About NAWE
NAWE's mission is to further knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Creative Writing and to support good practice in its teaching and learning at all levels.
As Subject Association, NAWE promotes Creative Writing as both a distinct discipline and an essential element in education generally. Our membership includes those working in Higher Education, the many freelance writers working in schools and community contexts, and the teachers and other professionals who work with them.
NAWE incorporates literaturetraining - providing information and advice on professional development for writers and other literature professionals.
The NAWE Annual Conference
This is the essential UK event for all those involved in the teaching of writing, enabling members to share their experience of teaching writing at all levels and to address current issues. The emphasis is on workshop style sessions or discussions where everyone has a contribution to make.
Writing in Education
The NAWE journal features articles on the writer’s craft, critical issues and workshop techniques, plus a wealth of news items and reviews; published in 3 editions each year and mailed free to all members.
Online Resources
This NAWE site has details of all the latest jobs, opportunities and events for writers throughout the UK. The Archive (accessible to members only) contains everything that we have published since the organization was founded - over 500 articles covering the very wide range of our members' activity, an invaluable resource for anyone teaching writing, planning a project or undertaking research.
Artscape directory
Our listing of professionals suitably experienced at working in educational settings is the prime source for schools and others wishing to engage writers to run workshops or residencies.
Professional Development Programme
NAWE is commited to ensuring that all writers working in education are prepared to the highest professional standard. We offer a range of training days for writers and teachers, plus one-to-one sessions to help members plan their writing careers.
Higher Education Network
Open to all universities, this wing of NAWE addresses the many issues facing those teaching and studying on Creative Writing programmes throughout the UK.
Membership
All members receive free copies of all NAWE publications, benefit from reduced rates to NAWE events and have access to the extensive online Archive. For Professional Members, NAWE processes Enhanced Disclosure applications to the CRB and can assist in dealing with any other government clearance schemes. NAWE also offers free public liability insurance cover to members who work as professional writers in any public or educational arena.
Annual subscription rates:
Professional Membership £30
Student/Associate Membership £20
Overseas Membership £30
Institutional Membership £75
Most importantly, it is the strength of our membership that helps to create so many new opportunities for writers. If you would like to join NAWE, please use the online form.
