Creative Arts Company; using art as a tool for social change. Community Projects. Events. Workshops. Contact: info@writerznscribez.com
London, England
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Such sad news. A trailblazer. A legend. We honour all the light he poured into the world. Rest in Power.
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Such an important, relevant and engaging event. Really enjoying being connected to others with aligning values and priorities.
@TheNCCH #CreativeHealthReview
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We're at @KingsCollegeLon at their Impact Changemakers Network Launch- really brilliant energy and exciting possibilities of collaboration and partnerships
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We're super excited to be launching our new FREE 8-week in person course; Introduction to Playwriting for Poets'. Led by @ToluAgbelusi, it has been developed specifically for poets who are interested in expanding their practice into the theatre space.
Sign-up link in bio!
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First performance done. An incredible turn out. Sold out.
Next performance 31/08.
Writerznscribez.org/wedeya
Wonderful performance by @WriterZnScribeZ helping us to reflect on and appreciate the impact of the Windrush generation and their descendants -We Deya @NewhamLondon
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Our Windrush project WE DEYA IS OPEN for ticket booking.
Over the past few months we have interviewed Caribbean elders, collected artefacts, researched at archives - combining all into a live performance.
Book your free tickets here writerznscribez.org/wedeya
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Our Windrush project 'We Deya' features an exhibition, film documentary and live storytelling and poetry.
Tickets are free. 2 performances on 24th (matinee) and 31st (evening).
Book HERE writerznscribez.org/wedeya
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From our pals @offthechest: after their sell-out event last year, Off The Chest returns to Omnibus Theatre for another night of explosive poetry, featuring award-winning poet Gayathiri Kamalakanthan & acclaimed poet Kobi Essah Ayensuo. Tix: omnibus-clapham.org/poetry-n…
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We had a great time at @McrPoetryLib today running an induction and project planning session for the 6 ideas we're supporting with funding and project management. Such incredible ideas. Watch this space :-)
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We're excited to announce WE DEYA our multi-arts Windrush project. Seeking Elders and their children for oral histories focused on joy and celebration. Paid Interviews. DM us or use this form tinyurl.com/WEDEYA
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Thank you @platypuspress
@wildnessjournal for sending us this amazing collection of books we will be using in our community workshops! We really appreciate your kindness 🤗
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Tonight!! YEAH OK poetry night- Kingston University edition! Great features, open mic, epic vibes. FREE!
Pull up!
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What's that? A FREE online poetry course?! Yes. Yes it is.
Are you interested in developing your voice? Learning new poetry skills? Sharing your work? Connecting with others? 📝
Join poet Josephine Starte in this six week online course. No experience necessary.
Link in bio.
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We're launching our new Free Poetry Night - 29th September at BAC 😁 - mailchi.mp/9ec3ac4a8644/new-…
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Massive thank you to @ninearchespress for supporting the development of our Griots by gifting them all a copy of 'The Craft - A Guide to Making Poetry Happen in the 21st Century'!
Grab a copy yourself from their website.
#GriotsWell22 #Poetry
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Julia is a drama facilitator. She primarily works with people living inside the prison system in the UK. Through working in sensitive environments, Julia has learned how to be flexible and adaptable.
Read Julia's full interview here writerznscribez.org/julia
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Jenny is a travelling art facilitator. She mostly focuses on drama and how it can help people express themselves...
Read the full interview here writerznscribez.org/jenny
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We are SO excited to announce an incredible opportunity for queer writers based in the North West! We're launching a new 6-week online course for poets interested in what it might mean to write through a queer lens.
Check out the link in our bio to apply!
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Freelancer? Running a small-medium enterprise or start-up?
Need support developing yourself, team or business?
We just might have the thing; bespoke coaching sessions to help translate your ambition into action.
Sign up for a free session iov7cyk8oug.typeform.com/to/…
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The #GriotsWell retreat has been such a genuine, generous and generative space. Thank you beautiful poets for giving so much of yourselves and creating spaces for each other to be seen, heard and valued.
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Day one of #GriotsWell Writing Retreat!
Editing session led by @ToluAgbelusi
"The poem begins not where the blade enters but where the blade twists."
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*NPM WEEKLY ROUND-UP!*
It's the final poetry prompt round-up this week!
We've loved sharing these prompts with you this April and we hope they inspired some good beginnings to poems...
