Hey writers, here's the time the table. And there's a call for submissions in the AOB. Happy writing!

Sylvia x

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

AOB

PAPERSHELL MICROPRESS

Papershell Micropress is seeking submissions on the theme of STRANGERS IN STRANGE PLACES for our Autumn issue. We are 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. This is a themed journal, so we are only open to submissions that respond to the assigned theme. Submission guidelines are available on our website, papershellpress.com, under the Submissions tab. You’ll also find excerpts from our previous publications (we publish chapbooks alongside our journal). Our manifesto and information on our editorial team can also be found on our About page

Submissions open 1st August.

Bristol New Writers Festival

We have just finalised our programme for the first ever Bristol New Writers Festival, which will be taking place at the Bristol Folkhouse on September 5-6, 2026. Lots of exciting talks and workshops are set to take place, including successful local writers Sarah Dunant, Helen Taylor, Sophia Vahdati and Bertel Martin.

Bristol New Writers Festival is a new literary event dedicated to celebrating creativity at its earliest stages. It is an offshoot from the highly successful and steadily growing Bristol Writing Collective who meet to write at various times and places across the city every week.

We're a not-for-profit, writer-led initiative aiming to provide a welcoming space for emerging writers and complete beginners to explore the craft of writing, while also showcasing local talent.

Take part in our hands-on workshops and inspiring conversations and join us as we write a new chapter in Bristol’s vibrant literary scene!

Here's the link to the festival and ticket sales:

https://www.bristolnewwritersfestival.co.uk

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