Submit your Writing July 6, 2026 Cultureword

Call for Submissions: Samajh My Gal Issue #1

Opportunity for dual-heritage South Asians to submit creative work to "Almost Ours"

News & Updates July 3, 2026 Cultureword

Nii Ayikwei Parkes, FRSL appointed Chief Executive of Cultureword

Cultureword is delighted to announce the appointment of Nii Ayikwei Parkes as our new Chief Executive.

Poetry May 14, 2026 Cultureword

Cultureword has an exciting new call out for queer self-expression! We are looking for LGBTQ+ writers...

Jobs & Opportunities March 31, 2026 Cultureword

Cultureword’s lauded creative writing and community engagement programmes have been running successfully in Greater Manchester...

Poetry February 24, 2026 Cultureword

Read the winning entries to Cultureword's Stand Up! competition

Jobs & Opportunities February 2, 2026 Cultureword

**Deadline extended to 15th April** We are seeking an inspiring and values-driven Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase.

Submit your Writing December 17, 2025 Cultureword

Oldhamers! What matters to you? Is there a cause you want to stand up for? Express yourself...

News & Updates December 3, 2025 Cultureword

We are delighted to launch Saddle Stories, a new audio anthology capturing Mancunians’ experiences of cycling....

News & Updates October 15, 2025 Ella Otomewo

All the writers featured on this map live, work, or have a connection to Oldham. Manchester...

News & Updates October 7, 2025 Ella Otomewo

My first venture into Commonword Cultureword was inspired by a spontaneous open mic. Propelled into this...

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