#NationalPoetryMonth
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*IT'S FACILITATOR FRIDAY!*
Last up in our National Poetry Month series is Russeni Fisher! Swipe to read a bit about him and some lines from one of his poems...
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*NPM WEEKLY ROUND-UP!*
Your week 3 round-up has arrived! Catch all the prompts you missed right here...
What's your favourite comfort food? Did you have a weird dream you managed to draw on in a poem this week?
Tag us - we'd love to read your work! 😀
#NationalPoetryMonth
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*IT'S FACILITATOR FRIDAY!*
Third up in our National Poetry Month series is Josephine Starte!
Swipe to learn a bit about her and read some lines from a poem she loves...
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We're so excited to partner with @poetryschool on our #GriotsWell programme offering our 8 shortlisted runner ups a FREE Poetry course.
Thank you for supporting the development of our poets.
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*NPM WEEKLY ROUND-UP!*
If you missed any of the daily poetry prompts this week, you can find them here!
Which ones really inspired you? Did they spark any memories?
Remember, if you're posting your poems, we'd love to read them so make sure to tag us!
Happy writing...
*IT'S FACILITATOR FRIDAY!*
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we're showcasing one of our brilliant poetry facilitators every Friday throughout the month.
Meet Annie! Swipe to learn a bit about her and read some lines from one of her poems...
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To celebrate National Poetry Month, we're showcasing one of our brilliant poetry facilitators every Friday throughout the month.
Meet Gayathiri and swipe to learn a bit about them and read some lines from one of their favourite poems...
#NationalPoetryMonth
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After much deliberation we are delighted to announce our Eight griots who will be participating in our #GriotsWell poetry development programme!!
It's going to be EPIC!
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Our emails are popping off with notifications of submissions!!! Just under 90mins left!!
Race to the finish!
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DEADLINE FOR GRIOTS WELL IS TONIGHT!!!!
4. Griots Well Poetry Development Programme is run by @WriterZnScribeZ, and is a 1 year poetry development programme for Black and ethnically diverse poets over the age of 25. Hurry though - deadline is midnight TONIGHT! (18 Feb). writerznscribez.org/griotswe…
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We're ecstatic to announce that @rachelnalong is one of the mentors on our #GriotsWell 1 year development programme.
Black and ethnically diverse Poets over 25, this is for you! Mentoring, masterclasses, writing retreat & residencies.
Apply! writerznscribez.org/griotswe…
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Psssstt... did you know that absolutely amazing poet @Danez_Smif will be running a masterclass for #GriotsWell
Our year programme for Black and diverse poets over 25 is going to be incredible!
More details and application here writerznscribez.org/griotswe…
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As part of Griots Well the incredible Kayo Chingonyi will run a masterclass for the selected poets.
Have you applied yet??
Writerznscribez.org/griotswe…
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An incredible programme:
Feedback groups, mentoring, masterclasses, a writing retreat, and paid residencies.
Apply writerznscribez.org/griotswe…
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Our new poetry development programme #GriotsWell is now open for submissions!
Writerznscribez.org/griotswe…
Kindly funded by @ace__london
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Our new flagship 1 year poetry development programme is opening for applications soon.
#GriotsWell is for Black and ethnically diverse poets over the age of 25.
Feat mentoring, masterclasses & a writing retreat.
Funded by @ace__london
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We've been quiet but trust us! Something big is coming and we can't WAIT to tell you all about it!
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We had such a great time learning and reflecting on the possibilities of building together, the different levels of activism and the power of a collective goal.
Thanks for having us!
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After the death of
#GeorgeFloyd we ran a Black Ink poetry project for Black young people to process their emotions. Led by @russeni funded by @CityHillLondon. This film, directed by Jolade Olusanya w/music @ShadeJoseph captures their poetic response.
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You're excited?????
WE'RE EXCITED!!!
I’m so excited to announce that @WriterZnScribeZ has funded a project that I’m super passionate about and as a result I’m able to offer 3 FREE workshops this summer! (See below for details)
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We're livvveeeeee!!!!!
Join us!
youtube.com/watch?v=0ayqGVc5…
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End poetry month with a BANG and celebrate the launch of our Journal.
With readings from @IsabelleBaafi @MoonsAtDusk @evenubi @pagesofle @OlaElhassan @SedanoJones + more it's going to be fantastic.
