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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 29/09/2026

✍️ For writers seeking literary agents: If you watched our video last week and you're interested in the opportunities we shared, here are the direct links for more info: For our masterclasses ➡️ bit.ly/WEMSHOP For free editor feedback ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 28/09/2026

Our young writers' competition has extended its deadline! ⏳️ To make sure young writers have enough time over half term to finish off their short stories, blogs and poems, we've pushed the closing date of the Solstice Nature Prize to 31st October 2026. 🎃🌳 Enter here: bit.ly/WEM_SOLSTICE

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 25/09/2026

WANTED: Neurodivergent writers in Lincolnshire! 📣 We're offering FREE, online workshops led by and for ND writers, with groups dedicated specifically to adults with Lincolnshire postcodes. Tuesday group ➡️ bit.ly/BTSLINCSTUES Thursday group ➡️ bit.ly/BTSLINCSTHURS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 24/09/2026

Hi WEM friends! ✍️ Here are BRAND NEW opportunities from around the East Midlands; new short courses for writers, open calls for script and screenwriters, an Arts Council funding workshop plus a panel talk in Lincoln! ✨️ All these and more listed on our website! 🖥️🧡

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 23/09/2026

The winner of our BIG Writers' Survey has been chosen! Congrats to @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social! 🎉 And big thanks to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. Your feedback is a massive help as we take our next steps. We can't wait to share our updates with you! ✍

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 23/09/2026

Part 2: Opportunities for writers seeking literary agents. ✍️ Now that you know what a literary agent is, here are 4 opportunities for East Midlands writers in search of literary representation. Find out more by: 💻️ Visiting www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk 📧 Emailing info@writingeastmidlands.co.uk

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 23/09/2026

Part 1: What is a literary agent? And do you need one?✍️ Follow us for part 2, where we'll be sharing local opportunities for writers seeking literary representation. 🔖 Useful Resources 🔖 'Literary Agent', @publishersassoc.bsky.social 'Before You Sign: Literary Agents', @societyofauthorsbsky.social

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 22/09/2026

Meet Andrew Tucker Leavis! 📰 Andrew is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the New Nottingham Journal. This Saturday, he's joining us for a craft and career masterclass for writers aged 18-25. Find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/WEMTATL

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 22/09/2026

Meet the agent: Diana Beaumont at DHH Literary Agency. ✍️ With over a decade of experience as both an agent and editor, Diana is ready to answer all your questions about the publishing industry! 📝 Find out more about Diana and book tickets to our Meet the Agents Day here: bit.ly/MTADAY2026

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 20/09/2026

Agent reveal: Amandeep Singh of Graham Maw Christie. ✍️ Amandeep has a decade of experience as an editor, bookseller and agent, most recently at Penguin Random House and The Good Literary Agency. Find out more about Amandeep and our Meet the Agents Day in November: bit.ly/MTADAY2026

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 19/09/2026

'Beached' by Archie Woolls. 🐋 Archie was one of our highly commended winners from last year's Solstice Nature Prize for Young Writers. This year's competition is now OPEN until 10th October 2026. Writers aged 7-11, 12-14, 15-17 and 18-25 can find out how to enter here: bit.ly/WEM_SOLSTICE

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 18/09/2026

Agent reveal: Justin Nash. ✍️ Since having joined Kate Nash Literary Agency in 2017, Justin has built a list of clients whose books range from book club to historical fiction to sci-fi. Find out more about Justin and our Meet the Agents Day panel here: bit.ly/MTADAY2026

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 16/09/2026

Last chance to have your say AND maybe even win £50! 🎤 All within 10 minutes. Our Big Writers' Survey wants YOUR feedback on our programme for writers in the East Midlands and beyond. Tell us your thoughts here ➡️ bit.ly/WRITERSURVEY

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 15/09/2026

Congrats to the BTS team and members for an epic launch! 🎉 Two brilliant anthologies, packed with powerful poetry and prose from our adult participants and young writers. And afternoon of beautiful readings! Find out more about our FREE writing groups for ND writers ➡️ www.beyondthespectrum.uk

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 15/09/2026

'My Family Tree, Isle of Sky (2013)' by William G Marshall, last year's competition winner. 🏆️ This year's competition is now OPEN until 10th October 2026. For the full version of William's poem, or to enter this year's competition, click the link below. 🔗 bit.ly/WEM_SOLSTICE

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 12/09/2026

Time to get scribbling! Young writers have one month exactly to send in their short stories, blogs and poems for the chance to get published, win £100 and receive our goody bag! 📖🏆️🏅 Enter your young writer's work here ➡️ bit.ly/WEM_SOLSTICE Email us at info@writingeastmidlands.co.uk with any Qs! 📧

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 11/09/2026

Our free, online writing workshops for Neurodivergent writers are BACK! ✨️ And better than ever! ✍️ As part of our creative writing project designed by and for Autistic people but open to anyone who identifies are ND or who is exploring if they might be! Find your group here ➡️ buff.ly/Z0HKdvj

