There are still a few remaining spaces in the Workshops for Writers this Friday! Whether you're drawn to memoir or fiction, now is the perfect time to hone your skills alongside talented writers Julia Bell and Leigh Russell. Grab your tickets at: mklitfest.org/events-for-wri…

Nick Cohen Doubts exist that Truss ever had a belief system but went after anything might give her publicity as she went from LibDem to Tory to extreme rightist weirdness. Paddy Ashdown's "Elizabeth is..fearless" had 4 letters wrong-extract fear and insert clue. Clues were there all along.

This grant is for writers over 50. Look at the image.

A fascinating sounding online event that I'll miss as I'll be on a canal, but which might interest John Grindrod and those who enjoyed his online talk for @mklitfest in Feb turnend.org.uk/new-events/202…

Make the most of the glorious weather while it lasts, and join us on a literary walk of Central Milton Keynes, listening to original writing in the places that inspired it. Free event, starts 2pm at MK Gallery: no booking required. Info: mklitfest.org/mink-walk

The real winner should be the sign language interpreter!! #Eurovision2024 #ESC

…given the concerns and feedback we have received from our network of NHS staff and patients, we have built a way for everyone to countersign the feedback that doctors have given us. The NHS is being systemically deskilled. Please click here to speak up with us, then RT💙 …

Grade A trolling by the TUC there :-)

Clearly Defined Clouds, my new collection, is open for preorders from AdHocFiction.com today, my birthday! I’m running a draw here till Sun June 2nd, last day of Bath Flash Fiction, for a free copy when it’s published, July 8th. DM or reply to put your name in the hat!

For the *eighth* year in a row, our friends The Literary Consultancy are partnering with Michael Langan to offer 5 UK-based LGBTQ+ writers free feedback on 15k words of writing, all through #pride month!  Find out more and how to apply here: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2024/05/announ… #lgbtqwriters

Honoured to be reading as part of this event (and to have a poem included in the zine). It’d be lovely to see your faces there if you’re free.

Please RT and spread the word - tremendous learning opportunity for creative writers! #writingcommunity #shortstories #poetry #creativewriting #publishing

Prole's latest call for submissions: youtube.com/watch?v=DopxIs…

Honoured to have a poem selected and published by POEM ALONE today: A Swimmer’s Turn: poemalone.blogspot.com/2024/07/dave-w…

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Delighted to be shortlisted for the Cambridge Short Story Prize, and congratulations to the fellow shortlistees. TSS Publishing (theshortstory.co.uk)

Issue 35 has finally gone to print. Thanks to all our contributors, readers, and subscribers. And to all of your patience.

As you know we have no Arts Council Funding for CheltenhamPoetryFest We always really appreciate your support - via donations, tickets etc. One way you can help the festival is to enter our competition - you could also win a cash prize ! Glos Writers Network ticketsource.co.uk/cheltenhampoet…