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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 5h

Who is Georgie Brooke?! 👀

Georgie is the Lead Writer of our FREE & ONLINE writers' group for Autistic teens aged 14-17. They're a queer, ND poet devoted to empowering young people through art. They can't wait to work with your young writer!

Find out more about Georgie's workshops ⏬
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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 1d

🧐How do I get my writing noticed by agents?
📝What makes a stand out query letter?
🗒️How do I write a captivating synopsis?

Editor Hannah Boursnell is here to answer your questions & shape up your submissions package!

Taking place November 15th at The National Justice Museum.
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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 2d

Artificial Intelligence and Creative Writing: Everything you need to know. 🤖

Join us on your lunchbreak this Thursday for this insightful talk from leading AI expert Jocelyn Burnham, and learn how to navigate a world with AI as a writer. ✍️

🎟️ Tickets only £5 🎟️

Book here ➡️ buff.ly/rjQqNe7

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 2d

💃Are you ready to party with Joelle Taylor and Irenosen Okojie?

Join us on November 13th at The Wardwick, Derby, for a spectacular celebratory evening of poetry, prose and creative community.

⤵️Grab your ticket now for an event to remember.
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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 3d

💡‘Your ideas matter, every single one.’💡

As she discusses her own storytelling journey, award-winning-author Irenosen Okojie inspires and empowers writers to pursue curiosity and explore creativity.

⬇️Join us for Transmissions from the Disruptive Space on December 12th, 2025.
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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 4d

Thrilled to announce this online masterclass with JOELLE TAYLOR in December! 🤩

🎟️ Tickets only £15 🎟️ Joelle talks 'Poetry as Cinema': striking imagery, core themes, poetic narratives and more.

Buy your tickets and join us on 5th Dec ➡️ bit.ly/JOELLETAYLOR

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 4d

✨NEW for Autumn 2025✨

Beyond The Spectrum Apprentice Creative Writing Group with Aoife Mannix!

👥Apprentice groups have been designed to allow writers to explore group facilitation with the guidance of a professional creative writer.

Find out all the details and join today⤵️
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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 5d

Two weeks to apply for our Marketing & Admin Assistant role!

So if you're:
🗂️ Organised
👨‍💻 Social media savvy
📈 Data driven
🗣️ A communicative diva

Then get your application in, stat! All information can be found in the recruitment pack but please reach out with any questions.
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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 5d

Want FREE feedback on your novel/poetry/short story? 👀👇

We're teaming up with @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social to offer East Mids writers editor feedback on their writing or agent submission package.

Applications close 5th Dec 2025 at 11.59 pm.

Find out if you're eligible here ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS

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Mel Emmett @memmett.bsky.social · 8d

I've been included in the poetry longlist! 🎉

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 14d

The longlists have been announced! And now it's time to celebrate! 🥳🎉

Join us, our two judges and Derby Poetry Festival at Derby Museums on 13th November where we will be revealing the winners of this year's Aurora Prize for Writing. 🥂

Tickets & see our longlists here 👉 bit.ly/AURORACEREMONY

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 5d

Congratulations, Mel! 🎉

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 6d

Learn to write in a new genre or perfect your current one! ✍️✨ A 6-week online course.

Our tutors Rebecca Mascull (AKA Harper Ford/Mollie Walton) and Emma Pass have written books in a whole host of different genres.

For direct feedback from not one but BOTH authors, buy your tickets ➡️ bit.ly/HTWIAG

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 6d

Brand new writing workshops for autistic adults from the Global Majority👇

Anthonia King leads a fortnightly workshop where intersectionality is honoured and nurtured with writing exercises, prompts and discussions.

⬇️Register below and join BTS online on Tuesdays from 7 - 8:30 pm
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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 7d

🌿Do you want to encourage your young writer(s) to enter the Solstice Prize?

💡Struggling with where to start or how to encourage them?

We've created a FREE, downloadable pack full of prompts, writing exercises & an example lesson plan to help you spark their imaginations.

bit.ly/WEM_SOLSTICE

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 7d

Get your applications in! ➡️➡️➡️ bit.ly/WEMMENTOR

The Mentoring Scheme is closing TOMORROW. It's time to finish proofreading, put down the pen and hit submit. ✅

If you need to make a couple more edits, don't sweat it! But make sure your entry is in by 11.59 pm tomorrow.

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 8d

Do you live in/around Gainsborough? Fancy a free ticket to the Old Hall?!🏰

Families can gain free entry to Gainsborough Old Hall, this Saturday, when they sign a child up to the Gainsborough Young Writers' Group...🖋️

Visit our website and sign up to get your free family pass.
bit.ly/GAINSBOROUGH...

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 8d

Raise your hand if you want to make a genuine difference to creative writing events and opportunities for young people in the East Mids! 🙋

Applications to join our Youth Advisory Board for 18-25s are NOW OPEN.

Find out more about what it involves here ⏬
bit.ly/YABAPPLYNOW

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 9d

Did someone say 'Speak Easy Double Feature'?! 🤩

...No? Just us? WELL, that's what's coming your way this October 24th/25th! Two spooky season specials: One workshop and one open mic! 🎤 BOTH Halloween-themed to get you in the spirit! 👻

Find out more and sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/SPEAKEASYC

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 9d

NEW poetry workshops for Neurodivergent teens 👀👇

Free to join, online, twice a month and lead by queer and Neurodivergent writer Georgie Brooke! ✨ Starting 16th October but don't worry if your young writer can't make every session.

Sign up here 👉 buff.ly/NS2cQqb

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 9d

Huge congrats! 💖

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 10d

Author and one of The Observer's best New Novelists for 2025 Marcia Hutchinson is coming to Leicester! 😍

Throughout this in conversation, she'll be discussing her solo literary debut The Mercy Step and more - with copies available to buy at the event.

Save your place ⏬
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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 10d

Gainsborough parents! 📢 We've got spaces available in our FREE creative writing group for 10-17s!

If you're looking for a Saturday morning activity for your young person and their friends, we've got you covered. All you need to do is sign up and turn up!

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/GAINSBOROUGH...

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 11d

Why should writers learn to write in multiple genres? 🤔

It's not just for fun! The answer may help you to increase your appeal to agents, publishers and your own audience... 👀

Check out author Emma Pass's blog post to find out why you should be writing in more than one genre 👉 buff.ly/5O5Eo0y

Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 11d

🚀 LAUNCHING NOW 🚀 FREE, ONLINE writing workshops lead by Autistic writers for Autistic writers up North!

What makes our BTS workshops so great? Lots of things! For a start: This is YOUR space to write and meet other writers who are also Autistic. ✍️

Find out more and sign up here 👉 buff.ly/HMJ8wc0

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Writing East Midlands @writingeastmidlands.com · 12d

FREE activities for young people aged 14-19 in Mansfield! 🚨📢

Our creative writing group starts NEXT WEEK with published author and poet Leanne Moden. 📖 Whether your young person loves to write or is looking for something new to try, ALL are welcome.

Sign up now 👉 bit.ly/MANSFIELDYWG