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Supports, develops and champions writers from the East Midlands - supported by Arts Council England.

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What the course fee covers:
✅ Direct, 1-1 feedback from not one but TWO established authors every two weeks
✅ The expertise of two novelists published in a rainbow of genres
✅ Two live Zoom sessions PLUS eight weeks of content delivered to your inbox

Find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/HTWIAG
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‘What diligence to writers owe to the cultures they depict?'

🤩Eve Makis navigates Cypriot heritage, politics, and emotional terrain in her work. She discusses the author’s responsibility to the truth and the necessity to confront personal biases.

Edition Four of Pulse is out now!⬇️
bit.ly/WEMPULSE
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Less than one week to go! Have you signed up? ➡️ bit.ly/NSUXWEM

Nottingham Speaks Up takes over Nottingham Central Library next Tuesday. If you're passionate about spoken word and want to use your voice to end gender-based violence and inequality, this is your chance to get involved.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Read the published shortlist and longlist here ➡️ bit.ly/AURORAPRIZE

Before you join us for the award ceremony THIS THURSDAY! 🎉 If you like the poems or short stories listed here, you might just get to see them performed live.

Come along and raise a glass with us! 🥂 You won't want to miss it!
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
‘What diligence to writers owe to the cultures they depict?'

🤩Eve Makis navigates Cypriot heritage, politics, and emotional terrain in her work. She discusses the author’s responsibility to the truth and the necessity to confront personal biases.

Edition Four of Pulse is out now!⬇️
bit.ly/WEMPULSE
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Who wants to join us for a poetry deep dive with one of 2025's most well-known poets? 🙋

The Joelle Taylor is joining us for a £15 (!!) online masterclass encouraging you to write poetry that is vibrant, visual and, dare I say, cinematic. 👀🍿

Book your tickets here ➡️ bit.ly/JOELLETAYLOR
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Find out how to make it as a writer from a multi-award-winning author, journalist and editor. ✍️

This masterclass is only £15, takes places online and covers the common pitfalls and insider tips that you need to carve out a fulltime career as a writer.

Book your tickets here ➡️ bit.ly/AURORAIRENOSEN
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
‼️ONE WEEK TO GO‼️

Hannah Boursnell’s legendary ‘Submitting to Agents’ Masterclass takes place at the National Justice Museum in exactly one week.

🗣️Attendees of the WEM Writers’ Conference 2025 said that Hannah’s masterclass was ‘Excellent, from start to finish’.

Sign up today!⬇️
bit.ly/LITAGENTS
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How to submit your writing to the Nottingham Speaks Up Showcase Event:

1️⃣ Click this link (link in our bio)
2️⃣ Fill out the short form, ensuring to include your work
3️⃣ Click submit

Your work may be shared in the lead up to the event, with appropriate accreditation. Speak Up today.
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We LOVED this article. 😍 Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/WEMPULSE

Writer, artivist and Nottingham's first ever Nature Poet Laureate Cara Thompson talks authenticity, creative freedom and community, offering a unique and uplifting perspective on an interesting topic. Make sure to give it a gander! 👀
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The shortlists have been announced. 🎉✨🥂 Read them here 👉 bit.ly/AURORAPRIZE

And don't forget! We'll be announcing the winners LIVE at our Aurora Prize ceremony next Thursday evening in Derby. Tickets are FREE and winners will be revealed by our judges, ✨Joelle Taylor and Irenosen Okojie.✨
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This is your first step into the literary industry. ✍️

Whether you're an aspiring author, literary agent, publisher or writing tutor, our free writer internship programme for 18-25s is the guidance you need to turn your passion into a career. 📚💼

Apply here ➡️ bit.ly/WEMTERNS
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just over a month to go, get your applications in 👉 bit.ly/FREEREADS

We're offering ✍️free editor feedback✍️ to writers in the East Mids, in partnership with The Literary Consultancy. This covers 150 lines of poetry, 15K of novels, 5K short stories or your submission package to agents. 📝
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Who's read the latest edition of Pulse? 🙋

What did you think of Laura Kate Dale's article on the objectivity of truth? In its pages, she explores the kaleidoscopic effect of political and personal perspective on truth in writing.

Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/WEMPULSE

Let us know what you think below!
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📢We're partnering with Nottingham Speaks Up to encourage people to use their voice against gender-based violence!📢

Join us at Nottm Central library for a unique workshop and showcase. Both are free to join!

Sign up for the workshop: bit.ly/NSUXWEM
Sign up for the showcase: bit.ly/NSUSHOWCASE
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
❗LAST DAY TO APPLY❗

Have a direct impact on Writing East Midland's decision-making, develop your leadership skills and contribute to an arts organisation that is committed to creating positive change.📝

⏬Apply now!
bit.ly/YABAPPLYNOW
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎅🎁 Christmas present idea for writers: This meaningful and engaging writing course led by two published authors! 😍

With direct feedback from tutors Rebecca Mascull and Emma Pass, and 8 weeks of content, this is a truly thoughtful gift for any writer.

Find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/HTWIAG
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🧐Should authors stick to what they know?
🖋️Does heavy research grant permission for writers to write about whatever they want?

Vaseem Khan discusses cultural appropriation, trust and the important of doing your homework in ed. 4 of Pulse Magazine.

It's available to read, now!
bit.ly/WEMPULSE
November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
SUBMISSIONS WANTED! 📢 In addition to offering this FREE workshop, Nottingham Speaks Up wants you to add your voice to the growing conversation about gender-based violence and inequality. 🗣️ Find out more about both below.

To send in your writing ➡️ bit.ly/NSUBMIT
For the workshop ➡️ bit.ly/NSUXWEM
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🙋Who's excited for the Bake Off final on Tuesday?

The marketing team have been SO EXCITED that they based their whole meeting around cakes, treats & operational feats.

Stick with us for all the writing opportunities, projects & announcements that you could need, long after Bake Off finishes!
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🏡Do you live in the Ashfield area?
✍️Know a young person who loves to write?

Head to Mansfield Palace Theatre for FREE creative writing sessions every 2 weeks!

Each session is different, with fun exercises & prompts.

Sign up now!
bit.ly/MANSFIELDYWG
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Read Shreya's article here ➡️ bit.ly/WEMPULSE

How honest should you be when writing memoir? Is there any room for creative license? 👀🤔 Shreya explores the fine line between imaginative writing and downright deception in her article for the latest edition of our online magazine Pulse. 📖
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Giving and taking feedback is an essential skill for writers. ✍️ Find out how to offer meaningful feedback and how to artfully receive it in this free-to-join workshop. 💬🗨️

Taking place in one month. For emerging writers aged 15-25.

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/SPEAKEASYC
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🎃Happy Halloween from the ghoulish heights of WEM Towers🎃

Will you be reading any nerve-wracking novels, petrifying poetry, or phantasmic non-fiction on the spookiest day of the year?

⬇️Let us know your most hair-raising recommendations in the comments below!

P.S. William is always watching...👀
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚨 PULSE ISSUE 4 IS OUT NOW 🚨

What's included:

📢 Articles from Vaseem Khan, Shreya Sen-Handley, Laura Kate Dale, Cara Thompson and Eve Makis
📢 An interview with Helen Jukes
📢 Agents predicting book trends for 2026
📢 An open call for writers!

Read the latest edition 👉 bit.ly/WEMPULSE
October 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM