An online editing masterclass by The Creative Writing Programme, led by award-winning author and editor Stefan Mohamed, offering an in-depth exploration of the novel editing process.

Open Book presents a Well Versed event with poet Yousif M. Qasmiyeh, featuring a reading, discussion and audience Q&A in partnership with StAnza International Poetry Festival.

An online editing workshop exploring theme, character arcs, and how to articulate what a story is really about, led by novelist and short story writer Amy Lord.

Shahed Ezaydi discusses her debut book The Othered Woman with Evie Muir, exploring how Muslim women are treated in feminist spaces, in an event organised by Juno Books.

Libraries Sheffield presents a creative writing workshop on buildings, exploring the theme through literature and poetry before writing.

An online writing webinar by Pencil & Prose exploring narrative voice and point of view as part of the So You Want to Write a Novel series.

A book club meeting organised by Vox Book Club to discuss Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, a satirical and fantastical literary novel.

A book market of local bookshops and independent makers as part of Sheffield’s Independent Book Festival.

A panel with writers Anna Caig, Molly Aitken, and Sally O'Reilly exploring myth, magic, and witches, as part of Sheffield’s Independent Book Festival.

Manya Wilkinson discusses her award-winning novel Lublin, a story following three Jewish boys on a journey, as part of Sheffield’s Independent Book Festival.

The Centre for Poetry and Poetics and Creative Writing at the University of Sheffield presents a series of book launches featuring Nancy Gaffield, Ansgar Allen, Adam Piette and Paul Rossiter.

A Word In Your Ear presents a flash fiction workshop, exploring structure, language and ideas through reading and writing short pieces.

An online writing webinar by Pencil & Prose focused on dialogue, interior thought, and scene construction as part of the So You Want to Write a Novel series.

A Word In Your Ear presents an online short story book club where participants read a story together and discuss it in an informal group setting.

The Centre for Poetry and Poetics and Creative Writing at the University of Sheffield presents a poetry reading with Camilla Nelson and Rhys Trimble.

An online writing webinar by Pencil & Prose focused on drafting approaches, writing habits, and sustaining momentum as part of the So You Want to Write a Novel series.

The Poetry Business presents a workshop with Erica Hesketh on writing about early motherhood, using poems and prompts to inspire new work.

Open Door Music and CAST presents an open mic where people can perform or watch live poetry and music in a supportive environment. Runs monthly on the third Wednesday (check with organiser for updates).

Jan Carson discusses her novel Few and Far Between, which imagines an alternative version of Northern Ireland’s recent past, in a conversation at Juno Books.

The Book Club (formerly Coventry Book Club) meets in May to discuss The Face Maker by Lindsey Fitzharris, a non-fiction history of facial reconstruction in wartime.

The Creative Writing Programme presents Publishing Day, a series of workshops and discussions offering insight into the publishing process, including routes to publication, agents, and writing covering letters and synopses.

A monthly open mic night hosted by Utopia Theatre open to creatives across all disciplines. Runs monthly on the first Sunday (check with organiser for updates).

Vox Book Club’s June meeting discusses Still Life by Sarah Winman, a literary novel set in post-war Italy.

Writing West Midlands presents the National Writers Conference 2026, a day of panels, talks and networking focused on editing, promotion, industry knowledge and sustaining a writing career.

An online creative writing masterclass by The Creative Writing Programme, led by novelist Tammye Huf, focused on techniques for creating and controlling dramatic tension in fiction.

The Book Club (formerly Coventry Book Club) meets in June to discuss Blindness by José Saramago, a dystopian literary novel exploring society and human behaviour.

An online wellbeing-focused webinar by Ajuda Limited exploring how creative writing can be used to reflect on personal experiences, led by published writer and practitioner Bobbie Allen.

Novel Sheffield’s Bloom Book Club meets outdoors at Big Bloom to discuss Spoilt Creatures by Amy Twigg.