This weekend marks the final event of Paper Nations’ 2016-18 phase: The 2018 NAWE Conference! The Paper Nations team are heading to York to present our work following three years of intensive, on-the-ground research into creative writing opportunities for young people. We’ll be hosting events across the weekend and are very excited to be presenting findings from our projects co-produced … Read More
Dare to Write with Martin Brown
Last week we shared an interview with writer and illustrator Martin Brown –one of the UK’s most prolific contributors to the children’s book industry and best known for his work on the series. More recently, he has written and illustrated his own non-fiction book for children, and is currently developing a follow up. We were incredibly lucky to have him … Read More
The Dare to Write Quest
It’s the last week of the summer holidays, but there’s still time to get involved in our Dare to Write Quest! The aim of the quest is to get young people started on their journey to become young writers. We’ll do this through a series of four challenges that will help kids everywhere explore their writing interests. The Dare to … Read More
Dare to Write Library at the Corsham Library on August 5th!
We know how much you’ve loved taking part in our fantastic Dare to Write Library series over the past few months, and we have many more to come. In fact, we’ve got our next instalment this weekend. And it’s even going to be held in an actual library too! Come join us this Saturday, August 5th, from 1-3pm, for our … Read More
Dare to Write Summer Holiday Challenge
Be part of a writing adventure this summer. If you love stories, using your imagination and messing about with words, we’d love you to take part in our epic writing quest. Over the summer holidays, we’ll be setting you four fun creative challenges. Complete them all for rewards and an invite to a special event at the end of the summer.
National Writing Day
21 June 2017 marks the first National Writing Day – a new campaign that gives people across the country the chance to find their own voices through a day of festivities focused on writing. We want schools, libraries, writing groups and communities across the country to experience the pleasure and power that comes from writing creatively. National Writing Day … Read More
MediaWall Live Writing Event at MIX 2017 Writing Digital
From July 10th-12th 2017, Bath Spa University will hosting the . This event brings together writers, artists, educators and media practitioners to explore where storytelling and media creation intersect with technology. This year, Paper Nations has teamed up with to contribute to the Regeneration stand which celebrates young writers and the future of creative writing including new directions, hybrid forms … Read More
Interview with writer, visual artist and educator Alice Maddicott
is an author, tutor and visual artist currently living in Bath. Her work has spanned everything from novels and poetry to scriptwriting for CBBC. She runs workshops in schools and museums across the UK . She was the Writer in Residence for the in 2009, and the in 2015. Alice also works with the and this weekend their … Read More
The Bath Festival, 19-28 May: Young Writers Lab, Family Arts Day, Dare to Write Library and More
Bath Festivals is one of our fantastic partner organisations dedicated to promoting sustainable creative writing programmes in educational environments. Working with their Creative Learning department, Paper Nations runs and supports creative writing workshops at schools and festivals in the local area. One of these festivals is which runs from 19th to 28th May 2017. Building on the reputation of the … Read More
Writing Ambassadors Training Programme 2017
Write. Teach. Create. Whether you’re a teacher or community arts worker with a passion for writing, or a writer with a passion for working with children and young people, Paper Nation’s Writing Ambassadors Training Programme 2017 is designed to equip you with the skills and expertise to design and deliver your own innovative and sustainable creative writing education projects. The … Read More
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