Projects
Writing East Midlands will work on projects to create opportunities for writers in the East Midlands. These will vary from site specific residencies for writers to larger literary festivals and events.
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Alt.Fiction - June 12 - QUAD Derby
Posted on 8th February 2010
The fourth Alt.Fiction is programmed to take place on 12th June 2010 in QUAD; Derby’s state-of-the-art multi-media venue.
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WIC2010 full programme is announced!
Posted on 29th January 2010
The full programme for the Writing industries Conference has been announced!
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Writing East Midlands appoints Lyric Lounge Co-ordinator & Programmer
Posted on 11th January 2010
Serenah Cole joins Writing East Midlands and will be working as a freelance project co-ordinator and programmer to produce Lyric Lounge 2010.
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Bringing The Lyric Lounge into Museums and Libraries
Posted on 30th September 2009
Tuesday 27th October 09, 1-5pm – This afternoon of informal training, aimed at Museum and Library staff, will offer an insight into the management and ethos of the successful live literature festival.
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Writers in Residence
Posted on 18th August 2009
Writers in Residence will establish a series of roles for writers based at a range of cultural and community organisations across the East Midlands region. This is a partnership project between the Literature Network and Writing East Midlands.
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Alt.Fiction
Posted on 17th August 2009
Alt.Fiction will launch its new website in September and the date is set for the festival next June at QUAD in Derby with masterclasses in Alt.Fiction and Alt.Fiction author events leading up to the festival in the new year.
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The Lyric Lounge: Live Literature & Poetry Festival is praised
Posted on 3rd August 2009
For seven days and seven nights, from 25th –31st July, The Y Theatre was transformed into a unique performance space celebrating the power of live literature – as part of the cultural programme for the Special Olympics.
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Writer Development Opportunities at The Lyric Lounge
Posted on 17th July 2009
The Lyric Lounge is almost upon us and I wanted to draw your attention to some general and specific things that offer real opportunities for writer development.
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Lyric Lounge website goes live
Posted on 29th June 2009
The Lyric Lounge website went live last Friday.
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Write Way Up! As part of The Lyric Lounge
Posted on 12th May 2009
Seven poets perform new work, inspired by museum artefacts.
One ordinary box…seven objects inside…and seven specially commissioned poets to take them out and bring them to life. Prepared to be wowed as live literature collides with music and visual
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The Lyric Lounge - Young Performers Wanted
Posted on 7th May 2009
The Lyric Lounge is seeking enthusiastic young people to perform at The Y Theatre in July.
