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.
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.
These events are currently taking place over Zoom.
IN PERSON Regional Writer Meet-Up: Redditch
Redditch Library, 15 Market Place Redditch B98 8AR
Birmingham Literature Festival and Author Events
Birmingham Literature Festival returns for 2022: in-person, 6-9 October. Programme announced and tickets on sale in early August 2022.
Spark Young Writers
For our younger writers, the Spark Young Writers programme of monthly meetings, Teen Writing Season workshops on specific themes, and 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 9 July 2022, with the programme announced in April 2022.
The Teen Writers’ Conference will return for 2023.
National Writers’ Conference 2022: Getting Together as Writers
Bramall Music Building, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston