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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 1d

Exeter is bursting with words and stories and, as a UNESCO City of Literature, is part of an international network of culture and storytelling right around the globe. @exetercityoflit.bsky.social

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 1d

Graci says about being selected for the role:

"I’m excited about being the Laureate because I’m hoping to be able to help other young writers like me to be able to communicate more confidently and take action on issues they care about."

Announcing the first Exeter Young City Laureate - Literature Works

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 1d

We are thrilled to announce the first ever Exeter Young City Laureate for 2025-26 – Graci Wakely!

We had lots of fantastic applications from Exeter’s young people, but Graci’s application stood out for our selection panel.

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#ExeterYoungCityLaureate

Literature Works are thrilled to announce the first ever Exeter Young City Laureate for 2025-26 – Graci Wakely! We had lots of fantastic applications from Exeter’s young people, but Graci’s applicatio...

Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Index of Exeter Quay /From the blue door, I beckon by Quay Words summer 2022 writer-in-residence Sophie Dumont

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 2d

You can still read or watch Sophie's final commissioned piece from her 'Maritime' residency here, 'Index of Exeter Quay /From the blue door, I beckon' here: quaywords.org.uk/index-of-exe...

How to Get Published - Bristol 2025 | Writers & Artists

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 2d

Sophie was the #QuayWords writer-in-residence for summer 2022. We're pleased that a version of the memory map of Exeter Quay created during that time features in the book, and are looking forward to reading the whole thing soon...

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to @sophiedumont.bsky.social on the launch of her debut collection 'Sculling', featured in @theguardian.com's latest poetry review roundup.

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 7d

And you can take advantage of a £25 Literature Works discount when you use the code LitWorksHTGP25 at checkout.

Register and book your place here: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

Are you a writer looking to develop your craft, and get published?

www.writersandartists.co.uk

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 7d

Just a few days until we and @writersandartists.bsky.social bring the How To Get Published conference to Bristol, for a day packed with publishing insights from a fantastic lineup of expert speakers. There's still time to book a place and join us at Bristol's Engine Shed on Saturday...

How to Get Published - Bristol 2025 | Writers & Artists

Are you a writer looking to develop your craft, and get published?

www.writersandartists.co.uk

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 7d

And you can read more pieces by past writers-in-residence on the Quay Words website, including Billy Kahora's Experiments in the Multi-vocal, Sarah Acton's spoken word audio piece Book of the Exe, and poems and prose from Davina Quinlivan.
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Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Writer-in-residence blog

Kirsteen McNish was the Quay Words writer-in-residence for Summer 2025. We’re pleased to share a new piece of writing by Kirsteen, ‘There are tides everywhere.’

Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | ‘There are tides, everywhere.’ by Kirsteen McNish

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 7d

We’re pleased to share a new piece of writing by the Quay Words Summer 2025 writer-in-residence Kirsteen McNish.

Here's ‘There are tides everywhere.’ quaywords.org.uk/there-are-ti...

Kirsteen McNish was the Quay Words writer-in-residence for Summer 2025. During her ‘Tides’ residency at Exeter Custom House, she set out to explore the tides’ influence on our psyche, excavate…

Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Writer-in-residence Chris Hoban with Professor Mark Stoyle

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The Rose Playhouse @roseplayhouse.bsky.social · 8d

This is the first of five Rose talks on Page of Plymouth, and will be presented by David Prescott, Producer & Dramaturg, alongside Helen Chaloner, CEO of @literatureworks.bsky.social

The talk will include readings from contemporary pamphlets about the murder, and extracts of Jonson's poetry.

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The Rose Playhouse @roseplayhouse.bsky.social · 8d

Mon 13 Oct @ 6.30pm online

PAGE OF PLYMOUTH
Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's Lost Play

An introduction to the lost 1599 domestic tragedy about the murder of goldsmith George Page by his young wife, & the new project centred on it looking at Plymouth lives then & now.

www.roseplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 9d

🎶 There's about one month until the debut of Chris Hoban's narrative song-cycle about Exeter's Quayside, the culmination of his Autumn residency at Quay Words.

