writing programme for Autistic people, run by professional Autistic writers.
Check out the comments for how to get involved 👇
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19 Nov 2024
Happy 30th birthday to the National Lottery!🎉
The Writing East Midlands team is joining @HeritageFundUK in sharing our Crossed Finger Selfies🤞
A big #ThanksToYou goes out to #NationalLottery players for helping fund our many projects for writers across the East Mids and UK ❤️
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18 Nov 2024
Happy Trans Awareness Week 2024! We'd like to take moment to celebrate trans individuals, honoring their resilience and stories. We hope to create inclusive spaces in all our work and spread understanding, kindness, and allyship.
ALT A graphic of the words "Trans Awareness Week" in bold on a background of pink, white, and light blue, with the dates, November 13-19.
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Writing East Midlands retweeted
18 Nov 2024
Good news! We've been successful in our latest @ace_national project application for £28,500 💜
We'll be using the money to:
🎉 partner with @Literacy_Trust to pilot a Young Publisher scheme in a local school
🎉 create book events for children & families with @sandwelllibs
ALT Purple graphic envelope with the following text: Good News! Our latest application for Arts Council Project Funding has been successful
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18 Nov 2024
Writer jobs available 📢 Seeking two Autistic, LGBTQ writers to run writing groups for Autistic, LGBTQ participants in South East England!
Apply now if you want to lead writing exercises, share your passion for writing and inspire others!
More info ➡️ bit.ly/WORKWITHWEM
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13 Nov 2024
New job roles for writers available!
We're running a new writing group for Autistic writers from the LGBTQ community. And we need Lead and Shadow Writers to facilitate!
Sound like something you want to get involved with? 👀👇
bit.ly/BTSLEADNWS
bit.ly/BTSSHADOWNWS
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Writing East Midlands retweeted
12 Nov 2024
🚨 Calling Wolverhampton Creatives🚨
@countrcultureUK have been commissioned by @WolvesCouncil to develop a 5-year cultural strategy, and they want to hear from you!
📢 Join the team on Thurs 14 Nov from 10-12.30 to have your say 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/wolverham…?
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11 Nov 2024
Why should you enter the East Mids Free Reads Scheme?🤔⬇️
"It does what friends, other writing group members, your partner or the dog can't do."❤️
Find out if you're eligible for free feedback on your writing here:
bit.ly/FREEREADS
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10 Nov 2024
Live discussion for Notts-based writers interested in local activism.
Come along to @FiveLeavesBooks this December to discuss activism in Nottingham, organising and protest rights. With talks from @leahacowan and @ChristianKamali.
More info:
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/ev…
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10 Nov 2024
New exhibition coming to Leicester!
Join @SerendipityInfo in celebrating 100 Black British women who have made a mark. Featuring portraits from 5 Black UK-based artists.
A true celebration of tenacity and perseverance - don't miss this:
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/ev…
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9 Nov 2024
A creative space for cultivating joy, humour and a little bit of laughter!
Join local poet @LeanneModenPoet for a creative writing session designed to bring out your inner whimsy and put some playful poetry on the page.
Online - tickets here:
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/ev…
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9 Nov 2024
Free for screenwriters! From @ShootingPeople.
Hear directly from indie screenwriters who've secured sustainable work in the field. Featuring knowledge, insights and a live Q&A.
26th November - save your space here:
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/ev…
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8 Nov 2024
Let's get personal (through poetry)✍️❤️
Drawing on techniques used in his Polari Prize-winning collection 'playtime', award-winning poet Andrew McMillan explores writing the 'self' in this online masterclass.
Tickets only £15 - more info here:
bit.ly/PERSPOETRY
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Writing East Midlands retweeted
7 Nov 2024
Our mentoring service is a great way to get feedback on your manuscript and make sure it's submission ready!
We provide 6 1-to-1 sessions with a professional editor, and a full #ManuscriptAssessment.
Find out more: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/me…
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7 Nov 2024
For writers who need a fresh pair of eyes on their work the @TLCUK Free Reads Scheme is open!👀⬇️
With one month left to apply. You could be one of six writers to receive professional feedback from an editor - all for free.
Find out if your eligible:
bit.ly/FREEREADS
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