Category: News
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...
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....
Opportunity: Creative Associate Residencies
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...
“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...
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...
£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...
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...
Rozie Kelly wins the NorthBound Book Award
Rozie Kelly has been announced as the winner of the NorthBound Book Award for her manuscript Kingfisher, which will be...
Janice Hallett to headline Newcastle Writing Conference 2024
Newcastle Writing Conference returns for the first time in five years on Saturday 18 May, as authors, editors, publishers, and literary agents visit...
Come and see us at London Book Fair 2024!
New Writing North is heading to the London Book Fair (LBF) this March and we’re excited for what’s in store...
Creative sector roles for New Writing North leadership
New Writing North leadership is set to further champion creativity in the North through new appointments in the creative sector....
