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The multi-award-winning author of Butterfly Fish is joining us for an exclusive online masterclass in just over 2 weeks!

Irenosen Okojie will be talking the practical, professional and personal barriers you might meet on the road to a successful writing career.

More info ➡️ bit.ly/AURORAIRENOSEN
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We're looking for Pulse's next cover design AND for articles, flash fiction and poetry to publish in the upcoming edition of our magazine! ✍️🖌️🎨 For full details inc. commission fee, theme and deadlines click the links below.

Design the cover 👉 bit.ly/DESIGNPULSE2
Write for Pulse 👉 bit.ly/WRITE4PULSE
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to our Submitting to Agents masterclass with Hannah Boursnell! 🤓📝

As usual, we walked away with pages of in-depth, insider advice on perfecting our submission packages and catching the eye of ever-elusive agents. 👀✨

For more masterclasses ⏬
bit.ly/WEMSHOP
November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Meet our writer internship programme's Lead Writer: Thom Seddon! 👋✨

Thom is the writer and multi-disciplinary artist leading our regular workshops and 1-1 mentorship on the ALCS WEMTerns programme.

For a foot in the door of the writing industry, apply here ➡️ bit.ly/WEMTERNS
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Free writing workshop for 15-25s, now online ✨

Our community of emerging writers are meeting next Saturday for a free feedback workshop. 📝 Know someone with a cracking WIP who should be sharing it with the world? 🌍

Get them to sign up here for this confidence-building meetup ⏬💪
bit.ly/SPEAKEASYC
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In case you weren't sure about applying, here's an insight into the TLC Free Reads Scheme, offering FREE feedback on your novels, poetry, short stories and submission packages. ✍️

With just 2 weeks left on the clock, it's time to get those applications in! 🕥📝

Find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
2 writer opportunities, 2 weeks to apply! ⌛🕤

Both the TLC Free Reads Scheme and ALCS WEMTerns programme close on 5th December 2025. For free feedback on your WIP or 1-1 writer mentorship for 18-25s, get your applications in now! 📝

For Free Reads 👉 bit.ly/FREEREADS
WEMTerns 👉 bit.ly/WEMTERNS
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Just under 1 week 'til this masterclass for writers who want to make connections and build their own community. 🤝

📌 Tuesday 25th November
🕥 6.30 - 8 pm
💻 Online

Did we mention that tickets are only £5? 🤑 Book yours here ⏬
bit.ly/HTSYOWG
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS once again... 🎉✨

To our Aurora Prize for Writing winners!🍾🥂 And another huge thanks to our partners, funders, judges and everyone who attended the Aurora Prize ceremony last Thursday - full pics on our Instagram! 📸

Don't forget you can now read the winning entries on our website!
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⚠️URGENT⚠️ We've been experiencing some technical issues with our submission portal for our magazine's open call! 🤦

If you tried to submit and our system asked you for payment, please ignore this: Submissions are FREE to enter. Tech issues now resolved! 🎉

Submit here ➡️ bit.ly/WRITE4PULSE
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🐝Award-winning author of A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings and Mother Animal, Helen Jukes, talks about how Truth is tied to memoir, motherhood and contaminants.

Read it here!⤵️
bit.ly/WEMPULSE
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Novelists, what are you writing? ✍️ Let us know in the comments below! ⏬⏬⏬

If you want to write historical, romance, saga, women's lit, YA or dystopian books, you might want to check out this writing course, led by authors who've written in all of the above and more! 😱

More info ➡️ bit.ly/HTWIAG
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Important info for tomorrow’s Nottingham Speaks Up Event!

✍️Workshop: 1:00 - 2:30pm, Room 6 at Nottingham Central Library
🎤Spoken Word Event: 3:00 - 5:00pm, Room 6
☕No refreshments provided, there is a cafe in the library
🛗Room 6 is accessible via lift

Sign up!
bit.ly/NSUSHOWCASE
bit.ly/NSUXWEM
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by Writing East Midlands
📢For Writers
Out now: PULSE the e-zine from @writingeastmidlands.com includes a piece by Jane Commane on tips for #poets sending out work.
A space to discuss issues that matter to writers right now.
Explore the magazine here:
writingeastmidlands.co.uk/for-writers/...
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What is WEMTerns? 🤔💭💡

Our free internship scheme in partnership with ALCS. We're offering writers aged 18-25 the chance to work with established professionals in the literary industry. Access to workshops, talks and work experience included. 📝🗣️💼

Find out more and apply ➡️ bit.ly/WEMTERNS
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last chance to sign up 📝 and speak out! 🗣️

In 2 days, we're joining Nottingham Speaks Up to stand against GBV and inequality. If this is something you care about, and you want to make a difference, we want you to come along and raise your voice in unison with ours. 📢

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/NSUXWEM
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Write ✍️ For 4️⃣ Pulse 📖

The next edition of our digital and print magazine comes out in 2026. We want YOU to write for it! 🫵 We're seeking flash fiction, poetry, articles and opinion pieces to publish in our next issue.

⌛ You have one month to submit. ⌛ For more info, click here ➡️ bit.ly/WRITE4PULSE
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
ONE MONTH until Irenosen Okojie's Masterclass!

🧠Have your brain chemistry altered by the award-winning author, as she takes you on a journey that comprises storytelling, self-belief and resilience.

If you saw her at the Aurora Prize Ceremony, you get it.🤷‍♀️

Tickets only £15!
bit.ly/AURORAIRENOSEN
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The winners have been announced!🍾 Read them here 👉 bit.ly/AURORACEREMONY

Huge congratulations to the winners in each category of the Aurora Prize for Writing. 🎊 And a massive THANK YOU to our partners, hosts, funders, judges and everyone who entered and and made this year's competition happen.️
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
For those of us you joined us at the award ceremony tonight, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! 🥂

While our poetry judge wasn't able to join us in the end, she will be joining us for her masterclass in December. If you missed her tonight, you can book your tickets here ➡️ bit.ly/JOELLETAYLOR
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
👋Everyone say ‘Hi’ to Leanne Moden, the lead writer at our Mansfield Young Writers’ Group!

✨If you love to write, get creative and make friends, come along to Mansfield Palace Theatre this evening.✨

All sessions are completely free and you can register here⬇️
bit.ly/MANSFIELDYWG
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Why should you apply for free editor feedback? 🤔📝

Besides the fact that it's 100% free and given by an experienced, professional editor or writer? ✍️ The personalised feedback you'll receive will be in-depth, detailed and honest. So don't miss out!

Apply here ➡️ bit.ly/FREEREADS
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Why should you sign up to Nicky Peacock’s masterclass?

✅ Learn how to start your very own writing group
✅ Receive advice on recruiting members
✅ Explore activity ideas and discover how to get professional writers to guest speak
✅ Meet a group of like-minded creatives

Sign up now!
bit.ly/HTSYOWG
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
What the course fee covers:
✅ Direct, 1-1 feedback from not one but TWO established authors every two weeks
✅ The expertise of two novelists published in a rainbow of genres
✅ Two live Zoom sessions PLUS eight weeks of content delivered to your inbox

Find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/HTWIAG
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‘What diligence to writers owe to the cultures they depict?'

🤩Eve Makis navigates Cypriot heritage, politics, and emotional terrain in her work. She discusses the author’s responsibility to the truth and the necessity to confront personal biases.

Edition Four of Pulse is out now!⬇️
bit.ly/WEMPULSE
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM