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Our next SpokenWord 11 October is writer/artist Kerry Rawlinson live from Canada. A 'mental nomad & bloody-minded optimist' her poetry wanders barefoot through dislocation & belonging unveiling the musicality & brutality of the world. Join us & @kerryrawli bit.ly/4sIRJ4R
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Deadline fast approaching for our annual writing comp.
Submission details: bit.ly/4orP2Dg
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It's high time to check out the packed cultural calendar & book tickets for the Wirral Poetry Festival held on 3 - 4 October. Enjoy a wonderful literary weekend in the beautiful setting of Port Sunlight. Check out the events here: wirralpoetryfestival.org.uk/…
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One for the playwrights:
From 17th Oct to 7th Nov 2026, ALD Theatre invite subs to their "A Little Different Direction" contest. 10-15 min plays for 2-3 actors. Selected scripts receive £75. To enter, request brief from Hello@ALDTheatre.uk with subject “ALD Direction Brief”. aldtheatre.uk/contact
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We have now closed for these. Please do keep checking our Submissions page for details of when we will open up again.
Sabine remains open for submissions of word & image, filmpoems and reviews.
Helen Ivory is currently open for general submissions of poetry and short prose. For more details go to inksweatandtears.co.uk/submi…
#InkSweatandTears #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #Submissions
ALT Semi-transparent image of typewriter with sheet of paper containing the word 'writing'. Grey blue background. Text in white (centred) Helen Ivory is currently open for general submissions of poetry and short prose. These will close at midnight on 30 September or when we reach 60 in total!
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From Writer to Published Author with Silvano Griffith-Francis
When: 1 October, 5-7pm
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Your Place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/pen-to-pr…
Book for all four sessions on 1, 8, 15 & 29 October.
Session One
Take control of publishing your own book
@lbbdcouncil
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A ghost is much more than a spectral figure shouting boo!: it can be a comfort, a threat, a reminder, a thrill, a sadness, a warning. This spooky season, learn how to write a #ghoststory with #author Kirsty Logan!
Book: writersandartists.co.uk/even…
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New festival of ghost stories, supernatural literature & folklore - 3 Oct. St Gregory's, Canterbury. It's
320 years since The Apparition of Mrs Veal was written-the starting point for exploring scary storytelling, Gothic novels, folklore & cursed objects! bit.ly/4ydd6xF
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10 days to deadline (30 Sept.) of our Writing Competition on the theme of telecommunications, celebrating 150 years since A. G Bell's telephonic invention! Submission info. for your fiction & poetry here: saveaswriters.co.uk/
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My September ✍️ newsletter contains details of 12 writing competitions & publishing opportunities, a poetry writing workshop (last chance to book 👀) + lots of lovely writing news 🎉 mailchi.mp/christopherfielde…
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We're welcoming Kent based researcher/writer, Peter Taylor-Gooby to SpokenWord Sunday this evening-with readings from his latest works & an entertaining openmic afterwards. So do join us later tonight at Canterbury's Chocolate cafe (6.30pm). Event details: saveaswriters.co.uk/
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On Tues 8 Sept, Best of Times bookshop Broadstairs, hosts writers Adam Weymouth & Zoe Gilbert - they'll discuss shared themes of their books on rewilding and folkloric futures - including lone wolves, bison, beavers & wildflower meadows. Ticket link here: bestoftimesbooks.com/events
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1 x new poetry writing workshop "Around the World of Poetry" ✍️ Limited spaces, running online on 23rd September 2026 – book 'em while you can! mailchi.mp/christopherfielde…
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Our In-House Contests are open! We're looking for poetry and short stories. You can submit your work right here: driftwoodpress.com/submit
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Sunday 13th September brings the talented writer Peter Taylor-Gooby to Canterbury's Cosy Club for our next SpokenWord. Peter will read from his latest novel which tells the remarkable story of Aspasia of Athens a 4thC BC intellectual, often excluded from philosophical histories.
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If you feel the calling - lines are still open! The deadline for submissions to our 2026 Writing Comp. is 30 September - and time flies, so get writing and send us your fiction and poetry inspired by Alexander G. Bell!'s illustrious invention.
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Lighten up your Wednesday evening - with a variety showcase of poets plus open mic - at the Lighthouse from 7pm tonight, in Deal #Kent
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🤩Our 4th poetry comp with @Unity101FM for their listenership!
🎉Enter in Bangla/English, theme: "Celebration"!
🛑Closes: Tues 15 Sept
📧 abantichakrabarty@yahoo.co.uk
Bengali judge @Susmitatweets
English judge #HampshirePoet
📻Winners revealed live on air with @JaneVBryant
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Canterbury’s annual 2-week extravaganza of the arts returns from 16–31 October 2026. Expect classical concerts eclectic gigs, theatre, circus, talks, family events and more - in the heart of Kent. Find out more & what's on @CanterburyFest here: bit.ly/4gvDlYP
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