Writing on the Wall

08/10/2026

Next week at The Writer's Bloc Bootle, we'll be joined by Louise Fazackerley, (I Want My County Back- 4 million views) fresh from supporting punk legend Dr. John Cooper Clark. With work rooted in word-witchery and the working class, Louise explores the synergy between poetry and the everyday in a way that makes the ugly beautiful and the mundane fantastical.

Writing from Hope
In challenging times, we’ll be writing from hope. Where do we find inspiration that feeds hope? We’ll be exploring glimmers all around us in nature, inner strength and other people’s rise from struggle.

11am-1pm Wednesday 14th October at Bootle Library

To register for this session, please visit https://writingonthewall.org.uk/myevents/the-writers-bloc-bootle-writing-from-hope-with-louise-exactly/

05/10/2026

An event you won't want to miss tomorrow! ✨

We’re delighted to welcome award-winning author, poet and filmmaker Dean Atta to Liverpool as part of our Black History Month programme, celebrating the publication of his adult literary debut, Big Man.

Tender, funny and deeply moving, Big Man explores love, identity, ageing, family, friendship and all the experiences that shape who we become.

Join Dean as he talks about the inspiration behind the novel, his journey from poetry and memoir into fiction, and the importance of telling q***r stories with complexity, warmth and joy. 🖤

📍 The Black-E
📅 Tomorrow
🎟️ Book your ticket now and be part of this unmissable conversation here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dean-atta-big-man-tickets-1999017299555

02/10/2026

Here’s what you can expect from our event with Dean Atta on 6th October at The Black-E, Liverpool, celebrating the publication of his adult literary debut, Big Man.

Tender, funny and deeply moving, Big Man explores love, identity, ageing, friendship, family and q***r life in all its complexity, asking how the experiences of our past continue to shape who we are and who we become..

Join us for a special evening with Dean as he discusses the inspiration behind the novel, his journey across poetry, memoir and fiction, and the stories and experiences that have shaped his writing.

🎟️ Book your tickets now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dean-atta-big-man-tickets-1999017299555

23/09/2026

Join award-winning author, poet and filmmaker Dean Atta for a special event celebrating the publication of his adult literary debut, Big Man — a tender, funny and deeply moving novel about love, identity, ageing, family and the lasting impact of trauma.

7pm Tuesday 6th October at The Black-E

Click for tickets - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dean-atta-big-man-tickets-1999017299555?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3Ok284jjKE

My Boyfriend Wants to Bake BreadTesco has run out of flour, so ...

21/09/2026

There's a 'Time to Write' session at Toxteth Library this Friday (25/9) 11.00-13.00. During the session Helen will give some promts to inspire but if you'd rather use the time to work on your own writing then feel free to bring this with you! As always a relaxed environment where all are welcome and refreshments available. Contact [email protected] to reserve your spot

19/09/2026

Frank Shovlin, who recently hosted Colm Tóibín for us at WoWFEST, is appearing at Liverpool Irish Festival to discuss his much-anticipated authorised biography John McGahern: A Writing Life.
📅 18 October, 11.30am
📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum
A great chance to hear Frank explore the life and work of one of Ireland’s finest writers.

https://www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/frank-shovlin-on-john-mcgahern-a-writing-life/

Liverpool Irish Festival

Frank Shovlin discusses his highlly anticipated biography of Irish writer John McGahern. In conversation with LJMU's Paddy Hoey.

18/09/2026

We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Bonnie Greer, a brilliant writer, playwright, critic and broadcaster, and a much-loved guest of WoWFEST.

Bonnie joined us in Liverpool more than once, including in 2010 for A Rebel Rant with Bonnie Greer and again in 2011 for Liverpool: City of Radicals.

She was a brilliant writer and thinker, an engaging and generous guest, warm, funny and always great company. We remember her with great affection and send our condolences to her family and friends.

17/09/2026

As part of Heritage Open Days 2026, Writing on the Wall presents a special exhibition at Toxteth Library celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of George Garrett (1896–1966) – Liverpool writer, seafarer, playwright, activist and social historian whose work gave voice to the lives and experiences of working-class people.

Exhibition free and is open from 11th-25th September at Toxteth Library, Windsor Street.

17/09/2026

A brilliant Writer's Bloc session in Toxteth last week with poet Alison Schultz. During the session Alison shared her advice and tips for editing and re-drafting poetry and participants got the chance to put her advice into practice by editing some of their own poetry!

The next session in Toxteth Library will be a 'Time to Write' session on 25th Sept at 11am. Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

17/09/2026

We had two busy Writer's Bloc sessions this week! Charlie Lea delivered brilliant sessions on Showing Personality in Writing at both Bootle and Birkenhead Libraries.

Read Now Write Now

To register for the Writer's Bloc or to find out more, please visit https://writingonthewall.org.uk/whats-on/