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Could you be one of our Story Gatherers?
We are looking for anyone interested in meeting, talking to, listening and recording the stories of older members of the LGBTQ+ community for our Celebrating Our Stories verbatim theatre festival
The Writers’ Place: a poem by Dean Atta
The poet and former Guest Artistic Director on our dedicated home for writers in the heart of Brighton
Pier Poets – a new open mic poetry night for Brighton
Pier Poets is a new monthly open mic night in Brighton for poets and spoken word artists to showcase their work in a supportive environment.
Layla AlAmmar visits The Writers’ Place
Layla AlAmmar’s response to an open call for Muslim writers has put her on the map. She joins us at The Writers’ Place ahead of the release of her debut novel.
Celebrating Our Stories gets underway
The multi-artform project will gather stories and personal testimonies from LGBTQ+ older people from across southeast England.
Apply now for The Writers’ Place Poets 2019
Take the next step in your poetry career with The Writers’ Place Poets, a development programme about the craft and business of poetry with spaces available in 2019.
Jane Traies reveals hidden stories of older lesbians
In a special Brighton Pride weekend event, New Writing South supported the launch of the new book by Jane Traies – a collection of first-hand accounts of older lesbians in the UK
Farewell Guest Artistic Director Dean Atta
We say farewell to poet and Guest Artistic Director Dean Atta as he embarks on writing his second book.
Writing a Second Book
Dean Atta is writing his second book close to his own experiences to create “a story out there for young, black, gay boys to see themselves in and others to learn from and relate to in other ways.”
The Writers’ Place Poets 2018 wraps
A development and skills-sharing programme for poets looking to take the next steps in their career.
Hena Bryan on TLC’s Get a Job in Publishing course
Hena Bryan reflects on TLC’s recent Get a Job In Publishing course Earlier this year, New Writing South sponsored Hena Bryan to attend The Literary
Rosy Carrick wins Best New Play Award 2018
Warm congratulations to Rosy Carrick who scooped the New Writing South Best New Play award for Passionate Machine at the Brighton Fringe Awards last month.
Danny Brunton wins the Spread the Word Life Writing Prize 2018
The prize-winning entry was written while Danny was completing our Autobiography and Life Writing Programme.
Permission to Write
Dean Atta offers his advice in the run up to National Writing Day on Wednesday 27 June 2018.
Interview with Astra Bloom
Astra Bloom talks to Dean Atta about her journey as a working class writer following her selection for Common People: An Anthology of Working Class Writers.
Astra Bloom and Katy Massey selected for Common People anthology
“Where are all the working class writers?” Unbound’s Common People anthology brings together essays, poems and personal memoirs by writers from working class backgrounds.
A cause for celebration: Dinos Aristidou on the verbatim theatre festival created by older LGBTQ+ people
The first ever Celebrating Our Stories festival will take place in 2020, showcasing real stories collected from older LGBTQ people.