Length: 20k-40k words, and not more than 200 pages. A novella is a slim volume. Format: double-spaced; 12 font size, sans-serif; 2.5cm margins north, south, east and west; and page numbers at the bottom. Submission window is open between September 12th 2024 to March 1st 2025 A maximum of 3 submissions per person. Entry fee is £20 per submitted manuscript.

click here

We are a Nottingham, UK based poetry collective. We're nice and we don't always rhyme.

Our aim is to give budding poets the opportunity to perform their work in public and get their work published and we're proud to have members of all ages, shapes, sizes, experiences and styles, from brand new poets and occasional hobbyists to slam winners and published writers.

click here

Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row, Nottingham

This month we’ll be reading and discussing Daphne du Maurier’s Gothic novel My Cousin Rachel. Perhaps less well known than some of du Maurier’s other works, The Guardian described My Cousin Rachel as a “fantastically well-wrought novel of suspicions and betrayals”.

click here

Online

As with all our previous Slow Reading sessions, we will be reading Ideas to Postpone the End of the World by Ailton Krenak together, out loud and slowly. No special expertise is needed to participate in these sessions other than an interest in contemporary ecological issues, reading with others, and a willingness to discuss ideas. All sessions will be facilitated by Andrew Goffey, Associate Professor in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, at University of Nottingham.

click here

Nottingham Playhouse

Cold Reads is an opportunity for actors and writers to come together, to read a brand new script out loud for the first time. This year’s Cold Reads scripts have been selected through our Ideas Submission window. They’re new pieces of writing that excited the panel. Come along for an opportunity to perform, practice your cold reading skills and feedback on writing, or just listen to a new work by a local writer, whilst networking with other local theatre artists.

click here

Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row, Nottingham, NG12DH

The first in a series of four Adventures in Poetry events during 2025, with four Nottingham-based poets reading with a specially invited guest of their own choosing. The poets will read, chat, and answer questions from the audience. The series kicks off here, with Alan Baker and his guest Carrie Etter.

click here

Online

This course is designed as a chance to learn lyrical tips and techniques, all the way from how to get started or break through a creative block, covering the fundamentals of form, discipline, and structure, gaining inspiration as we go, through how to use poetry to tell stories and share personal feelings, all the way to taking poetry to a wider audience via performance, giving you greater confidence in your words and ability to speak them in public.

click here

Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row, Nottingham, NG1 2DH

The history of magic and witchcraft in Wales will inspire any modern-day witch. Written by a Welsh practitioner, this book shares the magical traditions of the land of the red dragon, exploring deities, fairies, folklore, charms, plants, and magic with dozens of exercises for hands-on practice. Explore the history and terminology of Welsh magic and methods for honouring the land.

click here

Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row, Nottingham, NG1 2DH

Andrew Taylor will mostly be reading from European Hymns, his the fourth collection to be published by Shearsman Books.

Linda Kemp’s Annunciation Sonnets climbs out of the frame of the sonnet and through speculative encounters with artworks depicting the annunciation, probes form and rupture.

click here

The Robin Hood, Sherwood, Nottingham

Championing working class, activist & marginalised creatives.
Based in Nottingham UK.
Open mic all artists welcome!
Founder & host @jessense.rebelpoet

click here

Mansfield Museum

The Young Persons Open Mic Night is a safe and friendly space for up-and-coming performers to gain experience performing in front of a crowd. There is no judgment at our events whether you're a first-time performer or want a bit more practice this event is for you. All performance mediums are welcome, at previous events we've had spoken word poetry, original music and creative writing readings. So expect to see a wide variety of performances.

click here

Worksop Library

Join our free, guided, life writing sessions. We’ll help you explore your memories one at a time. Write about your life, exercise your creativity and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of expressive writing. Get help on how to structure your personal stories.

The Minute Memoir is designed and run by writers Anthony Cropper and Eve Makis who teach on the MA Creative Writing at Nottingham Trent University. Suitable for writers of all levels aged 16+.

click here

City Arts, Nottingham
Plus online

An Evening of poetry, of all kinds from a diverse view point. It will make you think, it may make you cry, but it will certainty make you laugh.

Featured Poet Chris Oliver

Plus DIY Poets

Open mic slots are also available on the night.

Chris is a spoken word poet, workshop facilitator and event organiser from Nottingham. His insights are heartfelt and thought provoking, taking inspiration from his personal growth journey and perspectives on life.

Online link to follow.