Category: News
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North East Launch Bid to be Capital of Creativity
A coalition of a charity, civic leaders, academics and industry leaders call on the new Labour Government to support its...
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New Writing North announces Autumn Programme
New Writing North has unveiled its packed programme of literary events, community-led writing groups, and professional industry workshops this autumn....
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Northern Writers’ Awards 2024 announced
New Writing North and their partners celebrated the 25th Northern Writers’ Awards on Tuesday evening, announcing the winners of the...
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Judges announced as Gordon Burn Prize 2025 opens for entry
The Gordon Burn Prize 2025 is now open for entry to both fiction and non-fiction books that are fearless in...
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A Writing Chance: 16 writers selected for Michael Sheen-backed programme
Sixteen writers have been selected for A Writing Chance 2024–25, the pioneering programme for change co-founded in 2021 by Michael...
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Remembering John Burnside, 1955-2024
John Burnside was extraordinary. As a writer, he had a tremendous talent, which he displayed so fluently across genres. Poetry....
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Opportunity: Creative Associate Residencies
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Genre Feature Lab launches with call-out for northern writers and production companies
New Writing North and Film4 have joined forces to find three of the most exciting northern screenwriters to take part in a...
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“It starts with someone believing in you”: New Writing North celebrates 25th Northern Writers’ Awards with call to support young people
New Writing North is celebrating its 25th Northern Writers’ Awards this year with a call to support its creative work...
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Channel 4 Writing for Television Awards seek new television writers from the North of England
The Channel 4 Writing for Television Awards have opened for entry until 4 June 2024. The awards offer new...
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£30,000 Foyle Foundation cash boost for North East writers and creatives
We are delighted to announce that we have received £30,000 from The Foyle Foundation to support our Writing and Publishing...
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Attention book lovers and writers: New Writing North Summer Season now on sale!
New Writing North has launched its Summer Season with a wealth of opportunities for readers and writers in the North...