Find Your Writing Community with National Centre for Writing

Wednesday 18 June, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Chalkwell Hall, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 8NB

Free event

Looking to find your writing people? Come along to a FREE evening of conversation inspired by the Escalator New Writing Fellowships—a programme that champions underrepresented voices from the East of England, in partnership with the National Centre for Writing.

Join acclaimed author Ashley Hickson-Lovence in conversation with writer Seema McArdle as they explore the power of mentorship, representation, and the journey to finding (and building) your writing community.

Tickets: Free, booking recommended

Box Office: eventbrite

Part of Essex Writers House

Essex Writers House is back this June 2025 – and it’s bigger, bolder, and bursting with creative opportunities.

An inspiring lineup of events including wild swimming, wild hot desks, estuary mud walks, writing walks, film screenings, open advice sessions and collaborative co-writing spaces.

Come write, connect, and get muddy with us.

Visit metalculture.com/projects/essex-writers-house-2025/ for full programme details.