



Submit to Write On!
Write On! accepts written pieces (prose, poetry, essays, opinion), illustrations and artwork. Work can be included in the quarterly print magazine or can be used for Write On! Extra or in Write On! Audio online content. If you have an idea for something to submit, you may be interested in recording it, we also accept photos, video or audio extracts or snapshot interviews online.
Visit the Write On! Editors Introduction for more information about Write On!, Write On! Extra and Write On! Audio.
Each day has a different focus which you might be interested in contributing to, see below for more details along with how to submit to Write On! Audio.
NB: The volunteer editorial team will make the final decisions on where your submission will be used, it could be used in either print, online or both. If you think your work could be included on a particular online page please make your suggestion. NB: Always separate your work out and submit as separate pieces, indicating in the title whether they fit together.
Due to the volume of submissions, pieces summitted may be held for up to six moths before we can use them. If you have any questions about retention for future use please email Write On! at pentoprint@lbbd.gov.uk
Complete the Write On! submission form and email the form and your work to: pentoprint@lbbd.gov.uk
Use the Subject Line: Write On! Submission If files are too big to email contact Pen to Print to arrange an alternative method of file transfer.
Download the Submission Form HERE MS Word Document
Download the Submission Form HERE Editable PDF Document
Please read the Submission Terms and Conditions
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Write On! Audio, the podcast ‘For Writers Everywhere’ connects emerging and established writers to each other and to the industry. There is an opportunity to submit to our Listener Contribution Slot, as well as record your creative work and offer any tips and feature ideas you might have. (Episodes released weekly from June 2022)
NB: Files must be MP3 format and no larger that 1GB. If files are too big to email contact Pen to Print to arrange an alternative method of file transfer.

Monday Moments
Stories and experiences drawn from myriad perspectives. Fresh and engaging a real ‘magazine’ feel.
(Published – 1st Monday of the month)

Thoughtful Tuesdays
Mindfulness, inspiration, poetry, quotes and ideas shared to create leadership and hope to see us through the week. (Published – 2nd Tuesday of the month)

Write On! Showcase
The creative writing showcase includes poetry, short stories, flash fiction and book extracts. Although most will reflect the seasonal theme, some work, such as memoirs or book extracts offer a non-themed perspective. (Published – Weekly on Wednesday)

Thursday Connectors
Everyone, everywhere are having different experiences and have different ways of dealing with these strange times. This internationally ‘flavoured’ page is all about people and their own stories, connecting us with ideas and ideals reaching outwards from east London to encompass the UK and the world at large.
(Published – 3rd Thursday of the month)

Write On! Features
Essays, opinions and features. In Write On! Extra the subject matter focusses on topics that are relevant to publishing and writing arenas, but also includes wider content in order to encompass thinking and ideas relevant to our times. (Published – Weekly on Friday)

Saturday Spotlight
Spotlight offers a roundup of indie, traditional, small press releases, theater productions and podcasts, bringing readers and audiences an overview of what can be found in theaters, digitally online and on physical shelves. (Published – Last Saturday of the month)

Write On! Interviews
The Sunday profile opportunity features writers, publishers, editors agents and other creatives, along with individuals from diverse communities in a number of different occupations. (Published – Weekly on Sunday)
COVID-19 Statement
Last updated: 23.05.2022.
Pen to Print activity is now available online with some in-person events.
Please do not post or hand deliver your submissions. We currently only accept entries sent by email.