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Spread the Word is a catalyst for developing writers. We provide a dynamic range of services and opportunities for all levels of writers including advice and information, networking, mentoring, events and work in the community. Read More About Us |
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Tapping the trend
Writers' rendezvous - a hot date!
| Confused and overwhelmed by the opportunities and risks of the digital age? Don’t be. Come along to Tapping the Trend to find out what this means to you, how you get published, and the shape and form of what you write. Embrace the opportunities and hear from publishers at the forefront of the digital revolution, join the debate and get some practical tips. What’s more, we’ve just heard that Dan Franklin, digital editor at Canongate Books will be joining our expert panel of publishers and writers on the day. Dan oversees Canongate's ebook programme, audio publishing and special enhanced digital projects. These have included the iPhone and iPod Touch application of Nick Cave's THE DEATH OF BUNNY MUNRO, released last year and widely regarded as one if the best pieces of digital publishing yet. Saturday 13 February, 1pm – 5.45pm, Free Word Centre Click here for more information and to book.
Do your networking skills need a shake up? Then get yourself down to our regular writers’ networking event and practice your meeting and greeting skills. Networking skills are important in everything we do – both professionally and personally – and they can really help a writer get ahead in their writing career. Come along to the Grade II listed Punch Tavern, so named because of its association with the satirical Punch Magazine whose journalists frequented the pub, and learn how to network! Monday 15 February |
Write wandsworth | Spread the Word and Wandsworth Library and Heritage Service present Write Wandsworth! A season of creative writing open to all. To see the full list of workshops click here. Interested in writing and performing your own poetry? A full day course led by professional poet and performer, Malika Booker*. Saturday 27th February |
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City of Shared Stories
Resources | To receive free updates by post or email about all upcoming events and advice, sign up to our mailing list by calling 020 7735 3111 or email info@spreadtheword.org.uk
We have over 14 years experience of working in partnership with libraries and have developed a sound track record of consultancy projects on which to build an ongoing and effective relationship. Spread the Word is London’s leading writer development agency. Based in the heart of London (Lambeth North) our mission is to act as a catalyst for the development of individual writers. We are strongly committed to producing work that is accessible, inclusive, bold, exploratory and playful. Read more
Discover thousands of stories about London in an online interactive map, featuring thousands of stories written by ordinary people. Go to www.cityofsharedstories.org.uk
Read interviews with authors, top tips from tutors and find out about the support services, competitions and writing groups that can help you: here
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WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
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"Arts Council England has been pleased to support the growth of Spread the Word, enabling the organisation to work in boroughs in West and now East London. Through its pioneering writer and reader development work, Spread the Word is now ideally placed to make lasting changes at a community level across many areas of London, and can play an important part in seeing that the arts - and literature in particular - are at the heart of the Thames Gateway development."
- Nick McDowell, Head of Literature, Arts Council London
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