Welcome to the Berwick Writers' Forum
A growing community for writers in Berwick and beyond.
Membership is simple and free!
All you need to do is sign up to receive occasional news, events and opportunities relevant to writers in the area.
About
The Berwick Writers’ Forum is a year-round initiative from the Berwick Literary Festival, created to connect writers and aspiring writers across Berwick and the surrounding area.
Writing can be joyful, but it can also be solitary, vulnerable and difficult. The Forum exists to create spaces where writers can meet, share work, exchange opportunities and feel part of a wider creative community.
Still in its early stages, the Writers’ Forum currently brings people together through live events, newsletters and collaborative projects, with ambitions to grow into a more connected hub for writers of all ages, stages and disciplines.
What's on 2026
Stories from England’s Northern Edge
A new digital anthology showcasing writing connected to Berwick and the surrounding area. From poetry and memoir to fiction and creative non-fiction, the anthology celebrates place, identity and the many ways writers find their way through the world.
Submissions are currently open for the 2026 anthology.
To review some of out monthly submissions, scroll to the bottom of the page.
The Cabaret of Words
Our popular bi-monthly open mic night for writers, performers and lovers of the spoken word. A warm, welcoming evening of original writing, live performance and community.
Whether you’re reading work aloud or simply listening from the audience, everyone is welcome.
Forthcoming dates for your diary:
- Thursday 21 May 2026
- Thursday 20 August 2026
- Thursday 08 October 2026
Between the Lines
A bi-monthly live conversation series exploring how writing really happens. Recorded as a podcast at The Straw Yard, each event invites an author into an honest discussion about process, doubt, discipline, publishing and creative life.
Audience questions are an integral part of the evening!
Forthcoming dates for your diary:
- Thursday 09 July 2026
- Thursday 10 September 2026
- Thursday 12 November 2026
- Thursday 14 January 2027
Share your news
Are you running a workshop, course, reading group, competition or other writerly opportunity?
The Writers’ Forum aims to help connect the local writing community by sharing relevant news, opportunities and events through our newsletters and social channels wherever possible.
Volunteer with us
The Writers’ Forum is community-led and still evolving. We’re always interested in hearing from people who would like to help shape its future, whether through events, ideas, practical support or simply enthusiasm for writing and literary culture in the area.
Help us grow the community!
Please share this page with anyone who might be interested.
The Berwick Writers’ Forum is intended to be a welcoming and inclusive space for writers of all backgrounds, genres, forms and levels of experience, from complete beginners to published authors.
