by Barsa Ray
I’m delighted to have my short story Goddess published in Wasafiri 123.
The story is about Durga, a browbeaten wife and daughter-in-law, who is ground down by her domestic and work life. Her pair of extra hands help her accomplish her never-ending list of tasks. Durga thinks everyone has these invisible arms, which are taboo to discuss, not knowing that she has them because she is the goddess Durga.
Photo credit: Andy M. Lee, courtesy of Carol Leaming
Inscribe writer Ioney Smallhorne has issued a call-out for illustrators to work on her children’s poetry collection. The call is open to artists of Caribbean heritage from the Midlands.
by Adam Lowe
Originally published 31 July 2016; updated 5 September 2025
During my placement with the Inscribe writing development programme, I was provided with the invaluable opportunity to attend The London Book Fair 2025. As a person who comes from the Midlands with no ties to an industry that is inextricably tied to the south of England, I knew that this opportunity would be immeasurably beneficial to exploring my future career plans, and it did not disappoint.
Akila Richards is organising a series of events in support of her latest pamphlet, Ritual for Mango (flipped eye, 2024). Events kick off in Worthing on 13 June at Audio Active, with live music and performance, before moving to Hastings. On 14 June, in the beautiful wood-panelled Durbar Room at Hastings Museum, there will be a live dance performance to poetry and live music.
Inscribe: Submitting poetry to publications with Mervyn Seivwright
Date: Saturday 24 May, 11am–4pm
Venue: Online
Price: £12 to £20
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The Inscribe Anniversary Weekender took place at Debden House Centre, Loughton, from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th of July 2024.
INSCRIBE: HEATED WORDS - Global Majority Responses to Climate (In)Justice
Sat 15th February & Sat 15th March, 11:00-16:00
Wharf Chambers, Leeds
Led by MAYA CHOWDHRY & SAI MURRAY
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This pair of innovative and insightful Inscribe workshops will address climate change, land justice, nature, sustainability, indigenous resilience and ecocide from our global majority perspectives...
A safe, friendly, informative and practical workshop designed for those interested in writing autobiographies or biographies.
Facilitated by Yvonne Weekes
Date: Saturday 1 June
Time: 11am–4pm
Location: Brighton (TBC)
Tickets: £15 / £12 concessions
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