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.

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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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

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 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

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

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

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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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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