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 10/09/2026

WRITER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE! ✍️ Two literary agent masterclasses for just £30. Polish your submission package and get your foot in the door of the publishing industry this Autumn. 📝 Use code BUNDLE26 when booking to secure your discount. Book your tickets here ➡️ bit.ly/WEMSHOP

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 09/09/2026

Free feedback on 15K words/150 lines/your submission package! 📝 Reminder: it doesn't have to be perfect! The aim of the Free Reads Scheme is to give you feedback now so you can polish later. 🧽🫧 Get your writing in here ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 08/09/2026

Looking for a literary agent but not sure where to start? Find out from the agents themselves! ✍️ This November, we're bringing together a top team of leading literary agents to answer all your questions about traditional publishing. Tickets only £25. Book yours here ➡️ bit.ly/MTADAY2026

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 06/09/2026

September is ESEA Heritage Month... ...And today is Read A Book Day! Here are some of the WEM team's book recs from writers of East & South East Asian Heritage. 📚️ The theme for ESEA Heritage Month 2026 is Evolving Threads. 🧵 Find out more about it here: buff.ly/hLyzDEk

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 05/09/2026

Nottingham Book Festival 📸 What a day! We joined a whole bunch of writers and readers in Notts to chat about WEM, give out free copies of our latest magazines and share in our love of books! Big thanks to the NBF team, volunteers and staff at Broadway. 💛📚️

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 04/09/2026

We're running an online masterclass showing aspiring authors how to secure a literary agent. Here's the class outline: ✅️ Writing a cover letter that stands out. ✅️ Putting together a concise synopsis. ✅️ Giving your extract its best chance. For a full breakdown, click here ➡️ bit.ly/LITAGENTSMC

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 03/09/2026

If you are... ✅️ Looking for honest feedback on your writing ✅️ In need of a professional opinion without the cost ✅️ An East Mids writer on low income (this includes pensioners, students and more) You should apply to TLC's Free Reads Scheme. Find out if you're eligible: bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 01/09/2026

Based on your feedback so far, we've made a few small changes: ✅️ Our Submitting to Agents masterclass is now online ✅️ Our next masterclass (TBA) will be in Leicester ✅️ Our upcoming submission windows are now available to see Want to have your say? Fill out our survey ➡️ bit.ly/WRITERSURVEY

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 29/08/2026

FREE for 18-25s: New writing masterclass and Autumn social! 🍂 Find out how to get your foot in the door of the literary industry from New Nottingham Journal editor-in-chief Andrew Tucker Leavis. 📰 Open to all 18-25s in the East Mids. Tickets free but booking essential. Get yours: bit.ly/WEMTATL

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 28/08/2026

Build your confidence as a writer. Develop your craft. And polish your manuscript. 📝 With FREE professional feedback from an established TLC editor. Applications are now open until October 2026. Find out more: bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 27/08/2026

Who remembers Hannah Boursnell's Synopsis Surgery from our 2025 Writers' Conference? 🙋 Lucky us, she's bringing the full version back this October! Similar to the masterclass she ran in Nottingham last year, this time it's 100% online for all to benefit from. Book now ➡️ bit.ly/LITAGENTSMC

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 26/08/2026

Happy WEMsday everyone! ✍️🧡 Here are more opportunities, competitions and events from around the East Midlands and beyond ✨️ All these and more listed on our website: 🖥️🧡 buff.ly/C5P5KKP

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 25/08/2026

Your young writer could win £100 plus online publication! 🏆️📖 The Solstice Prize invites 7-11s, 12-14s, 15-17s and 18-25s to enter their short stories and poems on the theme of nature. 🌳 With just over 6 weeks to go, find out how to get involved below 🌻⬇️ bit.ly/WEM_SOLSTICE

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 23/08/2026

Competitions, 1-1s with literary agents and magazine submission opportunities. 📝 Here's what we're asking for and when! For a full breakdown of entry requirements, you can visit each individual opportunity's webpage on the WEM website here ➡️ www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 22/08/2026

NEW interview with Hannah Blanton! 🧸✍️ We caught up with Derby based @hannnahblantonpoet following the release of her new poetry collection 'Somewhere Between' 📚 Click here to learn more about Hannah's work and balancing writing and being a mum of two 💻️🩷 buff.ly/FI6OC6E

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 21/08/2026

What a day! The WEM team are absolutely buzzing from our staff away day on Wednesday. 🐝 So much to talk about and so many exciting ideas for our future programme! Big thanks to Notts Pride for letting us use the hub and your amazing mugs! ☕️🌈 More updates on the WEM programme incoming! 🚀

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 20/08/2026

If you are a pensioner, a student or in receipt of Universal Credit, you are eligible for FREE feedback on over 15K words of your writing. ✍️ You may still be eligible even if you aren't on this list! Visit our website for full eligibility guidelines. Click here to find out more ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 17/08/2026

