Disabled Poets Prize

Deptford Literature Festival

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30th Anniversary Commissions

London Writers Awards

Wellcome Collection Non-Fiction Awards

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London Writers Awards

Our talent development programme for London writers from underrepresented backrgounds

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Disabled Poets Prize

Our annual Prize for deaf and disabled writers

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Early Career Bursaries

Our bursary programme supporting the craft and career progression of writers on a low income

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Deptford Literature Festival

Our annual Festival celebrates the diversity and creativity of Deptford and Lewisham through words, stories and performance.

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