Join University of Southampton’s Creative Writing team for an Industry Day, drawing together agents, panel discussions and a creative writing taster session with award-winning American writer and journalist, Carole Burns.

Lecture: Writing With and Against AI | 10:30am - 11:30pm
Samuel Pegg offers a thought-provoking lecture in conversation with Toby Litt, exploring topics on AI and creativity through creative practice and digital storytelling methodology.

Panel Discussion: How to Get into the Publishing Industry | 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Join publishing insiders Hattie Nikodem (Profile Books), Natasha Onwuemezi (the Bookseller), and Sean Campbell (Founder and CEO of époque press) to learn from their wisdom and experience through a practical discussion on how to get into publishing.

Panel Discussion: How to Get a Literary Agent | 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Literary agents Sarah Such (shortlisted as Literary Agent of the Year) and Julia Silk (Greyhound Literary) will be discussing what they look for prior to taking on authors/manuscripts.

Creative Writing Taster Session with Carole Burns | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carole Burns, Author and Associate Professor in English and Creative Writing at the University of Southampton, offers a taster session for those wishing to test the waters of creative writing.

To find out more or to buy a ticket, please click here

Writing for Page and Stage Online -  Led by Alice Flynn, this group explores writing across forms and genres, including poetry, short fiction, playscripts, and more. 
13 April - 7:00pm | Mondays | Online Book here

Writing for Wellbeing Online - Joanna Barnard hosts a community of writers, gathered to share the feel-good factor of creating together. 
23 April - 10:00am - 12:00pm | Alternate Thursdays | Online Book here 

Solent Mind: Writing for Wellbeing - Weekly in-person sessions in Hythe & New Milton. 
13 April - 2:00 - 4:00pm | Mondays | The Hollies, New Milton  | In Person Book here
16 April - 2:00 - 4:00pm | Thursdays | Marcella House, Hythe | In Person Book here

Writing as Spiritual Practice - Join a group of fellow travellers on journeys to explore the depths of All That Is via creative writing prompts and discussions. 
14 April - 10:00am - 12:00pm | Alternate Tuesdays | October Books | In person Book here 

VEX Spoken Word Collective - Writing Group | 02 April | 7:00pm | Ventnor Exchange 11 Church Street, Isle of Wight 

Poetry Readings - Event | April 11, 18, 25 & May 2 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Poole Library Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1QE

Write a Note - Open Mic | 13 April | 7:45pm | Mayflower Studios, 142, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU 

October Books Poetry Open Mic Night - Open Mic | 17 April | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | October Books, Portswood Road, SO17 2NF

Play on Words Open Mic - Open Mic | 20 April | 7.30pm - 9.30pm | Forest Arts Centre, Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DS

PIPELINE: Socials - Lighthouse - Writers Social | 21 April | 7:00pm | Shearling Studio, Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1UG 

Bournemouth Writing Festival - Various | 24-26th April | Across Bournemouth Town Centre

New SaRhyme - Open Mic - 28 April | 7:30 pm | Upstairs at the Pheasant Inn, 19 Salt Lane, Salisbury SP1 1DT 

Creative Writing Group with Liz Amos at God's House Tower  - Workshop | 9 May | 2:30pm - 4:00pm | God's House Tower, Town Quay Road SO14 2NY

Assemble Programme (for 18-25's): Mayflower Studios Creative Support Worker  - Deadline 13 April | Mayflower Studios 142, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU  

Isle of Wight Poet Laureate - Deadline 26th April | Could you be the Isle of Wight's first Poet Laureate? Two-Year Honorary Tenure 

Winchester Poetry Prize Now Open | Submissions close Friday 31 July 

Bards! - Open Mic | First Thursday of the month | 7:00pm | The Bounty Inn, Basingstoke, RG21 2BZ | No booking required