Events & Writing Courses
We run monthly Spark Young Writers groups; writing workshops (2 or 3 hours); Short Courses (5 weeks or more); free Regional Writer Meet-Ups; the Birmingham Literature Festival (annual – usually Autumn) and one-off author events; and the National Writers’ Conference (annual – usually Summer).
Live Taught Short Writing Course
Join us for an online, live-taught Short Writing Course
Live Taught Writing Workshops
Our online, live-taught Writing Workshops are usually 2-3 hours in length, and will teach you a specific skill you can apply immediately.Â
National Writers Conference
The National Writers Conference returns Saturday the 19th June 2027.
National Writers Conference 2027
Bramall Music Building, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston
Regional Writer Meet-Ups
Our in-person Regional Writer Meet-Ups are a chance for you to meet other writers in your area, share tips and ideas, and find out what’s happening near you for writers.
The Meet-Ups are usually on a Saturday morning or afternoon, and are free to attend but you must register.
Careers In Writing 2026
Birmingham City University, Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, B4 7BD
National Writers Conference 2027
Bramall Music Building, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston
Spark Young Writers
For our younger writers, the Spark Young Writers programme of monthly meetings, the Careers in Writing conference will help you develop as a writer, meet other young writers, and learn what a career as a writer looks like.
Careers In Writing 2026
Birmingham City University, Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, B4 7BD
Birmingham Literature Festival and Author Events
Birmingham Literature Festival will take place from the 8th-12th October 2026. Tickets are on sale from August. We look forward to seeing you there!