Janice Hallett to headline Newcastle Writing Conference 2024
Durham Book Festival
by Laura Fraine
1w ago
Newcastle Writing Conference returns for the first time in five years on Saturday 18 May, as authors, editors, publishers, and literary agents visit the city to share the secrets of their trade. Newcastle Writing Conference is produced by New Writing North, the award-winning team behind the Northern Writers’ Awards, Gordon Burn Prize and Durham Book Festival. It is presented with support from the North of Tyne Combined Authority. The day-long conference aims to help early-career writers find inspiration, get published, and build and sustain their writing ..read more
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Kathryn Scanlan wins the Gordon Burn Prize 2023-24 with Kick the Latch
Durham Book Festival
by Laura Fraine
2w ago
The winner of the £10,000 Gordon Burn Prize is Kathryn Scanlan for Kick the Latch, published by Daunt Books. Kathryn was announced as the Gordon Burn Prize winner by chair of judges Terri White at an event at Northern Stage in Newcastle this evening (Thursday 7 March). Kick the Latch is a bravura investigation of authenticity and form centred on the world of horse training. Kathryn wins £10,000 and the chance to take up a writing retreat at Gordon Burn’s cottage in Berwickshire. The Gordon Burn Prize recognises and celebrates fiction and non-fiction books that are fearless in their ambition an ..read more
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Come and see us at London Book Fair 2024!
Durham Book Festival
by Carys Vickers
1M ago
New Writing North is heading to the London Book Fair (LBF) this March and we’re excited for what’s in store – from hosting a headline event with actor and philanthropist, Michael Sheen, to sharing the full LBF experience with our next generation of publishing industry experts. At 1.30pm on 14 March, writer Sunjeev Sahota and actor and philanthropist Michael Sheen – along with partners from our A Writing Chance project, which aims to open access to the writing industries for new and aspiring writers from working-class and lower-income backgrounds – will appear on the Main Stage. We expect a liv ..read more
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Creative sector roles for New Writing North leadership
Durham Book Festival
by Carys Vickers
1M ago
New Writing North leadership is set to further champion creativity in the North through new appointments in the creative sector. Claire Malcolm, Founding Chief Executive of New Writing North, has joined the UK Council at Creative UK. Representing a full spectrum of creative sub-sectors across the UK, the UK Council helps to shape priorities at Creative UK by sharing ideas, knowledge, and concerns. Claire is an experienced non-exec and charity trustee. She is currently a trustee at the Community Foundation for Tyne and Wear and a board member of the North East Cultural Partnership where she lea ..read more
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New awards, new judges, and a deadline reminder for Northern Writers’ Awards entrants
Durham Book Festival
by Carys Vickers
2M ago
As the Northern Writers’ Awards enters its 25th anniversary year, there are more opportunities than ever for writers based in the North of England. Founded and produced by New Writing North, the Northern Writers’ Awards are the largest and longest-running writer development programme of their kind in England, with a reputation for identifying some of the country’s best unpublished writing. By supporting writers at an earlier stage than most literary awards – usually before an agent or publisher is involved – the Northern Writers’ Awards offer crucial support for writers at a pivotal stage of t ..read more
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Shortlist announced for Gordon Burn Prize 2023-24
Durham Book Festival
by Laura Fraine
2M ago
The shortlist for the Gordon Burn Prize 2023–24, which recognises and celebrates fiction and non-fiction books that are fearless in their ambition and execution, is announced today (Thursday 25 January). The seven books on the Gordon Burn Prize 2023-24 shortlist are: Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll (Mudlark) If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery (4th Estate) Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life by Anna Funder (Viking) O Brother by John Niven (Canongate Books) Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan (Jonathan Cape) Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan (Daunt Originals) Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq ..read more
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Get reading and writing this year with opportunities for everyone at New Writing North
Durham Book Festival
by Laura Fraine
2M ago
New Writing North is back for 2024 – offering a wealth of new reading and writing experiences, special events, supportive groups, and unique opportunities for aspiring and emerging writers of all ages and abilities. The charity’s Spring 2024 season goes on sale today – inviting everyone to go bold and get involved, whatever their level. From beginners’ workshops to life-changing awards for more experienced writers, New Writing North has something for everyone to make this their best writing year yet. Embark upon a wealth of new reading and writing experiences this Spring – whether that’s see ..read more
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Northern Bookshelf Live: A new scheme to connect authors with readers through local library events
Durham Book Festival
by Kathryn Tann
3M ago
The post Northern Bookshelf Live: A new scheme to connect authors with readers through local library events appeared first on New Writing North ..read more
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Longlist announced for Gordon Burn Prize 2023-24
Durham Book Festival
by Laura Fraine
4M ago
The twelve-strong longlist for the Gordon Burn Prize 2023-24 has been revealed today (Thursday 7 December), recognising fiction and non-fiction books that are fearless in their ambition and execution. Founded in 2012 by New Writing North, Faber & Faber and the Gordon Burn Trust, the Gordon Burn Prize has built a reputation for identifying and celebrating brilliant books that often find their readers outside the mainstream. The prize will be awarded in March 2024 in Gordon Burn’s home city, Newcastle upon Tyne, with support from Newcastle University and NCLA, the Newcastle Centre for the Li ..read more
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Second year for Publishing MA created by Hachette UK, New Writing North and Northumbria University
Durham Book Festival
by Laura Fraine
4M ago
Following the first-year success of Hachette UK and New Writing North’s partnership with Northumbria University to deliver an innovative new publishing degree, teaching has commenced with the second year of students, who will all receive a guaranteed work placement with Hachette UK. Once again there is a £2,000 scholarship for one highly gifted student from an underrepresented background. Northumbria University’s one-year MA Publishing programme has been designed to respond to recognised skills gaps within the contemporary publishing industry, preparing students to enter the tra ..read more
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