Word by Word Presents 2021- 2022
Activity Report
An overview of our debut project, Word by Word Presents,
supported using public funding from Arts Council England and the National Lottery.
The Project
Word by Word Presents was an 18-month project designed to promote all forms of creative writing, through 12 workshops, 2 Zine publications and 2 collaborative events.​
Workshops were held in London's Shepherd's Bush and online. The workshops were intended for new emerging and established writers, with a particular focus on black, brown and QTIPOC folk.
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Our Collaborators
12 Workshops
Based in London's Bush Theatre, Delina Kitchen and online, these engaged with a variety of writing styles and techniques. Tickets were bought on a Pay as You Feel Basis for all participants, with the aim of making them accessible as possible.
38 New aspiring writers
72% Identified as black and people of colour
46% Identified as queer
FEEDBACK
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"It felt like such a good, like-minded audience and reaching the right
people.”
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“...so valuable, especially after the pandemic...to have a space to come together in person and talk about writing
and share.”
“...a supportive
atmosphere in which to explore a variety of writing styles.“
Zines
2 Publications
26 Submissions
22 collaborations with illustrators & graphic designers
Zine I: Rebirth
May 2021
Our debut publication, comprised of multiple writings from members of Word by Word collective. Zine I is a showcase of writings, poetry and accompanying illustrations all surrounding the notion of 'Rebirth'.
Zine II
August 2022
Curated by Indiana Lawrence, with cover designed by Sharp Txngue, this is a collection of work birthed from many workshop participants and facilitators of the Word by Word Presents series.
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Live Audience Members
97
Days of employment for artists and creatives, or specialists
4
New Products and Commissions
1,961
Total audience members (broadcast, live and online)
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