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NAWE Member Meet-Up / January 2026 - Save the Date
Our first Member Meet-Up of 2026 takes place online on Wednesday 14 January at 6-7pm and will be a chance to meet the new chairs, discuss the future of NAWE, and catch up with what fellow Members are doing. Please save the date - registration will open next week.
Inspiring Writing: NAWE Online Conference 2025 - Session recordings available
The full conference recordings are available to view online until Friday 16 January. If you weren't able to attend, you can buy an on-demand member ticket for £35.
Writing in Practice Vol 11 - Online Now
This latest issue of NAWE’s Journal of Creative Writing Research demonstrates the continuing vitality of writing. Download now
NAWE Publication Deadlines
Writing in Education Issue 97 (Conference Special): Submit by 19 December 2025.
NAWE’s Writing in Practice: The Journal of Creative Writing Research Volume 12 (Special issue exploring creative writing pedagogy): Please submit by midnight (GMT), 26 January 2026.
Bulletin Break over Christmas
Wishing all our members a very happy festive break. This is our last bulletin for 2025. We'll be taking a short bulletin break over Christmas with our first bulletin of 2026 going out on 7 January.
NAWE is now on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky as well as Facebook - follow us for more NAWE news and updates from around the writing world.
Literature Officer, Creative Scotland
Deadline: 05/07/2026 - Scotland
Are you passionate about supporting Scotland’s vibrant literature sector? Creative Scotland is looking for a part-time Literature Officer.
Invitation to Tender: evaluation toolkit, Scottish Book Trust
Deadline: 06/07/2026 - Scotland
Scottish Book Trust invites tenders for the creation of an evaluation toolkit.
V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize - First Reader Callout
Deadline: 02/07/2026 - UK
The V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize seeks to find the best unpublished short story of the year. We are currently recruiting First Readers to help assess submissions for the 2027 Prize.
Jerwood Writer in Residence 2027 with Pentabus
Deadline: 29/06/2026 - West Midlands
Pentabus are looking for an emerging theatre artist to become our third Jerwood Writer in Residence.
Children's storytelling facilitator (September 2026), Inkhead
Deadline: 15/06/2026 - London
Inkhead is a growing creative education company delivering screen-free storytelling and creative writing workshops in prep and independent schools across London. We are looking for freelance Children's Storytelling Facilitators to lead lively, discussion-based after-school clubs for students aged 7-13.
Lecturer in Creative Writing (Research & Teaching Track), University of Glasgow
Deadline: 23/06/2026 - Scotland
The School of Critical Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Glasgow seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Creative Writing.
Push the Boat Out: Call for Commissions and Residencies at Little Sparta
Deadline: 06/07/2026 - Scotland
Push the Boat Out, Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival, is looking to support the creation of three new poetry-led performance pieces, responding to this year’s festival theme The Space Between (deadline: 6 July). They are also partnering with Little Sparta on a residency programme (deadline: 29 June).
Edinburgh International Book Festival seeks Finance Director and Director of Operations
Deadline: 29/06/2026 - Scotland
Edinburgh International Book Festival is seeking a Finance Director and Director of Operations. The closing date for both these full-time, permanent roles is 29 June 2026.
Creative Writing Tutor for our Adult Community Learning Courses, Open Age
Deadline: 03/07/2026 - London
Open Age, the charity empowering older people in London to stay active, stay curious and stay connected, are looking for an enthusiastic freelance tutor to join our Adult Community Learning (ACL) team in September 2026.
Director, Scots Language Centre
Deadline: 05/06/2026 - Scotland
The Scots Language Centre seeks a director to be the strategic and operational leader of the Centre.
Children's Venue Facilitator, Edinburgh International Book Festival
Deadline: 10/06/2026 - Scotland
EIBF are looking for a confident, fun, and enthusiastic Children’s Venue Facilitator (part-time) to ensure the smooth running of outdoor and indoor events for children and families.
Reading is Caring Manager, Scottish Book Trust
Deadline: 27/05/2026 - Scotland
Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. We are seeking a change advocate with strong project development skills, a focus on funding for stability, and experience in commercialisation to manage our Reading is Caring programme.
Trustees, Settle Stories
Deadline: 29/05/2026 - Yorkshire
Settle Stories is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation based in the Yorkshire Dales. Since 2010, we have used the power of story to educate, to empower, and to endure. We are recruiting for Trustee roles and, for those who cannot commit to a Board seat, non-voting Advisor positions.
