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Exploring Technology, Spoken Word and Writing our Roots at WEM’s The Writers’ Conference

Thu 08 Mar 2018

Last week, Nottingham’s literati gathered on a snowy Saturday to do some listening, learning and creating at The Writers’ Conference, all hosted by Writing East Midlands. We got down to check out some of the talks and workshops…

What's Life Like on the MA Creative Writing Course at NTU?

Thu 25 Jan 2018

Tuesday Goacher talks boosting confidence with academic study...

Getting Published with NTU's MA Creative Writing Course

Thu 18 Jan 2018

Kim Slater talks about what she gained from her time at Nottingham Trent University...

From USA to Notts: Studying Creative Writing in the City

Thu 11 Jan 2018

Ashley Silvey, from the USA, is a postgraduate student at NTU, and here tells us all about the hows and whys of studying in humble Nottingham...

Callout for ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival Writing Residency in India

Tue 17 Oct 2017

Ayup, creatives of Notts. If you’re a whizz with words or aspire to be the next big thing in the writing world, you might be interested in this special opportunity...

6 Creative Writing Pieces You Need To Read Today

Thu 10 Aug 2017

Over the past few months, Nottingham Trent University have been working in association with Broadway Cinema, Writing East Midlands and Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature to host talks and critical-creative writing workshops that explore contemporary issues: from race and sexuality, to discovering life on Mars. The event series was called Re:Vision, and attendees have been crafting loads of work over the duration, so here’s a selection of the goods for you to sample…

Notts Artist Video Mat on Writing a Book About His Indian Adventure

Thu 16 Mar 2017

We spoke to the man behind White Dolemite about his upcoming novel A Honky's Journey Through Chaos...

Poet and Smallholder Di Slaney Talks Writing About Chickens

Thu 05 Jan 2017

After appearing on Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, rescuing a whole bunch of farmyard animals, running her own small farm and publishing her first poetry collection, Di Slaney must be about ready for some down time over the festive period...

Jo Weston on Maggie's Nottingham Creative Writing Group

Tue 26 Apr 2016

"Although everyone in the group has been affected by cancer, the focus is on an interest in reading and writing"

Writing Satire with Andy Croft

Thu 12 Feb 2015

"Spitting Image established a series of enduring and negative images that the Tory party still cannot shake off"

Writing Satire with Andy Croft

Thu 12 Feb 2015

"Spitting Image established a series of enduring and negative images that the Tory party still cannot shake off"

Comic Writing Masterclass

Mon 05 Jan 2015

Alfie Crow and Kate Fox unravel the secrets of comic writing at the Nottingham Writers' Studio

Comic Writing Masterclass

Mon 05 Jan 2015

Alfie Crow and Kate Fox unravel the secrets of comic writing at the Nottingham Writers' Studio

Writing Workshops at the Festival of Words

Mon 20 Oct 2014

Lara Elena Donnelly and Judith Allnatt examine the power of words

Writing Hungary

Sat 18 Oct 2014

After WWI Hungary lost 71% of its territory, 58% of its population, and 32% of ethnic Hungarians. What impact has this had on literary expression?

Writing China

Thu 16 Oct 2014

The Festival of Words kicks off with an international programme of writers from across the globe. First stop, China.

Interview: Writing East Midlands

Fri 01 Apr 2011

As the Cleggeron takes a hatchet to the arts we decided to have a chat with Henderson Mullin, head of Writing East Midlands (WEM), to see how his organisation may be able to help local writers survive difficult times...

Miles Hunt: A Songwriter's Tale

Fri 04 Jan 2008

"I have to come clean; in my formative years I showed absolutely no promise as a songwriter whatsoever..."

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