Creative Writing

About NAWE
NAWE's vision is a future in which everyone has the opportunity to engage in creative writing, whoever they are and wherever they live.

NAWE's mission is to advocate for creative writing: enhancing knowledge and understanding of the subject and developing and supporting writers and good practice in teaching and facilitation in all settings. 

NAWE is a registered charity, supporting writers, writing facilitators and the sector as a whole, providing programmes, information and advice on professional development for writers and other literature professionals across the UK

As a Subject Association, NAWE promotes Creative Writing as both a distinct discipline and an essential element in education generally.

Our membership is national and international and includes those working in Higher Education, the many freelance writers working in schools and community contexts, and the teachers and other professionals who work with them.

The NAWE Annual Conference
This is the essential UK event for all those involved in the teaching of writing, enabling members to share their experience of teaching writing at all levels and to address current issues. The emphasis is on workshop style sessions or discussions where everyone has a contribution to make.

Writing in Education
The NAWE journal features articles on the writer’s craft, critical issues and workshop techniques, plus a wealth of news items and reviews; published in 3 editions each year and mailed free to all members.