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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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You can find out more about the scheme and how to apply at bit.ly/LWfreeread - get your application in by 1st December 2025.

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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
The two workshops are taking place on the following dates:

📅 Tuesday 25th November 🕥 10.30-12.30pm
📅 Tuesday 9th December 🕥 10.30-12.30pm

Places will fill on a first come, first served basis.

📨 To book yours, please email info@literatureworks.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Professional archivist Victoria Northwood (@mrsvnorthwood.bsky.social) will run two public workshops that give an introduction to the world of archives: what survives and how it’s cared for, whose stories we can find, whose are missing – and why.
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Michael Malay joins us next Wednesday at #QuayWords @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social. Book your tickets for just £6 (£4 concessions) here...
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Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Michael Malay – Late Light
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November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The open call continues. R.C. welcomes all forms of creative writing from anywhere in the world on the theme of 'life writing' to feature in the next show. The deadline is 24th November, 12am. Submit via www.rcthomasthings.bigcartel.com/FCR
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November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This show featured lots of great music, along with special guest William Telford and contributions from writers who responded to R.C.'s open call - many of them Plymothains, several from much further afield.
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Chris will guide you through techniques to think about how you can explore the initial idea of a song, start assembling lyrics and set these words to music.

Book now on the Quay Words website: quaywords.org.uk/events/intro...
Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Introduction to Songwriting with Writer-in-Residence Chris Hoban
Take a deep dive into the lyric form with our current writer-in-residence Chris Hoban. Prolific songwriter and composer Chris will guide you through techniques to think about how you can explore the…
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October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Both R.C. and Rose will read some creative work for us, and we’ll take the chance to socialise and raise a glass to Plymouth’s literary future. 🥂

Free tickets here: literatureworks.org.uk/plymouth-lau...
Plymouth Laureate of Words handover event - Literature Works
We invite you to join us in celebrating both our outgoing and new Plymouth Laureate of Words at KARST in Plymouth on  Thursday 6th November 2025, 6pm. We’d love you […]
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October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Don't miss this fascinating talk from the Founder and Director of the Henslowe-Alleyn Digitisation Project, that will explore more theatre, archaeological and social history.

There are more online talks with The Rose coming up in early 2026 too, so look out for news of those.
October 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Thanks for sharing. We're really looking forward to this!
October 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Really looking forward to this...Chris will be performing new songs inspired by the River Exe and its tributaries, the quayside and the surrounding areas, created during his Autumn residency, and he'll discussing the themes and the history with Mark, an expert on historic Exeter and East Devon.
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
More about our winners here: literatureworks.org.uk/2025-flash-f...

Keep on eye on our social media or subscribe to their newsletter for news of future writing competitions.
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...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM