Creative Writing

Nottingham is a fantastic place to study creative writing. From readings to workshops, to guest lectures, we have a wide range of literary and cultural activities on offer. Since 2015, we've also been a UNESCO City of Literature, offering an annual programme of literary events.

You will join a friendly and supportive research community, which provides the opportunity to:

- Meet established and emerging writers at our ‘Off The Page’ event series

- Write for Impact, the University magazine

- Take part in the Nottingham Poetry Exchange’s open-mic sessions, magazine, and reading group

- Write or direct for Nottingham New Theatre

- Join the Creative Writing Society: write for Firefly magazine, or share your podcasts and blogs

- Get editing experience through The Letters Page online journal, working with award-winning writer Jon McGregor

You are also welcome to attend presentations, guest speaker events and reading groups, hosted by our interdisciplinary Research Centres.