For writers

BSL SIGNED EVENT Join a panel of experts as they demystify the publishing process. Find out about the journey a book takes, from idea to execution, and where you can turn to for support and advice. Chair and founding Primadonna Lisa Milton, Executive Publisher at HQ Stories, is joined by Aki Schilz, judge for various […]

Get one-to-one advice from the best in the business, here at Primadonna! Sign up slots are released at 10am on the Chapel noticeboard so head down to secure your opportunity to meet with and get advice from literary agents, publishers and book industry influencers including Emma Shercliff (Agent, founder of Laxfield Literary Associates here in […]

Do you ever feel lost with your writing projects and wish you had a group of kindred writing spirits to chat to? Have you just moved to a new area and are wondering about how to find a local writing group? The panel brings together speakers from the UK’s writing community for a supportive conversation […]

There are now countless prizes for essay writing and numerous authors who demonstrate their diligence in being able to create a well rounded essay. From the iconic The Good Immigrant anthology of twenty-one essays edited by Nikesh Shukla to No One Talks About This Stuff: Twenty-Two Stories of Almost Parenthood, edited by Kat Brown, who […]

Come along to our open-to-all session where Justine de Mierre (aka ‘Lady J’) will host a very special hour for all-comers. Justine has been hosting super-friendly open mics across Suffolk for a decade and will be bringing that community vibe to Primadonna. Try out your ideas or work on new material in this inclusive space […]

Enjoy the peace: the space is all yours for some quiet writing time.

Join two fantastic short story writers and learn how to captivate your reader in a glimpse - plus, get the chance to take part in your own flash fiction challenge! Irenosen Okojie is a Nigerian British author whose work pushes the boundaries of form, language and ideas. Her short story collections, Speak Gigantular and Nudibranch, […]

Get one-to-one advice from the best in the business, here at Primadonna! Sign up slots are released at 10am on the Chapel noticeboard so head down to secure your opportunity to meet with and get advice from literary agents, publishers and book industry influencers including Emma Shercliff (Agent and founder of Laxfield Literary Associates here […]