Jay Farley has been our 2026 London Writer In Residence. They share their reflections on the experience of running poetry, film and zine workshops in collaboration with Open Eye Gallery, exploring the theme of Neuroqueering.
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2026 Writers’ Award winners announced
The Creative Future Writers’ Award 2026 received over 1,850 entries from underrepresented writers across the country. We’re pleased to announce those selected!
Welcome two new trustees to Creative Future
Priscilla Yeung and Reem Maghribi have joined the Creative Future board of trustees. We’re excited to have their wealth of experience and skills added to our team.
Bethlem Writer In Residence Jess Murrain’s Reflections
Jess Murrain has been our 2026 London Writer In Residence. She shares her reflections on her experience running workshops in collaboration with Bethlem Gallery and being an ‘exhibition poet’.
Word Magic: Middlesbrough Writer In Residence Shazia Altaf’s Reflections
Shazia Altaf has been our 2025 Middlesborough Writer In Residence. She shares her reflections on her experience running workshops in collaboration with Middlesborough Central Library and the Middlesborough Institute of Modern Art.
We’re Recruiting Trustees
Could you help us amplify and support underrepresented writers and artists?
Announcing Our 2026 Writers In Residence
We’re pleased to announce our Writers In Residence for 2026. This annual programme selects emerging underrepresented authors who are past winners of the Creative Future Writers’ Award.
Our Annual Writers’ Award is open for entries!
We’re excited to announce our 2026 Writers’ Award Competition is officially open for entries!
Making Language: Stourbridge Writer In Residence Sallyanne Rock’s Reflections
Sallyanne Rock has been our 2025 Stourbridge Writer In Residence. She shares her reflections on her experience running workshops at Stourbridge Glass Museum, Ekho Collective’s Everwild Summer Festival, and working in collaboration with local visual/mixed media artists.