Creative: Yuánfèn* By Meera Jacob
Original Art by Elysia Womersley Yuánfèn* Day 7 The water had receded. The rains had stopped. It…
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Staying Creative During Lockdown – An interview with Manchester Poetry Library’s Martin Kratz
aAh! caught up with poet, editor, and translator Martin Kratz on how he has stayed creative during…
The rhythmic life and work of poet Malika Booker
Malika Booker’s childhood dream was to be a dancer. But according to her, she didn’t have the…
The Marduk Prophecy: New publication offers parallels between modern culture and ancient Mesopotamian images
Cedar Lewisohn’s new publication, The Marduk Prophecy, offers a unique art-driven narrative about criminality, colonialism, and the…
Creative: Your Favourite Spoon By Summer Walker-Barnes
Original Art by Elysia Womersley Your Favourite Spoon Here I am, on my fifth day of jumping…
Manchester’s Own BRAG Magazine Launches First Publication and Opens Submissions for Issue II
Manchester-based BRAG Magazine has launched its first publication, ‘Where Has It Gone?’. The magazine’s release features authors’…
Creative Writing: Call for Submissions – Isolation and Introspection
We’re open for submissions! Dear Creators, Creating art is the ultimate act of introspection. To look into…
“You think you are writing something stupid, but you surprise yourself”: National Creative Writing Industry Conference Offers Insight on Writers’ Inspiration
Budding writers looking for inspiration were in for a treat as the National Creative Writing Industry Conference…
What’s On: Literary Events Calendar – November 2020
As we enter the second wave of national lockdown here are our top picks of online literary…
Publishing agents give insider tips to writers at the National Creative Writing Industry Conference
By Kerry Power and Meera Jacob Unpublished writers were given the opportunity to pitch to established agents…
“New Normal Has Catapulted The Writing World In Unprecedented Ways”: NCWIC Shares Author Marketing Masterclass
Writers, enthusiasts, and those wanting to work in the literary industry were treated to expert advice during…
Meet the Literary Agents: NCWIC Panel Discussion Demystifies and Humanizes the Agent Author Relationship
The National Creative Writing Industry Conference offered an in depth perspective on the agent/author relationship during its…
National Creative Writing Industry Conference reveals how publishers work with writers
The National Creative Writing Industry Conference kicked off with a panel discussion titled ‘How Publishers Work With…
Okojie Opens NCWIC with a Powerful Performance and Insightful Advice for Aspiring Writers
Irenosen Okojie, Nigerian-born author of the Betty Trask award-winning novel Butterfly Fish and short story collection Speak…
Get Inspired at Comma’s National Creative Writing Industry Conference 2020
The National Creative Writing Industry Day Conference, in partnership with Comma Press and Manchester Metropolitan University, returns…