🎫 quaywords.org.uk/events/chris... (pay what you can)

📅 Thurs 30th October 🕡 6.30pm
📍@exetercustomhouse.bsky.social

How to Get Published - Bristol 2025 | Writers & Artists

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 9d

Book now and join us in Bristol this Saturday to take the next steps on your publishing journey.

Don't miss your Literature Works discount - register with @writersandartists.bsky.social then use the code LitWorksHTGP25 at checkout. www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...

Are you a writer looking to develop your craft, and get published?

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TLC Free Reads - Literature Works

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 12d

We're partnering with @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social, the UK’s leading editorial consultancy, to again offer ways for low-income writers to get the very best feedback on their manuscript or submission package.

Visit bit.ly/LWfreeread to find out all the details and apply by 1st December.

We can offer Manuscript Assessments, Submission Package Reports and Editor One-to-Ones. Read below to find out more and decide which would be right for you. Testimonials How to apply If […]

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PAGE OF PLYMOUTH – Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's lost play

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 13d

Don't forget to book soon for the first of five Page of Plymouth online talks with The Rose Playhouse - coming up on 13th Oct. It'll be a great intro to this new city-wide project that promises to explore theatre, culture, and ordinary lives then and now.
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IN CONJUNCTION WITH LITERATURE WORKS An introduction to ‘Page of Plymouth’, an exciting new project launching in Plymouth, centred on the now...

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 21d

Book your tickets for the first online talk via @roseplayhouse.bsky.social here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

PAGE OF PLYMOUTH – Ben Jonson & Thomas Dekker's lost play

IN CONJUNCTION WITH LITERATURE WORKS An introduction to ‘Page of Plymouth’, an exciting new project launching in Plymouth, centred on the now...

www.trybooking.com

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 21d

Find out more about the Page of Plymouth project here: literatureworks.org.uk/projects/pag...

Page of Plymouth - Literature Works

We’ll be announcing the Page of Plymouth writer-in-residence and the more activities and events for this project soon.

Page of Plymouth: First online talk with The Rose Playhouse - Literature Works

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 21d

The first of five online talks presented by Literature Works in conjunction with @roseplayhouse.bsky.social is coming up on 13th October.

It’s the perfect introduction to our recently announced Page of Plymouth project, made possible by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The first of five online talks presented by Literature Works in conjunction with The Rose Playhouse is coming up next month. It’s the perfect introduction to our recently announced Page of Plymouth…

International Agatha Christie Festival | WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR FESTIVAL YOUNG WRITERS MYSTERY STORY COMPETITION 2025

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Agatha Christie Festival @agathafestival.bsky.social · 25d

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Young People’s Mystery Story Writing Competition
Thank you to @redbreastedbird.bsky.social for presenting the prizes
@librariesunlimited.bsky.social
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#torreabbey @literatureworks.bsky.social
www.iacf-uk.org/news/winners...

Agatha Christie Festival is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Young People’s Mystery Story Writing Competition.

www.iacf-uk.org

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 21d

Last chance to enrol on @thelitconsultancy.bsky.social‬ TLC's Amplify programme, for writers needing a creative boost. Make tangible progress, gain insight into your writing & discover an engaged writing community as you find your momentum.
▶ bit.ly/TLC-Amplify-25

https://thelitconsultancy.bsky.social‬

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 28d

We look forward to this free walking tour, @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social and exploring the Working Class built heritage of Exeter’s historic Quayside, past and present.

quaywords.org.uk/events/quay-...

Quay Words at Exeter Custom House | Quay Words Heritage Open Days 2025: Quayside Walking Tour with JoJo Spinks

Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · 28d

📅 The new date for this event is Wednesday 15th October 2025. Bookers will be contacted very soon, and if you have joined the waiting list you will be contacted if free tickets become available again.