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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Writer Wisdom: a series of posts spotlighting writers in our community, sharing their insights and the reason they return to the page. Author Lucy’ Marcovitch has had two picture books published, and her children’s bedtime story, The Elephant Space Tower, appeared in Mslexia in May 2025.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Bradley Taylor as the new Poet Laureate for the city of Birmingham 2026-28. Bradley is a very talented poet who has exciting ideas to encourage more people to connect with poetry, and we are really looking forward to working with him.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Join us for a free afternoon of networking for emerging and established writers from across the West Midlands and beyond. With guest speakers Peter Stones, Arts Council England and Lisa Blower, Novelist and Producer. Date/time: 28th November 2026, 11:00 - 12:30 GMT Tickets: buff.ly/PwcHcIl

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Looking for competitions and prizes to submit to? Here’s our latest round up of writing opportunities! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Writer Wisdom: a series of posts spotlighting writers in our community, sharing their insights and the reason they return to the page. Author Jan Edwards appears in over 60 fantasy, horror and crime anthologies. Her crime series, Bunch Courtney Investigations garnered an Arnold Bennett Book Prize.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Looking for competitions and prizes to submit to? Here’s our latest round up of writing opportunities! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Writer Wisdom: a series of posts spotlighting writers in our community, sharing their insights and the reason they return to the page, even on the hard days. Poet Olga Dermott-Bond has published two pamphlets and her first collection Frieze is published by Nine Arches Press.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Birmingham Literature Festival is BACK! From the 8th-12th October plus Readers’ Day, featuring a stellar lineup, including: Sathnam Sanghera, Zakia Sewell, Dr Kate Lister, M. John Harrison, Margaret Busby, Adele Zeynep Walton and many more! Tickets: birminghamliteraturefestival.org

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Looking for competitions and prizes to submit to? Here’s our latest round up of writing opportunities! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join Helen Cross this October to write a complete audio drama over five sessions: Tuesdays from 13th October - 10th November 2026 from 19:00-21:00 BST/GMT via Zoom. This five week course costs £175. Bursaries available. For more more information and to book, please visit: buff.ly/kMgbC8x

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Writer Wisdom: a series of posts spotlighting writers in our community and the reason they return to the page, even on the hard days. Andrea Mbarushimana writes poems, short fiction and collaborative projects that celebrate community. She runs a monthly Sparks teens group in Birmingham Library.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Looking for competitions and prizes to submit to? Here’s our latest round up of writing opportunities! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Writing West Midlands is once again teaming up with Birmingham Libraries to recruit the next Young Poet Laureate for 2026-28. Applicants must be over 12 and under 18 on 1 October 2026. The deadline for applications is Friday 31st July 2026 at 11:59pm. Click the Link to apply: buff.ly/agG9pvT

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Writing West Midlands is once again teaming up with Birmingham Libraries to recruit the next Poet Laureate for 2026-28: The Birmingham Poet Laureate must be over 18 on 1 October 2026. The deadline for applications is Friday 31st July 2026 at 11:59pm. Apply now: buff.ly/agG9pvT

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The sessions will run on Tuesdays from the 8th of September to 6th of October 2026, from 19:00-21:00 BST. This five week course costs £175. Bursaries available. For more more information and to book, please visit buff.ly/KDSEuaf

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Writer Wisdom: This month, writer William Gallagher shares some insight from his journey as a writer. William Gallagher has been a visiting author at more than 100 schools, he's produced 450+ YouTube videos for writers, he writes Doctor Who radio dramas and is the author of 19 non-fiction books.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Looking for competitions and prizes to submit to? Here’s our latest round up of writing opportunities! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Meet our Promotion for Writers panellists: Emily Souders, Campaigns Director, Riot Communications; Lindsey Davis, Writer; Kit de Waal, Writer. The National Writers Conference takes place on Saturday 13th June 2026 at the University of Birmingham, from 10am-4pm.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

In this Keynote Address, Casey Bailey considers some of the challenges of continuing to open doors to new types of writing whilst also managing the many other commitments offered by our careers and personal lives. For more info and to book, please visit: buff.ly/dZcCwAs

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Meet our Well-Being for Writers panellists: Lou Platt, Artist Well-Being Practitioner; George Bastow, Writer; Romalyn Ante, Writer. The National Writers Conference takes place on 13/06/26 at the University of Birmingham, from 10am-4pm. For more info and to book, please visit buff.ly/oH8LqGa

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Join writer Kirstie Millar and Jonathan Davidson, Chief Executive of Writing West Midlands, ONLINE for a conversation about getting published and developing as a creative writer. Book your FREE ticket here: buff.ly/IgvHkAY Date/Time: Saturday 4th July 2026, 11:00 – 12:30 BST

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Tickets are selling fast! Here are just some of the exceptional line-up of writers, agents and other industry professionals featuring at this year's National Writers Conference. 📅 Date/Time: 13th June 2026, 10am–4pm 📍 Venue: Bramall Building, University of Birmingham To book: buff.ly/oH8LqGa

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Meet our Working With Agents panellists: Amandeep Singh, Graham Maw Christie ; Salma Begum, Greyhound Literary Agency; Joe Sedgewick, Seventh Agency. The National Writers Conference takes place on 13/06/26 at the University of Birmingham. For more info and to book, please visit buff.ly/dZcCwAs

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Writer Wisdom: a series of posts spotlighting writers in our community, sharing their insights and the reason they return to the page, even on the hard days. This month, Fran Hill shares what keeps her writing. Her novel ‘Cuckoo in the Nest’ was runner-up for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

In this wide-ranging conversation, the novelist, short-story writer and literary activist, Kit de Waal will talk about the work she has found most rewarding. The National Writers Conference takes place on 13th June 2026, from 10am-4pm. For more info and to book, please visit: buff.ly/dZcCwAs

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Looking for competitions and prizes to submit to? Here’s our latest round up of writing opportunities! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Meet our Monetise Your Work panellists: Bradley Taylor, Writer/Performer; Jo Bell, Writer; Ken Preston, Writer. The National Writers Conference takes place on Saturday 13th June 2026 at the University of Birmingham, from 10am-4pm. For more info and to book, please visit buff.ly/XQ23Ekw

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The National Writers Conference takes place on Saturday 13th June 2026 at the University of Birmingham, from 10am-4pm. For more info and to book, please visit buff.ly/XQ23Ekw #nationalwritersconference #writersUK #writernetworking

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Meet our Editing Your Writing panellists: Serena Arthur, Editor; Dr Winnie M Li, Writer; Jane Commane, Editor. The National Writers Conference takes place on Saturday 13th June 2026 at the University of Birmingham, from 10am-4pm. For more info and to book, please visit buff.ly/XQ23Ekw

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Introducing Writer Wisdom - a series of posts spotlighting writers in our community, sharing their insights and the reason they return to the page, even on the hard days. This month, we're spotlighting Casey Bailey. Casey was the Birmingham Poet Laureate 2020-2022.

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Here’s our latest round-up of writing opportunities. Share this with your writer friends and community to make the most of it! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Meet our Keeping Your Writing Going panellists: Charlie Hill, Writer; Malachi McIntosh, Writer; Emma Purshouse, Writer. The National Writers Conference takes place on 13th June 2026 at the University of Birmingham. For more info and to book, please visit buff.ly/hjxFNFp

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Join writer Lindsey Davis and Jonathan Davidson, Chief Executive of Writing West Midlands, for a conversation about getting published and developing as a creative writer. Book your FREE ticket here: buff.ly/0lREKHr Venue: Kidderminster Library Date/Time: Saturday 23rd May 2026, 11:00 – 12:30 BST

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

This course is designed for neurodiverse writers (both diagnosed and undiagnosed) who want to understand their own individual writing process and develop practical strategies for creativity and approaching publication. For more more information and to book, please visit buff.ly/nym29fC

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Join a friendly gathering of writers from across the country for a day of industry guidance, author inspiration, and networking. 📅 Date/Time: 13th June 2026, 10am–4pm 📍 Venue: Bramall Building, Edgbaston Campus, University of Birmingham #nationalwritersconference #writersUK #writernetworking

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Many writers follow certain rituals to get themselves in the writing zone: listening to music that corresponds with your current project, reading a few pages of your favourite author, cleaning your room, etc. Do you have any writing rituals? Tell us in the comments! #writercommunity #ukwriters

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

World Book Day is a chance to celebrate reading for pleasure, supporting children's autonomy in book choice, and embedding a habit of reading that brings a wide range of benefits. #readforfun #WBD26 #worldbookday

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Introducing Writer Wisdom - a series of posts spotlighting writers in our community, sharing insights and the reason they return to the page, even on the hard days. This month, we're spotlighting Catherine Redford. Her poetry collection, The Way the Water Held Me will be published in March 2026

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Here’s our latest round-up of writing opportunities. Share this with your writer friends and community to make the most of it! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

How do you find inspiration for your writing?

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Sometimes, writing can be a fine balance act between making the reader work for it and making it easy. When do you think making the readers work for it is justified? Tell us in the comments! #tipsforwriters #writingadvice #writingcommunity #ukwriters #bookerprize

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! After a sell-out event last year, the National Writers Conference is back for 2026! 📅 Date/Time: 13th June 2026, 10am–4pm 📍 Venue: Bramall Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Secure your place: buff.ly/co2Mkxl #nationalwritersconference #writersUK #writernetworking

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Join writer Marianne Cronin and Jonathan Davidson, Chief Executive of Writing West Midlands, for a conversation about getting into print and developing as a writer. At Rugby Library and Information Centre, on 21st March 2026. For more info and booking, visit: buff.ly/0vzjQkF

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Characters can form the very foundation of your story. What do you think makes a character attractive to the readers?

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Here’s our latest round-up of writing opportunities. Share this with your writer friends and community to make the most of it! #writers #ukwriters #writingcompetitions #opportunities #writingprizes

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We are so excited to return for our 2026 festival! Jot the dates down in your calendars and help us spread the news. #BLF2026 #literaturefestival #Birminghamevents

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

As writers, we live multiple lifetimes through our characters. It is magical to see how we transport ourselves into different worlds as we navigate through our own minds. Do you think writing should be restricted to our lived experiences?

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Writing is a craft that needs time, dedication, and accountability. Writing consistently is more important than writing perfectly. What do you think- do you agree?

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Writing West Midlands. Wishing you a very creative 2026, full of inspiration for your writing. #HappyNewYear #Writers #KeepWriting

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Writing West Midlands @writingwestmids.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Last chance to apply for our annual Room 204 Writers Development Programme! Deadline: Wednesday 7th January 2026. This is your chance to access professional mentoring, networking, one-to-ones with Writing West Midlands staff and access to the wider Room 204 network. Apply now: buff.ly/Gpr6cTi

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