BSL interpreted and live captions.
Join us! youtube.com/watch?v=0ayqGVc5…
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What an absolute amazing masterclass tonight led by our newest facilitator @SimonCostello13!
Thank you for sharing your gems with our group tonight, it was such a wonderful space of inspiration, encouragement and beautiful sharing.
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Did you hear? We have an artist call out.
We're looking for a poet, illustrator and graphic designer to work with us on our National Trust project with 575 Wandsworth Road.
All details here writerznscribez.org/artistca…
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We're launching a journal!!!!!
Inkwell will be our first bi-annual poetry journal.
Join us at the launch party live on YouTube on 30th April, 7:30 BST.
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Artist Call Out! Poets, Graphic Designers, Illustrators get involved with our upcoming summer project.
Full details on our website
Writerznscribez.org/artistca…
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Thanks to @ACE_National, and the government’s #CultureRecoveryFund, @DCMS we can continue to be #HereForCulture and provide poetry workshops such as Lamppost which ran sessions in women's refuges in Croydon and produced a book of their poems.
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Thanks to the government’s #CultureRecoveryFund we can continue to be #HereForCulture. @DCMS @ace_national
Find out more about our activities in our latest newsletter mailchi.mp/3e1523dda8b0/nati…
This last year we have had to drastically adapt our model of delivery to survive the crippling effect of the pandemic. We are thankful to garner support from @DCMS @ace_national This funding ensures we continue to be #HereForCulture
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We were thrilled to hear we have received funding thanks to the government’s #CultureRecoveryFund so that we can continue to be here for you and #HereForCulture @DCMS
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Check our fleet for a compilation of some of our favourite poets in celebration of International Women's Day 💜
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Start March off in the best way by signing up to our new wellbeing workshops in collaboration with @Sparkandco_
Find out more and sign up here sparkandco.co.uk/events/well…
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Have you signed up for #HomeSessions yet?
Sessions start end of January.
Apply today.
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We're delighted to announce we've partnered with @ToluAgbelusi to bring #HomeSessions online. 6 week development programme for Black Poets.
More info here writerzandscribez.submittabl…
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They're here! And they're RIPE for the picking. We can't wait to sink our teeth into the flesh of @IsabelleBaafi new pamphlet.
Get yours here.. isabellebaafi.com/product/ri…
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They've arrived!
We're celebrating @CalebFemi_ today and spreading the love with 3 opportunities to win his collection.
Spend lockdown in style.
To enter quote tweet this post and let us know why you need this book!
Winners selected tonight!
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Happy publication day to @CalebFemi_ 'Poor' is released today! 🥳
Keep an eye out for an opportunity to win a copy of this awaited debut collection!
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Read our brilliant new anthology online here
Writerznscribez.org/gatherin…
Feat poems birthed out of our lockdown online sessions.
Opportunity to get your hands on a copy to! Limited stock.
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Congratulations!!
You've won a copy of #LocatingStrongWoman. Please DM us your details.
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Congratulations!!
You've won a copy of #LocatingStrongWoman. Please DM us your details.
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Congratulations!!
You've won a copy of #LocatingStrongWoman. Please DM us your details.
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Congratulations!!!
You've won a copy of #LocatingStrongWoman please dm us your details.
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Have you entered our #NationalPoetryDay competition yet?
Win a copy of @ToluAgbelusi debut collection by tweeting us what a strong woman means to you using the hashtag #LocatingStrongWoman
Winners picked at 5pm!!
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We're going live with @francinejharris in 45 mins!
Special reading from her new collection plus discussion.
Join us
youtu.be/vezRhb3RveM
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@mafiasafia session starts in less than 30 mins!!
Live on YouTube here youtu.be/ybbgPnWSgi4
Join us. Pens, paper and snacks ready. It's time to write!
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Friday! We launch Inkwell with the amazing @mafiasafia. 7.30pm GMT. 6-Weeks of Masterclasses Absolutely Free.
Sign up for this and check out the other facilitators here
writerznscribez.org/our-even…
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We spent the day packing our arts and crafts packs ready to send to homeless people in Croydon currently residing in hotels.
Thanks to @yourcroydon Culture Relief Grant! Check out some of the contents below.
#arts #wellbeing #communityaction
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