WEM deliver creative writing projects all across the East Midlands. These projects help to lower barriers to creativity, create links between writers and their communities, nurture writing talent and build literacy skills.
Our Writer Development programme is at the heart of what we do, providing opportunities for emerging, mid-career and established writers to develop their craft, through mentorships, critical reads, courses, CPD opportunities and our annual writers conference.
As an Artsmark Partner and Arts Award Supporter, we offer a wide range of creative writing services to education settings across the East Midlands region.
Calling all young writers of the future – if you love writing, get in touch! Sign up for a writers group, take part in one of our projects or take an online course in creative writing; one thing is certain – you’ll make new friends.
WEM Interviews Hannah Blanton Derby based writer and poet, Hannah Blanton has released her debut poetry collection on early motherhood, Somewhere Between. Earlier in June, social media star and mum of two, Hannah Blanton released her highly anticipated book Somewhere Between on Amazon, reaching number 7
Erica Li announced as winner of the Footnote Press x Counterpoints Arts Writing Prize 2026 Commissioning Editor at Footnote Press, Serena Arthur, writes for Writing East Midlands all about the 2026 Writing Prize and the powerful writing that comes from the collaboration. I’ve had the
From CIC to CIO: We Now Have Charity Status! As of August 2026, Writing East Midlands has officially transitioned from CIC to CIO. Join us in celebrating our newly acquired status as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation! Â We are positively delighted to announce the big
