Literature Works
@literatureworks.bsky.social
We are a charity in South West England using words and stories to support creativity and wellbeing. We connect people and communities, nurture talent, and champion the power of storytelling, writing and reading. 📖
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There are just a couple of weeks left to apply for TLC Free Reads through Literature Works. This scheme offers low-income writers the opportunity to apply to access The Literacy Consultancy's excellent services cost-free.
TLC Free Reads - Literature Works
We can offer Manuscript Assessments, Submission Package Reports and Editor One-to-Ones. Read below to find out more and decide which would be right for you. Testimonials How to apply If […]
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November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
There are just a couple of weeks left to apply for TLC Free Reads through Literature Works. This scheme offers low-income writers the opportunity to apply to access The Literacy Consultancy's excellent services cost-free.
Michael Malay joins us for a #QuayWords event this Wednesday evening at @ExeterCustomHouse.bsky.social, discussing his award winning nature memoir Late Light - we can't wait.
Get your ticket for just £6 (£4 concessions) and join us: quaywords.org.uk/events/micha...
Get your ticket for just £6 (£4 concessions) and join us: quaywords.org.uk/events/micha...
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Michael Malay joins us for a #QuayWords event this Wednesday evening at @ExeterCustomHouse.bsky.social, discussing his award winning nature memoir Late Light - we can't wait.
Get your ticket for just £6 (£4 concessions) and join us: quaywords.org.uk/events/micha...
Get your ticket for just £6 (£4 concessions) and join us: quaywords.org.uk/events/micha...
This November and December, our project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, ‘Page of Plymouth', offers some unique, free, hands-on workshops, delving into the archives at @theboxplymouth.bsky.social for a glimpse of 16th Century life.
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This November and December, our project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, ‘Page of Plymouth', offers some unique, free, hands-on workshops, delving into the archives at @theboxplymouth.bsky.social for a glimpse of 16th Century life.
Late Light is a multi award-winning nature memoir, a love letter to the English countryside and some of the creatures which populate it, set against the backdrop of the author Michael Malay’s own journey of discovery as a new arrival to the UK.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Late Light is a multi award-winning nature memoir, a love letter to the English countryside and some of the creatures which populate it, set against the backdrop of the author Michael Malay’s own journey of discovery as a new arrival to the UK.
If you missed the first 'Laureate of Words' show presented by R.C. Thomas (our new Plymouth Laureate of Words) on the community radio station FCR, you can now listen back on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/ferndale-ctg...
FCR Radio Plymouth presents The Laureate of Words Radio Show (1) 30/10/2025
6pm to 8pm The Laureate of Words Radio Show presented by R.C Thomas
Plus Guest William Telford (Published Author)
In this show we are pleased to include Short Stories, Poetry, from authors sent into ...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
If you missed the first 'Laureate of Words' show presented by R.C. Thomas (our new Plymouth Laureate of Words) on the community radio station FCR, you can now listen back on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/ferndale-ctg...
Tonight's song cycle event at @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social with the writer-in-residence for our Voices Aloud season, Chris Hoban, is now fully booked...
🎶 But we've just announced an Introduction to Songwriting workshop with Chris, taking place on Wednesday 26th November 6-8pm.
🎶 But we've just announced an Introduction to Songwriting workshop with Chris, taking place on Wednesday 26th November 6-8pm.
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Tonight's song cycle event at @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social with the writer-in-residence for our Voices Aloud season, Chris Hoban, is now fully booked...
🎶 But we've just announced an Introduction to Songwriting workshop with Chris, taking place on Wednesday 26th November 6-8pm.
🎶 But we've just announced an Introduction to Songwriting workshop with Chris, taking place on Wednesday 26th November 6-8pm.
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The NAWE Online Conference 2025 is nearly here! Join us on 7/8 November for THE event for everyone who teaches, facilitates or researches creative writing! 80 inspiring talks & workshops to boost your practice & nurture your own writing. Book bit.ly/3qesnem #NAWEConf25 #InspiringWriting
October 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The NAWE Online Conference 2025 is nearly here! Join us on 7/8 November for THE event for everyone who teaches, facilitates or researches creative writing! 80 inspiring talks & workshops to boost your practice & nurture your own writing. Book bit.ly/3qesnem #NAWEConf25 #InspiringWriting
On Thursday 6th November from 6pm at @karstgallery.bsky.social, join us to celebrate the work of outgoing Plymouth Laureate of Words Rosemarie Corlett from 2023-25, and give a warm welcome to our new PLOW for 2025-27, R.C. Thomas.
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
On Thursday 6th November from 6pm at @karstgallery.bsky.social, join us to celebrate the work of outgoing Plymouth Laureate of Words Rosemarie Corlett from 2023-25, and give a warm welcome to our new PLOW for 2025-27, R.C. Thomas.
Next Monday, the Page of Plymouth online talks in partnership with The Rose Playhouse continue:
INTRODUCING PHILIP HENSLOWE’S ROSE - with PROFESSOR GRACE IOPPOLO
📅 Monday 27th October 2025 🕡 6.30pm 💻 online
🎫 £5 /£8 Book via The Rose: www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
INTRODUCING PHILIP HENSLOWE’S ROSE - with PROFESSOR GRACE IOPPOLO
📅 Monday 27th October 2025 🕡 6.30pm 💻 online
🎫 £5 /£8 Book via The Rose: www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
October 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Next Monday, the Page of Plymouth online talks in partnership with The Rose Playhouse continue:
INTRODUCING PHILIP HENSLOWE’S ROSE - with PROFESSOR GRACE IOPPOLO
📅 Monday 27th October 2025 🕡 6.30pm 💻 online
🎫 £5 /£8 Book via The Rose: www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
INTRODUCING PHILIP HENSLOWE’S ROSE - with PROFESSOR GRACE IOPPOLO
📅 Monday 27th October 2025 🕡 6.30pm 💻 online
🎫 £5 /£8 Book via The Rose: www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
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📢 Devon music & history fans! 📢
Chris, the musician that I have been collaborating with, has been poached by Mark Stoyle!
More seriously though, get your tickets now for Chris' performance of songs inspired by the River Exe & quayside, & a discussion of the themes and history with Mark.
#Exeter 🗃️
Chris, the musician that I have been collaborating with, has been poached by Mark Stoyle!
More seriously though, get your tickets now for Chris' performance of songs inspired by the River Exe & quayside, & a discussion of the themes and history with Mark.
#Exeter 🗃️
Just two weeks until the Quay Words event with Chris Hoban and Professor Mark Stoyle.
📅 Thursday 30th October 🕡 6.30-7.30pm
📍 Exeter Custom House - ECQT , Exeter Quayside
Book now (pay what you can): quaywords.org.uk/events/chris...
📅 Thursday 30th October 🕡 6.30-7.30pm
📍 Exeter Custom House - ECQT , Exeter Quayside
Book now (pay what you can): quaywords.org.uk/events/chris...
Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Writer-in-residence Chris Hoban with Professor Mark Stoyle
The Quay Words writer-in-residence for Autumn, Chris Hoban, will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over the course of his residency, telling tales from Exeter’s Quay. We’re also delighted…
quaywords.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
📢 Devon music & history fans! 📢
Chris, the musician that I have been collaborating with, has been poached by Mark Stoyle!
More seriously though, get your tickets now for Chris' performance of songs inspired by the River Exe & quayside, & a discussion of the themes and history with Mark.
#Exeter 🗃️
Chris, the musician that I have been collaborating with, has been poached by Mark Stoyle!
More seriously though, get your tickets now for Chris' performance of songs inspired by the River Exe & quayside, & a discussion of the themes and history with Mark.
#Exeter 🗃️
This December at Exeter Custom House, we welcome Eva Meijer, author of Sea Now, as part of her UK tour with publisher Peirene Press.
📅 Weds 3rd December 🕡 6.30pm
📍 @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social
🎫 Book now on the Quay Words website: quaywords.org.uk/events/eva-m...
#literatureintranslation
📅 Weds 3rd December 🕡 6.30pm
📍 @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social
🎫 Book now on the Quay Words website: quaywords.org.uk/events/eva-m...
