The Anchoress of Beeston by Chris Nickson
Ever heard of an anchorite before? Beeston has a history of them. Chris Nickson tells us about this forgotten piece of Leeds’ history. His new book The Hanging Psalm is out at the end of […]
Come and Join the Northern Short Story Festival Academy
We are delighted to announce that applications for the Northern Short Story Festival Academy will open on September 5th. What’s it all about? The Northern Short Story Festival Academy is a development programme which will
The First Ever NoShoSto Book Club!
It’s the first meeting of the NoShoSto Book Club on Tuesday 25th September at The Doghouse Bar and to celebrate we thought we’d start with one of Leeds’ finest contemporary writers, Clare Fisher. Clare Fisher‘s debut collection
SUNSHIIIIIIIINE by AJ Kirby
Leeds writer A.J. Kirby tells us about his new novel I Am Just Going Outside and May Be Some Time, with a special offer for 5 lucky readers. It’s been the hottest summer I can remember
The Coming of Faiths to Leeds by Chris Nickson
Chris Nickson reminds us that Leeds has been, and continues to be, a city of immigrants and multi faiths and that’s how we like it. When people arrive in a country, they don’t simply bring
#UrbiWrite,The Urban Writing Retreat For You! Second Date Announced.
For our second #UrbiWrite event, we are taking you out of the city! Join us on Saturday 27 October from 10.00-3.00pm, at the Leeds Ukrainian Community Centre, with an opportunity to share your work and socialise afterwards from
#UrbiWrite – The Urban Writing Retreat For You!
The Northern Short Story Festival and Leeds Big Bookend, in partnership with the Carriageworks Theatre, and supported by Arts@Leeds and Leeds City Council, bring you #UrbiWrite. Register here. What’s it all about? Need a quiet space
Leeds and The Knights Templar by Chris Nickson
What did the Knights Templar have to do with Leeds? Chris Nickson tells us more. Temple Newsam. Templar Street. The Templar Hotel on Vicar Lane. Yes, there’s a theme. They’re all connected with the Knights
Low Income Northern Writers Offered Free Entry To STORGY Shallow Creek Short Story Competition
“Welcome, weary traveller! I hope the journey wasn’t too arduous – although there isn’t a whisper of wind this night, the seas can be quite choppy and you’re looking quite rattled…oh, you didn’t come by