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East Midlands

Time Travel, Crime, and Creativity: An afternoon with Elly Griffiths at Bromley House Library

14 July 2025 //  by First Story

This July, the historic Bromley House Library in Nottingham opened its doors to a group of young writers from The Bulwell Academy for a unique creative writing workshop. Led by acclaimed crime …

Category: East Midlands, News

Winners of the 2025 Philip Pyke Memorial Prize announced

4 June 2025 //  by First Story

Open to writers of poetry and prose who have completed our Young Writers Programme, the Prize is awarded in memory of Philip Pyke to support young writers as they continue their writing journey. …

Category: Alumni, Competitions, East Midlands, London, News, Young Creatives

Young Creatives Collective

31 March 2025 //  by First Story

The Young Creatives Collective is an exciting part of First Story's new Young Creatives Programme, which will nurture progression opportunities for people interested in writing and other creative …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, North West, Yorkshire, Young Creatives

Your Voice

19 March 2025 //  by First Story

An intensive KS3 programme to boost confidence and language skills in writing, discussion and sharing.  Led by a professional writer, three in-school workshops will encourage students to …

Category: East Midlands, London, News, North West, Teachers, Yorkshire

First Story Alumni Event at the London Library

12 November 2024 //  by First Story

We invited First Story Alumni to an in-person event at The London Library on 8 November. It was a chance for those who'd taken part in the Young Writers Programme to meet each other, and us, and take …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, News

Fair Education Alliance Youth Summit 2024

12 November 2024 //  by First Story

By Tilly Wiggins, First Story Alumnus The 2024 Fair Education Youth Summit took place on Tuesday 29 October and brought together 200 young people passionate about reducing inequalities in …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, News

Announcing: Folio Academy Mentorships 2024/25

6 November 2024 //  by First Story

We are now in the eighth year of our partnership with The Writers' Prize, through which talented First Story students benefit from working one-to-one with an acclaimed writer from The Folio …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, News, Partnerships, Yorkshire

Folio Academy Mentorships 2024 showcase

3 September 2024 //  by First Story

The Folio Academy Mentorship scheme gives talented First Story alumni the opportunity to be mentored for one year by experienced, acclaimed writers from the Folio Academy. On 13 July our 2023/24 …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, News, Partnerships, Yorkshire

East Midlands Connect 2024

17 July 2024 //  by First Story

50 students from three East Midlands schools took part in our Connect event at the University of Lincoln in June 2024. Connect events are included in our offer for Young Writers Programme cohorts. …

Category: Connect, East Midlands, News, Writers

First Story at Nottingham Poetry Festival

1 July 2024 //  by Pippa Hennessy

This June we were proud to celebrate the finale of our collaboration with Nottingham Poetry Festival, at an inspiring event at Nottingham's new Central Library. Two schools - The Bulwell Academy and …

Category: East Midlands, News, Outcomes and Impact, Partnerships

Eco-Poetry competition winners 2024

20 June 2024 //  by First Story

This year's Eco-Poetry competition saw thought-provoking entries from students in First Story partner schools across England. Young writers' concern about the environment was highlighted in their …

Category: Competitions, East Midlands, Manchester, News, North West, Yorkshire

Winners of the inaugural Philip Pyke Memorial Prize announced

5 June 2024 //  by First Story

Open to writers of poetry and prose who have completed our Young Writers Programme, the Prize is awarded in memory of Philip Pyke to support young writers as they continue their writing journey. …

Category: Alumni, Competitions, East Midlands, London, News

Young Writers Festival Highlights 2024

24 April 2024 //  by First Story

On 27 March 2024, nearly 300 First Story participants from across England came together at Downing College, University of Cambridge, to take part in our annual Young Writers Festival. It was a day …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, News, North of England, North West, Partnerships, Writers, Young Writers Festival

Announcing: Folio Prize Mentorships 2023/24

9 November 2023 //  by First Story

We are now in the seventh year of our partnership with the prestigious Folio Prize, through which talented First Story students benefit from working one-to-one with an acclaimed writer from the Folio …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, News, Partnerships, Yorkshire

It All Started in the Library at The Bulwell Academy

28 September 2023 //  by First Story

Joel Hunt, school librarian at The Bulwell Academy in Nottingham, has come to the end of his first year as the school's lead for the First Story Young Writers Programme. Working with First Story …

Category: East Midlands, News, Teachers

Folio mentorships 2023 showcase

18 July 2023 //  by First Story

The Rathbones Folio Prize Mentorships scheme gives talented First Story alumni the opportunity to be mentored for one year by experienced, acclaimed writers from the Folio Academy. On 15 July our …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, News, North of England, Partnerships

Young Writers Festival Highlights 2023

24 April 2023 //  by First Story

On 30 March 2023, more than 240 First Story participants from across England came together at the University of Cambridge to take part in our annual Young Writers Festival. Held for the first time at …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, News, North of England, Partnerships, Writers, Young Ambassadors, Young Writers Festival

Six Word Story 2022 winner, national finalists and special mentions announced

24 January 2023 //  by First Story

Our first competition of the academic year, the Six Word Story competition is a challenge in concise storytelling. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway's famous six word story "For sale: baby shoes, never …

Category: Competitions, East Midlands, News

Announcing: Rathbones Folio Prize Mentorships 2022/23

22 November 2022 //  by First Story

We are now in the sixth year of our partnership with the prestigious Rathbones Folio Prize, through which talented First Story students benefit from working one-to-one with an acclaimed writer from …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, London, News, North of England, Partnerships

Folio mentorships 2022 showcase

4 September 2022 //  by First Story

The Rathbones Folio Prize Mentorships scheme gives talented First Story alumni the opportunity to be mentored for one year by experienced, acclaimed writers from the Folio Academy. On a hot summer …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, News, North of England, Partnerships

Six Word Story 2021 shortlist and winners announced

19 January 2022 //  by First Story

The 2021/22 academic year got off with a bang thanks to our annual Six Word Story Competition. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway's six word story, we challenge our young writers to entice us in just six …

Category: Competitions, East Midlands, News

Young writers exploring higher education through Connect events

20 December 2021 //  by First Story

Held during the autumn term, our region-specific Connect events are designed to connect young writers with each other and with local education and cultural opportunities where they live. Each event is …

Category: East Midlands, London, Outcomes and Impact, Partnerships

Announcing: Rathbones Folio Prize Mentorships 2021/22

3 November 2021 //  by First Story

This is the fifth year of our partnership with the prestigious Rathbones Folio Prize, through which talented First Story students benefit from working one-to-one with an acclaimed writer from the …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, News, Partnerships

WATCH: Rathbones Folio Prize Mentorships 2020-21 Showcase

27 October 2021 //  by First Story

Now in its fifth year, our exclusive partnership with the Rathbones Folio Prize offers a unique opportunity for talented First Story alumni to be mentored for an academic year by five acclaimed Folio …

Category: Alumni, East Midlands, News, Partnerships

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