News Stories Archive - Creative Future

Jul 15 2024

We are excited to welcome four new Trustees to Creative Future

Edward, Clarissa, Salma and Janet (left, top, bottom, right) Meet Salma Begum, Edward Ball, Janet Farr and Clarissa Angus who individually and collectively bring a wealth of amazing new skills and diverse experiences to the board. Nicole Finnan, Chair says ‘I am absolutely delighted to welcome Salma, Edward, Janet and Clarissa to the board. Our […]

Jun 17 2024

Why writing poetry sounds better in stereo: Leeds Writer In Residence Jem Henderson’s Reflections

Jem Henderson has been our 2024 Leeds Writer In Residence. Jem is a genderqueer poet from Leeds, and a 2021 Creative Future Writers’ Award winner. Their work focuses on the body, motherhood, food, queerness and on triumph over trauma, playing with both traditional forms and experimental poetry. an othered mother, their first pamphlet, is out […]

Apr 30 2024

We’re Hiring: Communications and Projects Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join Creative Future as our new Communications & Projects Manager.

Mar 28 2024

Announcing our 2024 Leeds Writer In Residence

Jem Henderson will be our 2024 Leeds Writer In Residence. Jem is a genderqueer poet from Leeds, and a 2021 Creative Future Writers' Award winner.

Feb 6 2024

Announcing our 2024 Stoke-on-Trent Writer In Residence, Natalie Linh Bolderston

Natalie Linh Bolderston will be our Stoke-on-Trent Writer in Residence. Natalie is a Vietnamese-Chinese-British poet who has won the Eric Gregory Award and co-won the Rebecca Swift Women Poets’ Prize. Her poem ‘Middle Name with Diacritics’ came third in the 2019 National Poetry Competition and was shortlisted for the 2021 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem. […]

Jan 31 2024

Our Annual Writers’ Award is open for entries!

We’re excited to announce our 2024 Writers’ Award Competition is officially open for entries!

Jan 23 2024

Share Your Thoughts in our 2024 Writers’ Survey

Our 2024 Writers' Survey will help measure the quality of our work and who we reach. Your views will inform what we do next, and give strong evidence to help resource it.

Jan 15 2024

Announcing our 2024 London Writer In Residence, Tom Newlands

Tom Newlands will be our 2024 London Writer In Residence. He is a Scottish writer living in London. He is the winner of a London Writer’s Award, a Creative Future Writer’s Award and New Writing North’s A Writing Chance. His debut novel Only Here, Only Now is forthcoming in June 2024 from Orion.

Dec 6 2023

Writer’s Development Day Brighton

Are you an underrepresented writer looking to develop your craft? We're delighted to be partnering with Writers & Artists to offer this writer's development day, designed to help you hone your craft, get inspired and build your community. We'll hear from three writers over the course of the morning who will be delving into their own process and sharing invaluable insight into writing fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry.

Nov 29 2023

Arts & Health Network Festive Celebration and Arts Workshop

Wednesday 13th December | 10am – 12pm | Friends Meeting House, Brighton. Our December Arts & Health Network meeting will be a festive celebration, including an arts workshop, and a feedback session on what you'd like future network meetings to cover.

Sep 25 2023

Finding A Language: Liverpool Writer In Residence Day Mattar’s Reflections

Day Mattar was our 2023 Liverpool Writer In Residence–bringing the residency to the writer, and letting them make it best fit the place and their ideas. Their residency at FACT Gallery included readings, workshops, and on-site interaction. They also held workshops at GYRO, and wrote a new poem for the CF Writers’ Award anthology. A room […]

Sep 20 2023

Announcing the Creative Future Writers’ Award 2023 winners

The Creative Future Writers’ Award 2023 received over 1,300 entries from underrepresented writers across the country. We sincerely thank every one of you for giving us a chance to read your work. We’re pleased to announce those selected: Creative Non-Fiction Platinum: Siam Hatzaw, “Homecoming” Gold: Bethany Handley, “The National Trust’s Bomb Disposal Squad” Silver: C. […]

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