IN PERSON Regional Writers Meet-Up: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Join us for a free morning of networking for emerging and established writers from across the West Midlands and beyond.

With guest speakers Peter Stones, Arts Council England and Lisa Blower, novelist and producer of the 100Books Project, sharing what it takes to make a successful Arts Council England funding application.

Hosted by Jonathan Davidson from Writing West Midlands.

Venue: Newcastle Library, Castle House, Barracks Rd, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BL

Date/time: 28th November 2026, 11:00 – 12:30 GMT

Speaker Bio:

Peter Stones is the Relationship Manager for Literature (Midlands) at Arts Council England. Peter has a keen interest in comics and graphic novels, artificial intelligence, poetry and reader development.

Lisa Blower is an award-winning short story writer and novelist.