We're celebrating queer writers of the East Mids this Pride Month 2026. šāļø
Dr Hongwei Bao is the academic and author of both nonfiction books and poetry collections exploring queer, diasporic, East Asian identity.
Find his books at local bookshops like Five Leaves and The Pride Shop in Notts! šļø
Our FREE writer development programme is OPEN for applications. š Here are some FAQ's and our answers to them. āļø
Full info & application window on the website here: bit.ly/WEMMENTOR
Or send us an email: [email protected] š§
During July and August 2026 Leicester Writers' Club opens for Guests. Hybrid meetings: attend in person or via Zoom. If wanting to attend via Zoom, please contact the club for the meeting link. leicesterwritersclub.com/contact-us/ @writingeastmidlands.com
Please send us a message. Ā It will be picked up by one of our committee. If you donāt receive a reply after a few days, please check your spam/junk folder. If you wish to submit a sample of yā¦
Beyond the Spectrum's summer programme has launched! š Featuring 100% online writing masterclasses with an accessible ticket price system. šļø
Book now for workshops on self-editing, writing for the stage, securing funding as a writer and more! šļøāļø
Get your tickets here! ā”ļø bit.ly/BTSBUYBOOK
In just 2 weeks, Beyond the Spectrum are running this online masterclass with Romany Gypsy artist and writer Gemma Lees! šļøāļø
Learn more about the histories, cultures and languages used by GTRSB people, and find out how to make the arts more inclusive!
Get your tickets here! ā”ļø bit.ly/GTRSBBTS
LAST MINUTE TICKETS : Writing Memoir with CJ DeBarra! āļøš
If you have a story to tell, find out how to put it on paper. š Our online masterclass takes place tomorrow evening. Suggested, concessionary, free and pay-it-forward tickets available. šļø
Get yours here! ā”ļø bit.ly/CJMEMOIR
LGBTQIAP+ book recs from East Mids authors! šš
š Self-Portrait as a Banana, Hongwei Bao (poetry)
š Fat Man Found, Ben Macpherson (poetry)
š Tart, Becki Jayne Crossley (YA)
š The Final Child, Fran Dorricott (thriller)
š Licked, Charlie Novak (romance)
š Queer Nottingham, CJ DeBarra (nonfiction)
Our book publishing panels come to Nottingham next week! š¢
Here are some of the books published by the publishers (and author) who will be sharing their advice with you all. šāļø
Find out more and book your tickets here: bit.ly/ARTPWEM
