Careers in Writing Day 2026 (ages 16-25)

A careers day for writers aged 16-25 with expert talks, workshops, panels and 1-2-1 industry advice at Birmingham City University.

Writing West Midlands and Birmingham City University host a careers day for young people aged 16-25 interested in writing careers or literary further education. The programme includes 1-2-1 sessions with industry professionals from 10am, followed by the main event from 12.30pm featuring inspirational speakers, hands-on creative writing workshops and networking. Panel guests span publishing, literary agency, journalism, games writing, radio and poetry, including author Elizabeth O'Connor and Birmingham Poet Laureate Ayan Aden.