National Poetry Day is the biggest mass celebration of poetry in the UK
It’s a chance for all of us to share in the pleasure of poetry. You’ll see it everywhere, from schools and libraries to cultural venues and across the national media. With 1.5 million people participating on the day, there’s loads of ways to get involved!
500 Words 2025/26 is open for entries!
Stories must be submitted via our online submission system by 9pm, Friday 7 November - we strictly cannot accept any story after that point. Make sure you don’t leave it until the last minute to submit.
You will receive a confirmation email once your story has been submitted successfully. If you haven't received...
The University of the West of Scotland Student Union, in collaboration with Afro-Scottish Events, warmly invites you to its Black History Month Celebration.
Theme: Standing Firm in Power and Pride
Expect an inspiring evening featuring:
Fashion storytellingHeritage dinnerSpoken word poetry … and much more!
Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025Time: 5:00...
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A senior lecturer on the MA Creative Writing & Publishing at Bournemouth University, Emma is also the Editorial Director of Fresher Publishing. A former journalist on national magazines, she is the author of several non-fiction books and one novel. She has an MA in Critical and Creative Writing from Winchester University and, as well as teaching at Bournemouth University, Emma enjoys leading workshops in Dorset.
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