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 June).
Live Taught Short Writing Course
Join us for a live-taught Short Writing Course over several weeks (usually 5 weeks, meeting weekly, on a weekday evening.)
These courses currently take place via Zoom.
SOLD OUT ONLINE 5-week Short Course: Write a Radio Drama in 5 Weeks (Feb 2023)
Online, Zoom
Live Taught Writing Workshops
Our Live Taught Writing Workshops are usually 2-3 hours in length, and will teach you a specific skill you can apply immediately. They’re usually over one or two weekday evening(s).
Our workshops currently take place over Zoom.
Regional Writer Meet-Ups
Our 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, and are free to attend but you must register.
IN PERSON Regional Writer Meet-Up: Stratford upon Avon
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bridge Foot, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6YR
Birmingham Literature Festival and Author Events
Birmingham Literature Festival 2023: in-person, 5-8 October. Programme announced and tickets on sale in early August 2023.
Spark Young Writers
For our younger writers, the Spark Young Writers programme of monthly meetings, the Teen Writers’ Conference will help you develop as a writer, meet other young writers, and learn what a career as a writer looks like.
National Writers' Conference
The National Writers’ Conference will return on Saturday 8 July 2023, with the programme announced in April 2023.
The Teen Writers’ Conference will return for 2023.
National Writers’ Conference 2023: Save the date
Bramall Music Building, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston