Writing is Powerful.
It can change the way we explore the world, understand ourselves and connect with one another. Writers craft the stories that shape us.
Tees Valley Writing Conference 2026
Our popular Writing Conference is coming to Darlington for the first time! Writers at all career stages can attend panels, breakout sessions and practical workshops to develop craft, demystify the world of publishing, and connect with peers and industry experts.
Choose your own bespoke journey throughout the day, whether you’re interested in writing about your life, building your brand on social media, or learning more about the journey to publication.
Maria Reva wins the Gordon Burn Prize 2026
Maria Reva was born in Ukraine and grew up in Canada. Her story collection, Good Citizens Need Not Fear, won the Kobzar Book Award and was a finalist for the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s Fiction Prize.
Her writing has been featured in The Atlantic, Granta, The Best American Short Stories, and elsewhere. She also works as an opera librettist.
Endling is her debut novel.
Right to Read
Right to Read is our programme of events in the North East to celebrate the National Year of Reading in 2026.
There will be something for everyone. From life-long bookworms to those who haven’t picked a book up in a decade and those wanting to be more confident readers.
The Bee
The Bee is a new showcase for working-class writers. It includes a website, literary magazine, podcast, and an online space for professional development for working-class writers. It is editorially independent from New Writing North, and the fiction, non-fiction, interviews, photography, and commentary it publishes will both entertain, stimulate and provoke debate.
