The Creative Future Writers’ Award 2024 received over 1,600 entries from underrepresented writers across the country. We sincerely thank each and every one of you for giving us a chance to read your work. We’re pleased to announce those selected: Creative Non-Fiction Platinum: Louis Bailey, The Nightjar (excerpt from ‘The Night Run’) Gold: Ciara McVeigh, … Read more
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Welcome to our new Communications and Projects Manager
We are excited to welcome Chris Gaisie, our new Communications and Projects Manager, to the Creative Future team. Chris officially started with us at the beginning of September and is quickly settling into the team. We are delighted to have Chris on board with us. Chris has an interesting background and a great set of … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
We’re Hiring: Communications and Projects Manager
We have an exciting opportunity to join Creative Future as our new Communications & Projects Manager.
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.
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. … Read more
