Beyond The Spectrum

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We're leaving Twitter. This will be our last post before quitting the app. From now on, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Blue Sky and LinkedIn. Find out why we're leaving by reading our full statement, here: bit.ly/WEMTWITTER

Spaces available in our creative writing workshops run by and for Autistic adults and young people - find out more ⬇️

The Writers' Conference is BACK! #WEMCONF25 returns to #Lincoln next year, in partnership with @matadorbooks, @BookGuild and @unilincoln. With plans to be bigger and better than ever! Early bird tickets now available. Full programme TBC. Get yours here➡️bit.ly/WEMCONF25

New job roles for writers available! We're running a new writing group for Autistic writers from the LGBTQ+ community. And we need Lead and Shadow Writers to facilitate! Sound like something you want to get involved with? 👀👇 bit.ly/BTSLEADNWS bit.ly/BTSSHADOWNWS

We're hiring! Check out the post below for more details 👇

Happy 30th birthday to the National Lottery!🎉 The Writing East Midlands team is joining @HeritageFundUK in sharing our Crossed Finger Selfies🤞 A big #ThanksToYou goes out to #NationalLottery players for helping fund our many projects for writers across the East Mids and UK ❤️

If you want some help finding the right group for you, add your name to our waiting list and we will get in touch: writingeastmidlands.wufoo.com/forms/ru0l9ac1…

Explore our groups for young people here: beyondthespectrum.uk/for.../young-w…

We still have space in our adult and young writers' Beyond the Spectrum groups! Beyond the Spectrum is a free creative writing programme for Autistic people, run by professional Autistic writers. Check out the comments for how to get involved 👇

This event is completely free, and tickets can be booked by following the link below- don't miss out! fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/just-br…

Check out this great event coming up next month at Nottingham Central Library hosted by @FiveLeavesBooks! BTS writer Caroline Stancer will be launching her pamphlet, Full Body Reclaim, alongside Trish Kerrison who will launching her first full collection, Just Breathe.

Know any young writers who would love to get involved with Beyond the Spectrum? ✍️ We have plenty of space available in our free online workshops for Autistic 10-13 year olds and 14-17 year olds. Check out the link in our bio for more info and how to sign up!

Meet the team dedicated to Beyond the Spectrum!🤩 We're part of the brilliant wider team at @WritingEM, but four of us are focused on BtS. Find out more about us here: beyondthespectrum.uk/about-bts/meet… where you will also find links to meet the whole WEM team! 💜 #Autism #WritingCommunity

Here at @WritingEM we're excited to have just launched our new Beyond the Spectrum website! Check it out: beyondthespectrum.uk Dedicated to our programme for #autistic creative writers & to sharing events, writing & articles for our #neurodivergent creative community!

Tickets only £10 for this essential social media and networking masterclass for writers!✍️ Whether you're already published or you're looking to get your work out there - come along and find out how you can promote your writing. When and where ⏩ bit.ly/WRITELOUD

This is your last weekend to enter the 2024 Mentoring Scheme! 😱🕔 Our FREE writer development programme for aspiring novelists, poets and scriptwriters closes on Monday 7th October. Have you sent in your application yet?📝 bit.ly/WEMMENTOR

Attention!📢 Autistic writers in Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire!📢 Have you heard about our FREE creative writing workshops lead by and for Autistic writers?✍️ We're now offering taster sessions to anyone who wants to give them a go! Sign up here⏩bit.ly/BEYONDTS

We're delighted to share that we've received #NationalLottery funding from @TNLComFund for Beyond The Spectrum, our national creative writing programme for Autistic writers!🎉 Huge thanks to National Lottery players for helping to #MakeAmazingHappen. More details coming soon!👀