The Writers' Block
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An innovative creative writing hub for children, schools and the community.
Cornwall
Joined April 2013
We are delighted to be the Cornwall partner for Word Space. Find out how to apply below!
We've opened the submissions window for places on our annual talent development programme, #WordSpace. For a third year, a group of emerging South West writers will receive mentoring, peer support, industry insight, specialist advice and access to a growing network.
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EXTENDED DEADLINE! Call out for writers in South East Cornwall and Plymouth. Paid opportunity to join one of our writers rooms ✍️✍️ https://t.co/6sRsM8Yt92
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Call out for Emerging Short Story Writers in Plymouth or SE Cornwall. Find everything you need to know here: https://t.co/Ik2gc4ZWQo
#creativewriting #shortstories #cornishwriters #devonwriters
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It’s crossed finger selfie day! A day to celebrate National Lottery players for raising the funds that keeps The Writers’ Block and other arts 8 heritage orgs going. Thank you for playing and allowing us to champion the creative writer in everyone 🖊 #thankstoyou #NationalLottery
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Call out for Emerging Short Story Writers in Plymouth or SE Cornwall. Find everything you need to know here: https://t.co/Ik2gc4ZWQo
#creativewriting #shortstories #cornishwriters #devonwriters
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Read more about Jen and our team here:
thewritersblock.org.uk
Discover more about our community-focused projects and programmes designed to support writers of all ages and abilities.
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Previously Jen has led the Charles Causley Trust in Launceston, held roles within the literature sector, including Culture Programme Officer for Commonwealth Writers, Development Manager for The Reader, and Community Relations Officer at Barefoot Books.
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As part of the new team structure following the retirement of Amanda Harris and Anna Murphy, Jen joins our Development Director Helen Reynolds, Story Republic Artistic Director Connie Crosby and Venue & Marketing Co-ordinator Grace Davies.
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We are delighted to welcome Dr Jen McDerra as the new Creative Director for The Writers’ Block! You will see Jen out and about with Amanda and Anna over the next few weeks, and she will join us permanently from March 2024.
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The weekend includes a drag workshop, play reading and also a playwriting workshop, aimed at young people aged 16-24 years. It’s all FREE thanks to Arts Council funding.
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The Writers’ Block is delighted to be hosting this R&D weekend on 11/12 November for ‘Smalltown Boy’ – a play about grief, community and growing up queer in Cornwall. All events are free and available to book on our website
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Royal visit to @TheLadder_RR today from HRH Duchess of Gloucester - with a beautiful performance by @ShallalStudios and of course @WBCornwall - part of the Redruth High Street Heritage Action Zone @HistoricEngland @CornwallCouncil
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Looking forward to writing some gothic horror next week with @PollyHallWriter Book ticket for @causleytrust & @hypatia_trust on their website or ours here: https://t.co/ZCNGxmg24T
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Coming up next month at The Writer's Block in Redruth (@WBCornwall) is a Sea Poetry Workshop with Mor Poets @BellWalsworth & @KateBarden1. Find out more about Mor Poets and book your place here:
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Today!
re-reading Fiona Benson before her @WBCornwall reading on Monday --- the daytime workshop is sold out but tickets for the evening reading are here: https://t.co/GhlHNlnzVQ
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It's YOUR shout! - yes that means you...! Thursday 5th October | Huer's Hut | 18.30 Join us on #NationalPoetryDay this Thursday 5th October to SHOUT from Huer's Hut in Newquay. Sign up for an Open Mic Spot now: https://t.co/XuJIjM6o6A
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Very exciting #booklaunch news! 'Mordardh' book of surf poetry and photography by Cornish poets @MorvorenProject 2 days left to support the Crowdfunder https://t.co/NwzTaMyxlp Or pre-order in our website shop https://t.co/wEtG1XFmZ6
#poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
#poetry
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