Treasurer (Voluntary), NAWE
Deadline: 05/06/2026 - UK
Are you comfortable scrutinising spreadsheets? Are you on top of budgets, projections, and profit and loss? Familiar with accounting procedures and financial monitoring?
Call for Writers: Happy as Larry, 12th Man
Deadline: 19/06/2026 - East England
Happy as Larry is a collaborative storytelling project led by 12th Man Mental Health CIC, in partnership with the National Centre for Writing.
Literature Tutors, City Lit
Deadline: 14/06/2026 - London
City Lit are London's largest provider of learning for adults. We have an exciting opportunity for educational professionals with backgrounds in literature who have an interest, experience and passion in teaching courses in one or more areas.
Freelance Writer Facilitator: Writing for Page and Stage, ArtfulScribe
Deadline: 08/06/2026 - South East England
ArtfulScribe is looking to appoint a writer facilitator to deliver weekly online Writing for Page and Stage sessions for adults during term time. Seeking a passionate individual with a proven track record in workshop delivery and writing to encourage, inspire, and motivate a diverse group of adults to explore their creativity through written and spoken word.
London Writers Centre: Developing Tutors 2026-2027 - Applications Open Soon
Deadline: 27/05/2026 - London
Our Developing Tutors Programme offers a paid opportunity for London-based writers to teach their first creative writing workshop in 2026-27.
Teaching Associate in Creative Writing (810649), University of Strathclyde - Humanities
Deadline: 22/05/2026 - Scotland
The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint a Teaching Associate to join our English & Creative Writing subject team, on a 0.6 FTE fixed term maternity cover contract, with relevant creative practitioner and teaching experience, to deliver creative practice-based modules across the curriculum.
Opportunities with Open Book
Deadline: 20/05/2026 - Scotland
Open Book is a charity which runs accessible shared reading and creative writing sessions across Scotland for a diverse range of community and public participants. They are looking for Lead Readers in Dundee and the Letham area of Perth and are looking to start some new creative writing groups. They've also put out a call for new writing for their Unbound programme. Deadlines from 20 May.
The Sareeta Domingo Prize
Deadline: 21/09/2026 - UK
The Sareeta Domingo Prize is a free-to-enter writing prize created to discover and support unpublished writers from Black and Global Majority backgrounds, founded by bestselling author Dorothy Koomson in association with Sareeta Domingo’s family, Hachette UK, Jacaranda Books and David Higham Associates.
Tyger Tyger: children’s poetry magazine open for submissions
Deadline: 30/06/2026 - International
Tyger Tyger Magazine is an online journal of new poems for children. We are currently open for submissions of poems aimed at 7-11-year-olds on the theme ‘Magic and Mischief’. Open to all writers internationally aged 18 and over.
Arachne Press: Home Ground / Y Filltir Sgwâr bilingual Welsh/English anthology
Deadline: 01/08/2026 - Wales
Following the success of A470: Poems for the Road/ Cerddi’r Ffordd, and Afonydd: Poems for Welsh Rivers /Cerddi Afonydd Cymru, we are looking forward to our next entirely bilingual Welsh/English anthology, Home Ground/Y Filltir Sgwâr. We hope to publish this book in Summer 2027.
The 2026 Kindle Storyteller Award is open for entries
Deadline: 31/08/2026 - International
The Kindle Storyteller Award is a £20,000 literary prize recognising outstanding writing. This year, we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Storyteller Award in the UK!
Dream Catcher: Call for submissions
Deadline: 31/08/2026 - International
NAWE HE Committee member Dr Edwin Stockdale is now the editor of Dream Catcher, which is open for submissions of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction of up to 2,000 words.
The International Dark Poets Prize: Edition V
Deadline: 31/07/2026 - International
This year’s prize offers poets worldwide the chance to explore the shadows of language and be recognised for their work with this being our biggest competition yet offering a total prize fund of £1,800 which includes awards for second and third place runners up.
SaveAsWriters International Creative Writing Competition 2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026 - International
To celebrate 150 years since the first ever telephone call made by Alexander Graham Bell, SaveAs Writers invites you to submit poetry or short stories with the theme: Lines of Communication. Poems must not exceed 60 lines in length. Prose must not exceed 3500 words. International entries are welcome.
The NHB Mentoring scheme – apply now for 2026/27
Deadline: 01/07/2026 - UK
Nick Hern Books (NHB) – the UK’s leading specialist theatre publisher and performing rights agents – is looking for five passionate, up-and-coming playwrights based in the UK to join our exciting new Mentoring scheme.
