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Showcase Favourite: The Tunnel + Sustainable Olympics 2020

This August, we are re-sharing our wonderful 2020 Showcases. First up is The Tunnel, followed by Sustainable Olympics 2020, both introduced by page editor, Dan Cross. ***** Our theme this week is 'Many Faces, Many Masks' and the first piece to feature on 'Showcase' encapsulates this perfectly: not just what it means to carry ourselves ...

Online ReadFest 2021 is Almost Here! – 10 Years of Reading Pleasure

Monday 6 September to Friday 24 September. Coming soon our 10th FREE literary festival! Supporting Pen to Print’s theme this year, Curated by Us we are delighted to showcase writers from both Barking and Dagenham and further afield inspired by the writing and reading communities we support. This amazing festival provides a ...

Write On! Issue 9 OUT TODAY

  Storytelling From East London To The World Write On! 9 is out today (see digital version here). Over two years ago in April 2019, Arts Council England Library NPO (National Portfolio Organisation) Pen to Print launched its first print magazine. Write On! continues to go from strength to strength and, as such, ...

Launching this week – The Barking Heritage Trail

Updated 28 May 2021 An interactive heritage trail is being launched this week on the streets of Barking Town Centre.  The Barking Heritage Trail is part of the Pen to Print The Digital Storytelling Trail a new Pen to Print project that can be accessed on a smart phone using the pioneering ...

Showcase: Citizen Paine

Welcome to the second of my May Showcases. This month, to tie in with the theme of transformation, I’ve chosen to focus on journeys, whether short or long, physical or spiritual. Last month's editor, Palak, chose a story and piece of prose describing how walking can be transformative. Today, I’ve ...

Showcase: Barking To Southend + Two Tree Island

Hello, I’m Claire Buckle and I’d like to offer you a warm, springtime welcome to my first May Showcase, where I’ll be featuring writing on the theme of 'Transformation' as viewed through the lens of ‘journey.’ I’m a short story writer (you may have seen my work in some of your ...

Showcase: Inner Vow + Be More Vixen

Dear Readers This marks my last week as Showcase editor as I hand the reins to Claire Buckle for May. Today, I'm presenting two short stories: Inner Vow by Norma Armand and Be More Vixen by Lynda Shepherd. These are both beautiful stories, reminding me of inner strength and the power of ...

Showcase: Nodding Daffodils + The Witch’s Heart

Dear Readers, As an ode to spring, I bring you a short and sweet poem from Gloria Maloney. The sunshine, the breeze, the smiling flowers all remind us change can be beautiful too. I believe nature’s way will always remain a mystery to us mere mortals! In addition, Genevieve Gornichec pulls us ...