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Literature in the Tees Valley

Welcome to Lit Tees

This website has been developed by New Writing North as part of the Tees Valley Writers and Publishers Project, a development scheme which ran from 2005-2008. One of the aims of the project was to find new ways to profile and promote writers and publishers and all of the other great literary activity that takes place in the area and this site is the outcome.

Here you can find information on writers who live and work in the area, small publishers who publish books here, live literature events and readings, writing workshops and courses, book clubs and some general advice on where to look for support when you are starting to write.

You can also add your own information and links by sending us news items and listings of events. The more info you send, the more useful this site will be. If you are a writer or a publisher you can also apply to publish information about yourself on this site, just click through to the relevant sections.

 

Lit Flash

Articulate

ARC, Stockton on Tees: Wednesday 27 January, 7.45pm
An evening of live literature inspired by film. From the fleapit to the art-house, a diverse line-up of poets and storytellers present an eclectic mic of comic work. For more information, tel 01642 525199. Admission: £3.

Poetry School presents Poetry’s Music by Rommi Smith

Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough: Saturday 13 February
A practical, focused writing exploration of the relationship between music and poetry, thinking about music as stimulation for ideas, imagery, rhythm and structure. £49/£35 concs. For more information, see www.poetryschool.com/?courses=1.


The Write Room

Last Tuesday of every month, Wellington Inn, Wolviston

This monthly event run by Peter Nolan, Geoff Pattison and Nicholas Hill at Wolviston's Wellington Inn welcomes and encourages both newcomers and old timers to come along and perform their art. The Write Room, which has just celebrated its third birthday, has a warm and friendly atmosphere and plays a major role in promoting writing in all its guises throughout the region. There are few better or more popular venues anywhere in the region. All are welcome, whether to perform or sit and listen to fellow writers from the North East.

 

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Featured Course

Darlington Arts Centre

Darlington Arts Centre runs regular creative writing classes in the evening and sometimes at weekends.

Vane Women also holds regular writing masterclasses at this venue.

W: www.darlington.gov.uk/Culture/arts

 

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