New Writing South

the regional agency for creative writers and new writing in the south east

We offer writers’ development, encouragement, resources and opportunities to make new contacts, programme events and stretch creativity.

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Jennifer Claire Pulling, Tara Hanks and jane joined New Writing South Aug 26, 2010
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Fast Track Introduction to Playwriting at Toynbee Studios

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September 11, 2010 at 10:30am to September 12, 2010 at 4:30pm
A fast track weekend course for beginners, introducing playwriting skills and theory through practical exercises, class activities and engaging discussion.Whether your interests are in theatre, creative writing or script writing - this introduction to playwriting workshop will have something for you.Learn how to develop, structure and improve your writing and gain the skills to become an inspiring playwright with Euphoric Ink.---At a glance :- Everything you need to know about the craft of…See More
Event posted by Nadine Renton Jul 21, 2010
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Ola Animashawun is now a member of New Writing South Jul 21, 2010
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Chris Taylor commented on Josie Melia's blog post 'Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010'
I'm mouthing those good words Josie.
Jun 13, 2010
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010

Okay - here's the Edinburgh Festival Fringe stats this year: 40,245 performances; 2,453 shows; a 17% increase on last year (shows, that is - not necessarily audiences). The Festival Fringe brochure is 344 pages long.And there we are at the bottom of page 303 with our parrymelia production of 'What Would Helen Mirren Do?' We're beginning to regret having a show that begins with a 'w'. Next time it'll be the pirate version - 'AAAAARRRR, What Would Helen Mirren Do, My Hearties?'We've got a lovely…See More
Blog post by Josie Melia Jun 12, 2010
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Welcome to New Writing South. It's great to have you onbord
Jun 1, 2010
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kicking_k is now a member of New Writing South Jun 1, 2010
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Playwright wins NWS New Play Award in Brighton Festival Fringe first

After 3 weeks and 40 plays we have a winner! Gytha Lodge gets the first New Writing South Best New Play Award for her play OTHERWISE. Crushed into our new, but rather bijou, meeting room all the judges agreed this play was a find and a diamond. Kefi and Andrew led on the winning play - they were the first one to see it.Consensus was that it was a poor production in a less than satisfactory venue but the play shone through regardless. There was some competition from Hannah, An Artists in Dirt -…See More
Blog post by Chris Taylor May 29, 2010
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Award day

We decide on our winning writer today. All the Fringe Award judges: Josie, Andrew, Kefi, Kick, Louise, Trev, Iain and me meeting at 4pm.See More
Blog post by Chris Taylor May 27, 2010
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Writers at Large! at Jubilee Library

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June 19, 2010 from 10am to 4:30pm
This all-day event will present a wide variety of sessions to give you the chance to meet an exciting array of speakers and guests, including literary agents, publishing professionals and professional development guides - all aimed to help you get your work out into the world.Writers at Large! is an opportunity to get involved and learn about effective marketing and networking strategies, how to get the most out of the web and social media, and a chance to learn about copyright law. The day…See More
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Writers at Large! at Jubilee Library

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June 19, 2010 from 10am to 4:30pm
This all-day event will present a wide variety of sessions to give you the chance to meet an exciting array of speakers and guests, including literary agents, publishing professionals and professional development guides - all aimed to help you get your work out into the world.Writers at Large! is an opportunity to get involved and learn about effective marketing and networking strategies, how to get the most out of the web and social media, and a chance to learn about copyright law. The day…See More
Event posted by New Writing South May 25, 2010
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Josie Melia

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010

Okay - here's the Edinburgh Festival Fringe stats this year: 40,245 performances; 2,453 shows; a 17% increase on last year (shows, that is - not necessarily audiences). The Festival Fringe brochure is 344 pages long.

And there we are at the bottom of page 303 with our parrymelia production of 'What Would Helen Mirren Do?' We're beginning to regret having a show that begins with a 'w'. Next time it'll be the pirate version - 'AAAAARRRR, What Would Helen Mirren Do, My…

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Posted by Josie Melia on June 12, 2010 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Chris Taylor

Playwright wins NWS New Play Award in Brighton Festival Fringe first

After 3 weeks and 40 plays we have a winner! Gytha Lodge gets the first New Writing South Best New Play Award for her play OTHERWISE. Crushed into our new, but rather bijou, meeting room all the judges agreed this play was a find and a diamond.

Kefi and Andrew led on the winning play - they were the first one to see it.

Consensus was that it was a poor production in a less than satisfactory venue but the play shone through regardless. There was… Continue

Posted by Chris Taylor on May 29, 2010 at 10:30am

Chris Taylor

Award day

We decide on our winning writer today. All the Fringe Award judges: Josie, Andrew, Kefi, Kick, Louise, Trev, Iain and me meeting at 4pm.


Posted by Chris Taylor on May 27, 2010 at 8:30am

Anna Jefferson

What changes can we expect under a coalition government for the arts in education?

Follow the link to read what the Cultural Learning Alliance say:
http://clients.jhuskisson.com/c/cultural-learning-alliance/dev/uncategorized/cameron-backs-cla-%E2%80%93-but-what-change-can-we-expect-under-the-coalition-government

Posted by Anna Jefferson on May 14, 2010 at 3:45pm

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