Our Young Writers Groups (14-19s)
If you’re a secret scribbler, vocal wordsmith, closet novelist or part-time poet, Hive runs a network of young writers groups in Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. We’re looking for new members to start autumn 2022…
Danae Wellington announced as Sheffield Poet Laureate
We are absolutely thrilled for Hive poet, storyteller, teacher, activist and all-round creative star, Danae Wellington, who was announced as the new Sheffield Poet Laureate on Saturday 22nd Oct 2022 in the introduction for her performance with the legendary Linton Kwesi Johnson at October’s Off the Shelf Festival of Words. Previous poet laureate, our very own Warda Yassin, gave a lovely introduction to her ‘poetry sister’ and…
Digital Residencies with The Poetry Business
We’re very excited to announce, Hive have teamed up again with northern nurturers and purveyors of fine contemporary poetry, The Poetry Business, as part of their Digital Poetry Residences programme. ..
The Hatch Podcast
We’re excited to launch our all new Hive Podcast Channel! We’ve migrated to a new platform and have been busy uploading all sorts of fab archive content from the last few years of Hive. From interviews with inspiring writers, to projects, reading and performances, check out the Hatch Podcast – a place for the hatching of new voices, new…
Young Writers’ Groups
If you’re a secret scribbler, vocal wordsmith, closet novelist or part-time poet, Hive runs a network of young writers groups in Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. News Flash: Hive groups accept new members all year round but we are…
Writers’ Days
Hive writers’ days give you the opportunity to explore writing forms in more depth and work up-close with…
Writing Events
Hive delivers talks, workshops, writing surgeries and open mics aimed at giving you more insights into writing forms…
Publications
Hive publishes a yearly anthology of a selection of the best writing by young writers from across South Yorkshire…
Projects
Hive, and its pool of writers, have vast experience of supporting and delivering a wide range of writing-related projects…
Hive Young Writers’ Competition
Hive runs a biennial writing competition for young writers 14 to 25 from across the South Yorkshire region. Our aim is…
Young Writers’ Festivial
South Yorkshire young writers’ festivals attract young writers from across the North of England. They are a one-stop-shop…
Arts Award
If you attend a Hive young writers’ group, or are regularly involved in Hive activities, we run a writing-focused Arts Award.