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New Writing North receives £5 million for new centre for writing in Newcastle

Writing is powerful. It can change the way we explore the world, understand ourselves and connect with one another. Writers craft the stories that shape us.

We bring people together through books and writing. We create opportunities for writers and we find and support talented people from all backgrounds to achieve their creative ambitions.

We build the narrative power of young people and communities throughout the North. We platform the work of those whose voices are missing from the mainstream conversation.

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Spring 2025

This spring, there are so many ways to take part in New Writing North’s programme.

We’ve got a lot going on this spring. For writers there are workshops, conferences, virtual writers’ rooms and awards to be applied for. For the bibliophiles and culturally curious, we will help you emerge from your winter hibernation.

Find listings online: events, groups and activities and current projects.

Download the Spring 2025 programme (PDF)

Join a vibrant online writing community

Work with industry experts to master new skills and see how far your talent can take you

On New Writing North Academy online courses, you will explore the techniques used by leading contemporary writers, learn to critique work-in-progress, develop your own voice and hone your writing craft.

New Writing North Academy has been created in partnership with the Professional Writing Academy, the industry-leading online course provider whose digital campus is the first platform specifically designed for teaching writing.

New Writing North Academy