The Written Word in Leicester - Home Page

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Poets, Authors, Novelists, Writers, Playwrights

Leicester boasts some famous literary personalities: Joe Orton (playwright), Sue Townsend (author of the Adrian Mole books), John Cleveland (17th c poet), C.P.Snow (author), Julan Barns (author). The BBC's guide to local literati

Poetry

The Leicester Poetry Society

Leicester Adult Education College, Wellington Street.

Leicester's Poetry society aims to promote and encourage all aspects of poetry, including workshops for local writers, publication of members' poems, readings, social events, workshops, seminars and open mic evenings.

Welcoming all sections of the community, recognizing the benefits of ethnic, cultural, linguistic, historial and social diversity.

8th October	National Poetry Day: at Richard Attenborough centre; 12.45pm, free entry.
9th October	Tom Leonard: in his own words; renowned and unabated scots republican poet.
23rd October	Members' reading: Lydia Finlay, Charles Lauder, Davina Prince.
!3th November	Leicester Poets: Matt Merritt, Lydia Towsey, Pam Thompson.
11th December	Imtiaz Dharker: Fraser Noble Hall, London Road (ticketed event)

Leicester Poetry society for further details.

Poetry in Leicester, from the Poetry Society

Books and authors

The Literature Network

he Literature Network is a nationally unique organisation connecting the literature community in each of the cities and counties of the East Midlands. The Literature Network maintains information resources for the literature community, organises networking and consultation events, supports the work and projects of leading literature practitioners and champions the valuable role of literature as a participatory artform.

DeMontfort University

Coming soon to DeMontfort University is John Carey; Professor of English at Oxford University. Acclaimed broadcaster, critic and reviewer. A free ticketed event dated November 11th 2009, 19.30pm-20.30pm. Follow the website for tickets to this event.

For more upcoming events in Leicester, download the Literary Leicester 2009 Programme Leaflet. Found at the bottom, left hand side of the web page.

Childrens Film and Literature - Day Conference
1 March 2010

Leicester Libraries

Book doctor Alison Dunne (poet, writer and reader) wil be gracing Leicester Libraries to help with reading choices.

Book Doctor free sessions are held at the Central Lending library on Belvoir Street, every Wednesday 12.00pm-14.00pm.
For more literary news visit Leicester City Council libraries.

Get hold of Literary News from Leicester Libraries by following the above link, click on the Book Doctor link, and download the PDF file at the bottom of the page. Providing a range of literary news and events available in your area.

Leicester Book News (Blog)
The blog of Leicester Libraries. Sharing material about Leicester's literature communities; blogging, interviews and comments. You may find the events somewhat outdated but a great source of information none the less.

Leicester Writers' Club
Leicester's writers ' club newsboard. Bringing you up to date news for those with a passion for writing.

General

Literature, Readers and Writers on the Frontline Books website

The Y Theatre

Short Fuse is a stylish short fiction showspace hosted monthly at The Y Theatre, Leicester. All about slick visuals, great music and a bar!

Short Fuse Fiction presents: Tales from the Crypt: Gory stories for All Hallows
Time and Venue: October 20th 2009, The Y Theatre 8pm sharp
Dress- Code: Tomb like (optional)
Price: £5.50/ £4.00 concessions
Box Office: 0116 255 7066

Halloween Special featuring Flesh-Eating Zombies, Cyber Ghouls and Good Old Ghost Stories. A Short Fiction Splatter-Fest!

Headlining: multi-award winning author of Show Me The Sky Nicholas Hogg, whose short fiction also appears in Johnny Marr fronted anthology, Punk Fiction. Nick will be reading his funny but ultra-creepy spine chiller, Ever After.
A great line-up featuring work by Damien Walter, Emma Lee, Joe Evans, Maxine Linnell + a short paper on zombies by Dr. Jennifer Cooke.