#literatureintranslation
Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Eva Meijer: Sea Now in collaboration with Peirene Press
Join us in welcoming Eva Meijer to Exeter Custom House, as part of her UK-tour with publisher Peirene Press. Eva will be in conversation about the recent publication of the English translation of her…
quaywords.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
This December at Exeter Custom House, we welcome Eva Meijer, author of Sea Now, as part of her UK tour with publisher Peirene Press.
📅 Weds 3rd December 🕡 6.30pm
📍 @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social
🎫 Book now on the Quay Words website: quaywords.org.uk/events/eva-m...
#literatureintranslation
📅 Weds 3rd December 🕡 6.30pm
📍 @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social
🎫 Book now on the Quay Words website: quaywords.org.uk/events/eva-m...
#literatureintranslation
Just two weeks until the Quay Words event with Chris Hoban and Professor Mark Stoyle.
📅 Thursday 30th October 🕡 6.30-7.30pm
📍 Exeter Custom House - ECQT , Exeter Quayside
Book now (pay what you can): quaywords.org.uk/events/chris...
📅 Thursday 30th October 🕡 6.30-7.30pm
📍 Exeter Custom House - ECQT , Exeter Quayside
Book now (pay what you can): quaywords.org.uk/events/chris...
Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Writer-in-residence Chris Hoban with Professor Mark Stoyle
The Quay Words writer-in-residence for Autumn, Chris Hoban, will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over the course of his residency, telling tales from Exeter’s Quay. We’re also delighted…
quaywords.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Just two weeks until the Quay Words event with Chris Hoban and Professor Mark Stoyle.
📅 Thursday 30th October 🕡 6.30-7.30pm
📍 Exeter Custom House - ECQT , Exeter Quayside
Book now (pay what you can): quaywords.org.uk/events/chris...
📅 Thursday 30th October 🕡 6.30-7.30pm
📍 Exeter Custom House - ECQT , Exeter Quayside
Book now (pay what you can): quaywords.org.uk/events/chris...
This Saturday saw the prizegiving event for our Generation Flash Fiction competition at @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social. Thanks to all the winning and highly commended young writers for reading their work with such confidence, and to everyone who attended for supporting them – it was a great turnout.
October 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This Saturday saw the prizegiving event for our Generation Flash Fiction competition at @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social. Thanks to all the winning and highly commended young writers for reading their work with such confidence, and to everyone who attended for supporting them – it was a great turnout.
This evening, join us online for a talk that will serve as an introduction to the 'Page of Plymouth' project, exploring the lost domestic tragedy of the same name.
We're looking forward to Beth and Tim's readings, delving into the true crimes that inspired the lost play by Jonson and Dekker.
We're looking forward to Beth and Tim's readings, delving into the true crimes that inspired the lost play by Jonson and Dekker.
6.30pm TONIGHT
Join Helen Chaloner & David Prescott from @literatureworks.bsky.social as they introduce the new Page of Plymouth project.
Actors Beth Park & Tim Frances will be there to read extracts from pamphlets & ballads about the murder that Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker turned into a Rose play.
Join Helen Chaloner & David Prescott from @literatureworks.bsky.social as they introduce the new Page of Plymouth project.
Actors Beth Park & Tim Frances will be there to read extracts from pamphlets & ballads about the murder that Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker turned into a Rose play.
October 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This evening, join us online for a talk that will serve as an introduction to the 'Page of Plymouth' project, exploring the lost domestic tragedy of the same name.
We're looking forward to Beth and Tim's readings, delving into the true crimes that inspired the lost play by Jonson and Dekker.
We're looking forward to Beth and Tim's readings, delving into the true crimes that inspired the lost play by Jonson and Dekker.
This coming Monday 👇🏻
Book your tickets for this first online talk and learn all about the lost play 'Page of Plymouth' and the exciting city-wide project ahead of us.
Book your tickets for this first online talk and learn all about the lost play 'Page of Plymouth' and the exciting city-wide project ahead of us.