This Wednesday, we're having a BIG team meeting! We'll be reading your responses to our BIG Writers' Survey and seeing how it might inform our next steps. If you want your feedback seen by us this Wednesday, fill out our survey before tomorrow!* 🗣️ ➡️bit.ly/WRITERSURVEY⬅️

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 16/08/2026

Closing next Sunday for queer creatives! 📢 This is your last chance to send in your art for the chance to be published on the cover of Pulse magazine! Our queer writing competition closes the same day - you can enter both below. Art comp 🖌️➡️ bit.ly/QUEERARTISTS Writing comp ✍️➡️ bit.ly/QUEERWRITERS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 15/08/2026

FREE feedback for East Midlands writers! 📝 Here's what we're accepting: ✅️ 15K of your novel ✅️ 5K of short stories ✅️ 150 lines of poetry ✅️ A draft of your submission package Apply now and your writing could be read by a professional TLC editor. Click here for more ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 14/08/2026

Our most popular masterclass is now available ONLINE! 💻️ Editor Hannah Boursnell's in-depth and practical deep-dive into the world of literary agents is coming to your screens this October. Tickets only £15! Book yours here ➡️ bit.ly/LITAGENTSMC

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 13/08/2026

NEW Guest blog from Serena Arthur 🖥️✨️ Earlier this year we helped spread the word about the @wearefootnote x @counterpointsarts fiction prize for writers from migrant and refugee backgrounds - read about the shortlisted writers and prize winner @erica.szewa, congratulations! 📚️🧡 buff.ly/baPeis6 📱

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 12/08/2026

BIG news! Writing East Midlands is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation! 🎉 We're delighted to announce our transition from CIC to CIO. We can't wait to see what opportunities this opens up for WEM and our wonderful community. 🩵 Find out more about what this means for us here: bit.ly/WEMCIO

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 10/08/2026

How do you feel about our: masterclasses / writing competitions / newsletters / social media / community projects? 🤔 We're all ears! 👂️👂️👂️ Tell us your thoughts and you might just win our £50 prize! 🏆️ All it takes is 10 minutes. Fill out our survey here ➡️ bit.ly/WRITERSURVEY

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 09/08/2026

Happy Book Lovers Day! 📚️💖 Check out the WEM bookshelf and take a peek at what we're reading this month... 👀 Have you read any of these books? Did you like them? Tell us what you think! Or let us know what you're reading today! ⏬️

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 07/08/2026

NOW OPEN for East Midlands writers! 📢 WEM x @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social are offering FREE FEEDBACK from literary editors. 📝 If you're aged 18+ on low income, submit your poetry, novels, short stories OR submission package for review. Full information on the WEM website ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 04/08/2026

*Technically, it's 38 hours and 59 minutes to go! 🕑️⌛️⏰️ Either way, time to polish off your writing extract and synopsis because our deadline is TOMORROW! 🚨 Got last-minute questions? 📧 Email us: info@writingeastmidlands.co.uk 📝 Apply here: bit.ly/MENTORING2027

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 03/08/2026

A magical weekend celebrating the Margaret Cavendish Mind Lab project with our Bolsover YWG and sharing their INCREDIBLE creative writing anthology with the local community. 📖 Huge thanks to English Heritage, the National Lottery Fund, Bolsover DC, Tyler Turner, Ellie Sharpe and Emma Birdie. ✍️🫶

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 01/08/2026

LAST WEEKEND TO APPLY! 📢 All you need is an extract of your writing, a synopsis and to answer some quick Q's! 📝 📅 5TH AUGUST 2026 AT 11.59 PM. ➡️ bit.ly/MENTORING2027

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 31/07/2026

Want to win £50 in just 10 minutes? 🤑 Fill out our BIG Writers' Survey to be entered into our prize draw! Whether or not you're in it to win, this is your chance to share your thoughts on our programming. All opinions welcome. Have your say today! ➡️ bit.ly/WRITERSURVEY

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 29/07/2026

FREE writer development programme closing in just ONE WEEK! 📢✍️ What's on offer: a year of 1-1 mentoring with an established writer, access to masterclasses, Writers' Conference 2027 tickets, peer networking sessions and more. Plus SPECIAL BONUSES for poets! 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/MENTORING2027

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 27/07/2026

Applying to our free writer development programme? The Mentoring Scheme is using a NEW submissions portal: @duotrope.com Applications close in ONE WEEK. Follow our easy step-by-step guide on how to submit yours here* ➡️ bit.ly/DUOTROPE *Also useful for our other competitions and schemes.

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 26/07/2026

Special opportunity for WEM young writers' group members! ✍️ If you are a member of one of our young writers' group, the Speak Easy collective or our WEMterns programme, you can now submit your writing to be published in the Quasar anthology! 📖 Find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/QUASARPRIZE

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