Spread the Word

For a long while X hasn't felt like a kind, open space, or one that aligns with our values. Starting the new year as we mean to go on, we're stepping away to try out pastures new. To keep in touch, sign up to our newsletter or find us on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky

Have you participated in a writer development programme in the UK? We'd love to hear about your experiences and your perspectives on accessibility in our survey, open until Friday 10th January. You can complete the survey here: shorturl.at/6SbfN

Next week's Writers Salon sold out so quickly! 📢 So we've added some extra spaces, grab yours whilst you can 👇 And don't forget we have sharing spots available, so if you'd like to share your work please complete the following form by 11am on Friday forms.gle/KPtBXWousUcKdf…

As part of our campaign to make Lewisham the first ever Borough of Literature, we are commissioning 4 local writers to create new work around "To All the Places I Have Read". The work will be performed at the 2025 Deptford Literature Festival and published in the magazine.

A whole new season of Connect Through Creativity has landed 🔥 Check out all the incredible workshops we've got coming up with some amazing facilitators, from finding the key ingredients to writing to playing make believe! 👇 cripticarts.org/events/

Our first public meeting was a success! We met with Lewisham-based creatives to discuss how the UK's first Borough of Literature can offer more support and opportunities to writers and readers. Have your say! We are holding more meetings in Feb 2025 - boroughofliterature.com

We're accepting applications until 2 FEBRUARY for @CityLitWriting's 2025-26 Malorie Blackman Scholarships for Unheard Voices. Winners will be selected by acclaimed writer @malorieblackman. Learn more: citylit.ac.uk/malorie-blackm… #WritingScholarships #UnheardVoices #MalorieBlackman

This year we launched a campaign to make Lewisham the UK's first Borough of Literature. But we can't do it alone. Introducing our Advisory Group! This committee meets regularly to help develop the campaign's program and funding bid. Find out more at boroughofliterature.com

Thank you to everyone who got involved in a wonderful 2024 🤩 We are taking a well earned break from 19 Dec-6 Jan, where we will not see or reply to emails or social media messages. We will see you in the New Year with some exciting updates! Love from the Spread The Word team

Some news! The wonderful team at Stratford East and I have been working on something special: a night of poetry and music. Please come! Link to tix 👉stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-s…

A chilling new adaptation of Animal Farm, directed by Amy Leach, celebrates the 80th anniversary of George Orwell’s political fable. When - 07 Feb-08 Mar 2025 Where - @stratfordeast Cost - £10-£40 disabilityarts.online/events/animal-…

JamesBaldwin's influence upon Black British Theatre, TONIGHT 7.30pm Words of Colour Productions- The Ministry. instagram.com/wordsofcolour/… Anton Phillips, director of Baldwin's The Amen Corner in conversation w. Prof.Deirdre Osborne @TalawaTheatreCo @youngvictheatre @WordsofColour

It was amazing to get to write this essay for @STWevents! It was amazing to talk about diversity, sci fi, fantasy and a little bit about DND. Oh and Clio's illustrations are amazing!!!

Back in 2022 we commissioned an essay from London Writers Awards alumnus, @AlexFKoya. As we continue to read through this year's submissions, we reflect on this work and beautiful illustration by Clio Isadora. Read the full essay on our website spreadtheword.org.uk/other-worlds-r…

Back in 2022 we commissioned an essay from London Writers Awards alumnus, Sara Jafari. As we continue to read through this year's submissions, we reflect on this work and beautiful illustration by Clio Isadora. Read the full essay on our website spreadtheword.org.uk/love-re-imagin…

Come together this spring for some relaxed writing sessions. We've partnered with @LewishamLibs to create Lewisham Writes. Join poet Helen Bowell for free taster workshops across the borough, thinking about the theme and importance of ‘community’. spreadtheword.org.uk/events/lewisha…

Exciting things are happening with the Borough of Literature campaign - mailchi.mp/spreadtheword/…

Our final newsletter of 2024 drops tomorrow morning 🪽 Make sure you’re signed up to keep up to date with all the Spread The Word news, events and ways to get involved. Register at spreadtheword.org.uk/form

We are working with @writeandshine to offer six free workshop places worth up to £25 each. Starting TOMORROW, the workshops explore the moon, stars and planets, science fiction and otherworldly landscapes To claim your free spot, please write to hello@spreadtheword.org.uk

In the last of our Developing Tutors series, Rachel Fung leads a workshop on what the home can hold for your writing and how to write about it in a way that elevates it from beyond mere setting. 🗓️25 Feb, 6.30-8.30pm via Zoom. Tickets - spreadtheword.org.uk/events/how-to-…