Mon 13 Oct @ 6.30pm online
PAGE OF PLYMOUTH
Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's Lost Play
An introduction to the lost 1599 domestic tragedy about the murder of goldsmith George Page by his young wife, & the new project centred on it looking at Plymouth lives then & now.
www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
PAGE OF PLYMOUTH
Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's Lost Play
An introduction to the lost 1599 domestic tragedy about the murder of goldsmith George Page by his young wife, & the new project centred on it looking at Plymouth lives then & now.
www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
October 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This coming Monday 👇🏻
Book your tickets for this first online talk and learn all about the lost play 'Page of Plymouth' and the exciting city-wide project ahead of us.
Book your tickets for this first online talk and learn all about the lost play 'Page of Plymouth' and the exciting city-wide project ahead of us.
We’re pleased to announce the winners of our Generation Flash Fiction competition:
literatureworks.org.uk/2025-flash-f...
Congratulations to all the talented young writers who won prizes or were highly commended, and thank you to everyone who submitted their stories from all around the world.
literatureworks.org.uk/2025-flash-f...
Congratulations to all the talented young writers who won prizes or were highly commended, and thank you to everyone who submitted their stories from all around the world.
2025 Flash Fiction Competition winners - Literature Works
We’re pleased to announce the winners of our Generation Flash Fiction competition and the publication of our second pamphlet of the winning entries to the Young Writers’ Flash Fiction competition, des...
literatureworks.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We’re pleased to announce the winners of our Generation Flash Fiction competition:
literatureworks.org.uk/2025-flash-f...
Congratulations to all the talented young writers who won prizes or were highly commended, and thank you to everyone who submitted their stories from all around the world.
literatureworks.org.uk/2025-flash-f...
Congratulations to all the talented young writers who won prizes or were highly commended, and thank you to everyone who submitted their stories from all around the world.
We are thrilled to announce the first ever Exeter Young City Laureate for 2025-26 – Graci Wakely!
We had lots of fantastic applications from Exeter’s young people, but Graci’s application stood out for our selection panel.
literatureworks.org.uk/announcing-t...
#ExeterYoungCityLaureate
We had lots of fantastic applications from Exeter’s young people, but Graci’s application stood out for our selection panel.
literatureworks.org.uk/announcing-t...
#ExeterYoungCityLaureate
Announcing the first Exeter Young City Laureate - Literature Works
Literature Works are thrilled to announce the first ever Exeter Young City Laureate for 2025-26 – Graci Wakely! We had lots of fantastic applications from Exeter’s young people, but Graci’s applicatio...
literatureworks.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We are thrilled to announce the first ever Exeter Young City Laureate for 2025-26 – Graci Wakely!
We had lots of fantastic applications from Exeter’s young people, but Graci’s application stood out for our selection panel.
literatureworks.org.uk/announcing-t...
#ExeterYoungCityLaureate
We had lots of fantastic applications from Exeter’s young people, but Graci’s application stood out for our selection panel.
literatureworks.org.uk/announcing-t...
#ExeterYoungCityLaureate
Congratulations to @sophiedumont.bsky.social on the launch of her debut collection 'Sculling', featured in @theguardian.com's latest poetry review roundup.
October 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Congratulations to @sophiedumont.bsky.social on the launch of her debut collection 'Sculling', featured in @theguardian.com's latest poetry review roundup.
Just a few days until we and @writersandartists.bsky.social bring the How To Get Published conference to Bristol, for a day packed with publishing insights from a fantastic lineup of expert speakers. There's still time to book a place and join us at Bristol's Engine Shed on Saturday...
How to Get Published - Bristol 2025 | Writers & Artists
Are you a writer looking to develop your craft, and get published?
www.writersandartists.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Just a few days until we and @writersandartists.bsky.social bring the How To Get Published conference to Bristol, for a day packed with publishing insights from a fantastic lineup of expert speakers. There's still time to book a place and join us at Bristol's Engine Shed on Saturday...
We’re pleased to share a new piece of writing by the Quay Words Summer 2025 writer-in-residence Kirsteen McNish.
Here's ‘There are tides everywhere.’ quaywords.org.uk/there-are-ti...
Here's ‘There are tides everywhere.’ quaywords.org.uk/there-are-ti...
Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | ‘There are tides, everywhere.’ by Kirsteen McNish
Kirsteen McNish was the Quay Words writer-in-residence for Summer 2025. During her ‘Tides’ residency at Exeter Custom House, she set out to explore the tides’ influence on our psyche, excavate…
quaywords.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We’re pleased to share a new piece of writing by the Quay Words Summer 2025 writer-in-residence Kirsteen McNish.
Here's ‘There are tides everywhere.’ quaywords.org.uk/there-are-ti...
Here's ‘There are tides everywhere.’ quaywords.org.uk/there-are-ti...
Reposted by Literature Works
Mon 13 Oct @ 6.30pm online
PAGE OF PLYMOUTH
Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's Lost Play
An introduction to the lost 1599 domestic tragedy about the murder of goldsmith George Page by his young wife, & the new project centred on it looking at Plymouth lives then & now.
www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
PAGE OF PLYMOUTH
Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's Lost Play
An introduction to the lost 1599 domestic tragedy about the murder of goldsmith George Page by his young wife, & the new project centred on it looking at Plymouth lives then & now.
www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
September 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Mon 13 Oct @ 6.30pm online
PAGE OF PLYMOUTH
Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's Lost Play
An introduction to the lost 1599 domestic tragedy about the murder of goldsmith George Page by his young wife, & the new project centred on it looking at Plymouth lives then & now.
www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
PAGE OF PLYMOUTH
Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's Lost Play
An introduction to the lost 1599 domestic tragedy about the murder of goldsmith George Page by his young wife, & the new project centred on it looking at Plymouth lives then & now.
www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
🎶 There's about one month until the debut of Chris Hoban's narrative song-cycle about Exeter's Quayside, the culmination of his Autumn residency at Quay Words.
🎫 quaywords.org.uk/events/chris... (pay what you can)
📅 Thurs 30th October 🕡 6.30pm
📍@exetercustomhouse.bsky.social
🎫 quaywords.org.uk/events/chris... (pay what you can)
📅 Thurs 30th October 🕡 6.30pm
📍@exetercustomhouse.bsky.social
Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Writer-in-residence Chris Hoban with Professor Mark Stoyle
quaywords.org.uk
September 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🎶 There's about one month until the debut of Chris Hoban's narrative song-cycle about Exeter's Quayside, the culmination of his Autumn residency at Quay Words.
🎫 quaywords.org.uk/events/chris... (pay what you can)
📅 Thurs 30th October 🕡 6.30pm
📍@exetercustomhouse.bsky.social
🎫 quaywords.org.uk/events/chris... (pay what you can)
📅 Thurs 30th October 🕡 6.30pm
📍@exetercustomhouse.bsky.social
Book now and join us in Bristol this Saturday to take the next steps on your publishing journey.
Don't miss your Literature Works discount - register with @writersandartists.bsky.social then use the code LitWorksHTGP25 at checkout. www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...
Don't miss your Literature Works discount - register with @writersandartists.bsky.social then use the code LitWorksHTGP25 at checkout. www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...
How to Get Published - Bristol 2025 | Writers & Artists
Are you a writer looking to develop your craft, and get published?
www.writersandartists.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Book now and join us in Bristol this Saturday to take the next steps on your publishing journey.
Don't miss your Literature Works discount - register with @writersandartists.bsky.social then use the code LitWorksHTGP25 at checkout. www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...
Don't miss your Literature Works discount - register with @writersandartists.bsky.social then use the code LitWorksHTGP25 at checkout. www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...
We're partnering with @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social, the UK’s leading editorial consultancy, to again offer ways for low-income writers to get the very best feedback on their manuscript or submission package.
Visit bit.ly/LWfreeread to find out all the details and apply by 1st December.
Visit bit.ly/LWfreeread to find out all the details and apply by 1st December.
TLC Free Reads - Literature Works
We can offer Manuscript Assessments, Submission Package Reports and Editor One-to-Ones. Read below to find out more and decide which would be right for you. Testimonials How to apply If […]
bit.ly
September 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We're partnering with @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social, the UK’s leading editorial consultancy, to again offer ways for low-income writers to get the very best feedback on their manuscript or submission package.
Visit bit.ly/LWfreeread to find out all the details and apply by 1st December.
Visit bit.ly/LWfreeread to find out all the details and apply by 1st December.