Birmingham Literature Festival, for writers events, 9-18 October 2025

The latest newsletter features the events aimed at writers:

Are you an experienced writer looking to take your work to the next level? Or perhaps you have always wanted to write, but never had the chance to start? This year's festival is the perfect place for writers at all stages of their journey. We've curated an exciting line up of events and workshops that cater to everyone, from established writers seeking fresh inspiration to those who fancy dipping their toes in and trying something new. Get the chance to learn from celebrated writers and participate in fun, creative writing exercises in a supportive and encouraging environment or join us for one of our inspiring events such as Storie: Experiments In Working-Class Prose, The Urban Sermon and Verve Open Mic. Writing Workshops Life Writing: Micro-Memoir with Anna Lawrence  Writing Grief with James McDermott Creative Non-Fiction with Nathalie Olah  Editing Your Own Work with Kasim Ali  Translating South Asian Literature with Kavita Bhanot Smoke & Mirrors: Poetry with Jo Bell Storie: Experiments In Working-Class Prose Regional Writers Meet-Up with Lisa Blower Poetry in Demand with Bradley Taylor Crime Fiction Workshop with Natalie Marlow The Urban Sermon with Bohdan Piasecki Verve Open Door x Birmingham Literature Festival Open Mic Night BOOK TICKETS OFFICIAL BOOKSELLER There are almost 50 books being discussed at this year's festival and you can purchase them here from our wonderful booksellers Voce Books. Voce are a Digbeth-based, independent bookshop and we are delighted to be partnering with them for Birmingham Literature 2025. BUNDLE DISCOUNT BOOK TICKETS FREE TRAVEL TO THE FESTIVAL All ticket holders have the opportunity to sign up to the Transport for West Midlands travel scheme - the link to apply is in each ticket confirmation email. The form will be open to applications until the 28th September 2025 – all applications will be processed after the closing date. FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE Birmingham Literature Festival | a project of Writing West Midlands Writing West Midlands is an Arts Council England NPO.

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