We are thrilled to launch the 2024 4thWrite Short Story Prize, in association with the The Guardian, for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic writers. We want to read your story, whatever it may be Entries are open NOW until the 22 Sept. 4thestate.co.uk/prize #4thWritePrize

Are you an experimental performer working through music, dance or another discipline? Do you have a work-in-progress you’d like to share with an interdisciplinary community? We're excited to be partnering with experimental music outfit Bonjour Claude to bring you Scratch Night.

The Withington Book Festival schedule is HERE! From Wednesday, October 2 until Saturday, October 5, we have spoken word events, quizzes, author talks and workshops, with venues in the village offering special drinks befitting book lovers!

We are so SO excited to welcome Verbose Manchester to #WithingtonBookFestival this October! On October 2 Fuel Cafe Bar you can enjoy Kate Feld Quigley Brockbank, Jemima Foxtrot, Melanie Neads, David Hay, Trevor Mark Thomas and more! Pop it in your diary 👏🏼

🚨 Very proud to bring you Proper Manc. A new BBC podcast series on Manchester at the Millenium. The first episodes are up now: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j…

POET CALL OUT - REOPENED! If you have the perfect poem to read at this event then get in touch! We have 5 spaces available. To claim one, email us at [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: Our call out will reopen from now until midnight on 1st September. BBT xxx #MakeItHappen

“I can't think of a case where poems changed the world, but what they do is they change people's understanding of what's going on in the world.” ― Seamus Heaney who died August 30, 2013

Can't wait for this and what a joy to perform with Helen Jeffery too!

We're on the lookout for two emerging creative writers to join our upcoming winter ghost stories project, Ghosts at the Old Library. This is a paid opportunity which includes mentorship, publication, and performance. All the info: levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/2024/08/23/eme…

We're so excited to announce our next spectacular showcase at the Scottish Storytelling Centre! Featuring poetry from Yomi Ṣode 🇳🇬, Drew Gill, Shak, and Noor! With live music from Jack Hinks and hosted by Loud Poets' own Kevin Mclean. Get your tickets now: …storytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:5634…

Branded badges have arrived - and they’re looking so fresh! #bookstagram #books #reading #WithingtonBookFestival #branding

The pleasure will be all mine! Looking forward to sharing a mic with the fabulous Ciarán Hodgers at Verbose Manchester later this month 😀

Fantastic relaunch of Identity Writers group last night at Manchester Poetry Library ! Lots of cake & cracking poetry 🎂 Workshops will now be at the Poetry Library every Wednesday, 6.30pm 😊 If you’re an Asian, Black or Middle-Eastern writer looking for a supportive community come along!

Open mic emails for our 30 September have all been sent! Grab a ticket 🎟️ kingsarmssalford.com/event/verbose-…

Thanks Verbose Manchester for the open mic slot on the 30th. I look forward to it