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Saturday Spotlight: New Book Releases April 2025

By Claire Buss, Deputy Editor, Write On!  At Write On! and Pen to Print, we want to help connect authors and readers, playwrights and audiences, so we've created a Spotlight page on the last Saturday of the month, showcasing some of the exciting new reads and plays available. The curated list ...

Showcase: The First Wednesday After Easter + The Barrier + Maiden, Mother, Crone

Welcome to the fourth Showcase of National Poetry Month and our continuing exploration into the theme of Misunderstandings. This week, I’m introducing three distinct literary pieces that encapsulate this theme. Each underscores the multifaceted nature of misunderstanding, reflecting how perception shapes — and sometimes distorts — our relationships with ourselves ...

Write On! Features: Why Write? by Silviya Vijeyaruban

By Silviya Vijeyaruban For as long as I can remember, soul-searching in solitude has - and still does - consume me. A constant cycle of introspection, where I long to uncover deeper meanings about my life and identity at every stage. I search desperately for understanding, of my desires, fears, struggles ...

Write On! Issue 24 OUT TODAY

Issue 24, Out Today Write On! 24, sponsored by Hay Festival is out today. You can see it digitally, or get your physical copy from libraries and other outlets up and down the country. This issue explores ‘Misunderstandings’ and is focussed on showcasing work that examines how we see ourselves and others ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Misunderstanding Events

By Eithne Cullen Welcome to April’s Thoughtful Tuesday page. We’re finishing off our theme of ‘Misunderstandings’ this month and I thought about some of the confusions we find in our calendars and diaries. This year, unusually, saw Lent and Ramadan coinciding in the calendar: important times of prayer and fasting for ...

Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2025

Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2025: A Decade of Celebration, Culture, and Community Mark Your Calendar! The Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2025 will take place on Saturday, 12 July 2025, at Barking Town Square (IG11 7LU) from 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM. This special edition marks the 10th anniversary of a festival that ...

Write On! Interviews: Author Charlotte Faulconbridge

Write On! interviews author Charlotte Faulconbridge Charlotte Faulconbridge is an autistic and chronically ill prize-winning poet, published author, musician and TEDx performer/speaker. She became an ambassador for MIND Coventry and Warwickshire in 2024 and was a highly commended finalist in the BBC Make A Difference Awards. Her debut book, Too High To ...