Fri 17 October 2025
NAWE aims to put creativity at the heart of education. NAWE is a charity funded largely by its members fees and donations.
Mon 6 Oct 2025
We are delighted to announce that Naomi Alderman and Peter Sansom will be our opening speakers at Inspiring Writing, this year’s NAWE Online Conference on 7 and 8 November 2025. Read more...

NAWE's mission is to advocate for Creative Writing: enhancing knowledge and understanding of the subject and developing and supporting writers and good practice in teaching and facilitation in all settings.  

Mon 22 Sep 2025 to Mon 8 Dec 2025
Step into the threshold between worlds and explore your creative voice through animal guides, ancient symbols, and seasonal spirit. A folklore-inspired writing course by poet Mab Jones.
Deadline: Mon 20 Oct 2025
Award-winning poetry-led arts charity and festival, Push the Boat Out, is seeking a new Chair and additional ordinary Board Members to help shape the organisation as we move into our next chapter.
NAWE Magazine

The NAWE magazine, Writing in Education, features articles on critical issues and workshop techniques, plus a wealth of news items.

Issue 96 (Autumn 2025) is now available online. Log in to read 

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NAWE Conference

Conference Programme 

The full programme for Inspiring Writing, this year's NAWE Online Conference, is available now.

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Opening Speakers

This years opening speakers are Professor Naomi Alderman (Friday 7 November 2025) and Peter Sansom (Saturday 8 November 2025).

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