The Masters Review Reprint Prize 2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026 - International
The 2026 Masters Review Reprint Prize — now in its fourth year — is open for submissions of previously published prose (under 6,000 words) from June 15 to June 30, 2026. Open to emerging writers only.
Scottish Arts Trust: Edinburgh Award for Flash Fiction 2027
Deadline: 31/08/2026 - International
The Edinburgh Flash Fiction Award is open to all writers worldwide, published and unpublished, who are over 16 years by 1 September 2026. Entries (max 250 words) can be on any theme or subject but must be for adult readers and written in English.
Submit your play for Ink Festival 2027
Deadline: 30/09/2026 - Republic of Ireland
INK celebrates diverse voices and fresh ideas, and we welcome scripts from writers of all ages and levels of experience - whether you're a first-time writer or a seasoned pro. Open to anyone resident in the UK and Ireland, and to UK and Irish nationals living abroad.
National Theatre: Apply now for New Views 2026/27
Deadline: 09/07/2026 - UK
New Views is a teacher-led programme, aimed at English and Drama teachers, with full support from the National Theatre.
Call for Papers: The Business of Women’s Writing: Circulation, Translation, Criticism
Deadline: 01/09/2026 - London
The Centre for the Study of Contemporary Women’s Writing (CCWW) invites 200-word proposals for individual papers of 20 minutes, in English, from researchers, academics, and practitioners for the conference The Business of Women’s Writing: Circulation, Translation, Criticism taking place at Senate House, London on 26-27 November 2026.
Palgrave Studies in Literary Journalism: Call for editors and/or authors
Deadline: 17/08/2026 - International
Have you a monograph about an aspect of literary journalism in you, waiting for the right opportunity? An idea for a collection of essays in the literary journalism field? Now is the time to formulate your ideas and pitch them to us: Sue Joseph, Willa McDonald and Matthew Ricketson.
Call for Chapters: Literary journalism and the author’s memoir: A collision of form
Deadline: 31/10/2026 - International
Our essential aim in this proposed Palgrave text is to examine the memoir by either a journalist or writer who uses the craft of literary journalism to render their narrative.
Apply now for free adult scriptwriting workshops with INK Festival
Deadline: 01/08/2026 - East England
INK Festival is offering a free series of adult scriptwriting workshops this autumn, led by acclaimed playwright, scriptwriter and theatre director Rob John.
Stephen Spender Prize 2026
Deadline: 31/07/2026 - Republic of Ireland
Calling MFL, EAL and English teachers! Bring Creative Translation into the classroom this summer term with the Stephen Spender Prize 2026. Open for entries 1 May to 31 July. Free entry for all young people and teachers in the UK and Ireland.
Cranked Anvil Quarterly Short Story Competition
Deadline: 31/07/2026 - International
Cranked Anvil have reopened their quarterly International Short Story Writing Competition. Any theme/genre, maximum 1500 words. An array of prizes, including cash, publication online and digital anthology, and a professional audio recording which is broadcast on UK radio and around the world online.
The Dorothy Dunnett Society / HWA Short Story Competition 2026
Deadline: 01/07/2026 - International
Unpublished historical short stories of up to 3,500 Words are invited for this year's HWA Short Story Competition. We are looking for great storytelling, fresh voices, new perspectives and real ambition in these stories which is why we’ve set a generous word limit.
Writing Stones | nature writing retreat | funded places available
Deadline: 20/07/2026 - South West England
Two fully funded places are available for Writing Stones, a five-day writing retreat with Wyl Menmuir in West Penwith, Cornwall, running September 7–11, 2026. The deadline to apply for a funded place is July 20th.
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Worlds in Progress Retreat
Region: Yorkshire
A four day/ five night Creative Retreat facilitated by Sarah Hymas & Katherine Zeserson. For text-based artists – singers, writers, zine/artist book makers, embroiderers, vocal artists, and anyone else who plays with words – who would benefit from time out of the usual routine, to spend time alone and with others on a similar path.
Arvon Masterclass: The Journey from Academic to General Readership with Tania Hershman
Region: International
Permission to experiment. Academics encounter fascinating stories in their research and archival work, but don’t often have the storytelling and writing tools to share these stories in creative and playful ways.
