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April 19, 2026

BWC Week 186

Hey folks, here’s the schedule, plus some AOB!

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This week's writing schedule:

Mon midday: 12.00 - 2.00 @ Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road
Mon evening: 7.00 - 10.00 @ The All Inn, 1 Staple Hill Rd
Tues afternoon: 2.30 - 5.30 @ The Canteen, 80 Stokes Croft
Weds afternoon: 2.30 - 5.30 @ The Canteen, 80 Stokes Croft
Thurs morning: 10.00 - 1.00 @ Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road
Thurs evening: 6:30 to 9:30, The Old Market Tavern, 29-30 Old Market St, Bristol, BS2 0HB
Plus - Bonus Sunday afternoon write-in: 2-6pm, Brewer's Fayre, Lewin's Mead, BS1 2PY


AOB

Words Alive In Libraries
We have a couple of events coming up as part of Words Alive in Libraries, with pay what you decide events touring to libraries across the south west.

We have 3 events coming up next Thursday 23rd April:

Reading Workshop with Michael Malay at Bedminster Library

Creative Writing Workshop with Jacqueline Crooks at Junction 3 Library

In Conversation with Michael Malay and Jacqueline Crooks at Bristol Central Library

The project is Arts Council funded and the tickets are pay what you decide. 
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Papershell Micropress

Papershell Micropress is seeking submissions on the theme of MYTHOLOGIES for our Summer issue. We’re looking for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art.

You can find more about us on Instagram @papershell_press, where we share details on our open calls, themes, and inspirations to help guide contributors. Submission guidelines are available on our website, papershellpress.com, under the Submissions tab. You’ll also find excerpts from our previous publications, along with our manifesto and information on our editorial team.

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