Our Story

About Writers
of the North

Writers of the North, a group of published authors in Leeds, exists for one purpose: to help both debut and established authors in the North of England write the best possible version of their manuscript.

We believe that great writing is not a talent you are born with — it is a craft you build through deliberate practice, rigorous feedback, and community. Our workshops, tutorials and editorial assessments are designed to push you further than you thought possible.

Based in Leeds, our network spans every corner of the North: from Northumberland to Cheshire, from the Yorkshire Dales to the banks of the Mersey.

The Inner Circle

Join the Inner Circle.

Become a Friend of Writers of the North and join a private community of serious writers. You'll get early bird notifications of events, speakers and programmes and also entitlement to reductions in the price of the festival, manuscript assessments and mentoring.

£5.00 / per month

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