Arvon Masterclass: Substack - A sympathetic space with Toby Litt
Region: International
Since the living death of Twitter, Substack has become the main platform for writers to connect with readers – and to get paid for it. From George Saunders and Joyce Carol Oates to Camilla Grudova and Alexander Chee, they’ve all migrated to this more sympathetic space.
Online writing courses starting in Sep 2026 with National Centre for Writing
Region: International
Join National Centre for Writing and the University of East Anglia for an expert-led online tutored course, dedicated to building and developing your skills as a writer no matter your experience. From fiction, creative non-fiction, romantic fiction and memoir, there is something for everyone this September. NAWE Member Discount.
Out-Spoken Press: July’s Poetry Room with Anthony Anaxagorou - register now
Region: International
Join Anthony Anaxagorou for the next Poetry Room - four online sessions, Thursday afternoons in July, to really discuss different aspects of poetry in a welcoming small-group setting. Recording-only option is also available.
Faber Academy: Writing Darkness with Matt Wesolowski
Region: International
Electrify your writing by mastering techniques from the darker side of fiction, delving deep into atmosphere, fear and dread in a twelve-week course.
CBC: Complete Your Manuscript – One-to-One Programme
Region: International
Join our new one-year writing programme for our most extensive package of individual feedback to develop your manuscript with expert support at every stage of the journey. Expert tuition and feedback on 35,000 words of your draft, professional advice on your pitch, and a full manuscript report on completion.
Writers Online: The Screenwriters Workshop: From Idea to Script
Region: International
Starting Tuesday July 7th at 6:00pm is The Screenwriters Workshop: From Idea to Script, our brand-new, 4-week online masterclass designed to take you from a blank page to a finished script.
Writers & Artists: Using Social Media as a Writer with Nicola Garrard
Region: International
Social media can offer a vital platform for you, as a writer, to share your books with the world, whether you are traditionally published or self-published. But where should you start with it? And how can you make it work for you?
Irish Writers Centre: Poetry for the Curious with Mark Granier
Region: International
Have you ever wondered what the purpose of rhyme is, and why many poets still use it (and many others don’t); or what makes unrhymed poetry different from prose, or why line-breaks are important (except when they’re not)?
Unf*ck Your Writing Workshop
Region: International
Follow your creative instincts. Unlearn stagnant writing habits. Reclaim & rediscover your flow.
Moniack in a Month: Non-Fiction Proposal with Caro Clarke and Margaux Vialleron
Region: International
How to Craft a Non-Fiction Proposal. Through four interactive workshops led by Caro Clarke and Margaux Vialleron, you will explore what you need to include in a non-fiction book proposal and how best to present your idea.
Creative Writes June 2026 Walk & Write Workshop
Region: London
Our Creative Writes Walk & Writes Workshops focus on a different North London treasure each month. We walk & write in heritage sites, museums, parks, along canals, woods, wetlands and libraries. Our June 2026 Walk & Write Workshop is in Hendon Park, North London.
Has It Got Legs? A 4-week Story Outlining Course
Region: International
Has It Got Legs is a 4-week story outlining programme for anyone who’s sick of formulaic plotting techniques. Get your idea on its feet with developmental feedback and support, and head into the first draft with confidence.
Europeana Writers' Room - monthly creative writing workshops
Region: International
This free, online monthly series of creative writing workshops uses collections from Europeana.eu as inspiration for writing prompts. The sessions take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 15:00-16:00 CEST (14:00-15:00 UK time) and each has its own theme so there are always new stories to be created!
International Bookseller Panel (Literature across Borders)
Region: International
A panel event discussing the international bookselling landscape for children's and YA fiction. Starting at 3pm London-time, this 90-minute Literature-across-Borders tie-in event will explore bookseller perceptions about how books in English travel across borders.
City Lit: Picture book writing with Andrew Weale
Region: London
Would you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
3rd European Biblio/ Poetry Therapy Conference Programme revealed
Region: South East England
Organisers of the 3rd European Biblio/ Poetry Therapy Conference taking place in Canterbury in October have unveiled a programme which includes presenters from across Europe and the rest of globe.
Poetry School: September Sessions: 10 Years of the MA in Writing in Poetry
Region: International
To celebrate 10 years of the MA in Writing in Poetry, the Poetry School has announced a series of exciting zoom workshops tutored by fresh voices from its MA Graduates taking place this September.
Mslexia Women's Writing Days: Short Story
Region: International
In the second in our new series of one-day online masterclasses, award-winning short-story author, novelist and tutor Manya Wilkinson will explain the key components of a successful short story so you can write a compelling piece of fiction.
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