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
ONLINE 5-Week Course: How to Self-Publish (And Why You Should!) February 2025
Online, Zoom
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.
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.
IN PERSON Regional Writers Meet-Up: Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter Library, 57 High Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JQ
Birmingham Literature Festival and Author Events
Birmingham Literature Festival dates for 2025 will be announced soon.
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.
National Writers Conference
The National Writers Conference will return on Saturday 31st May 2025.