“I’m calling it a text-hibition,” Anmarie Bowler, Editor of Brevity, the Isle of Wight’s Literary Handbill said of the unique selection of short stories and poetry currently on display at Ryde Library.
“Short-form lit to read on the spot.”
Hear Me Now
The pieces on show were written by locals who participated in Brevity’s Hear Me Now project, a six-month creative writing project for LGBTQ+ People and Allies.
Writers of all abilities were encouraged to take part in the series of free instructive writing and print workshops, energising guided walks and bold, inclusive talks.
Anmarie explained,
“Hear Me Now was about providing a welcoming space to write and consider short-form fiction.
“I hope we helped to grow a more supportive and empowered Island writing community with this project.”
Writers benefit from a supportive mentor and editor
Along with the series or workshops, walks and talks led by a variety of diverse, experienced writers and artists, participants were also offered one-to-one mentoring.
Anmarie went on to say,
“All writers benefit from a supportive mentor and editor.
“Kind, focused and upbeat feedback makes for better writers and subsequently better short stories for publication.”
This Is Not an Apple
The ‘text-hibition’ also includes a link to a recording of This Is Not an Apple, a curated spoken-word piece that features written work from all participants performed by local actors.
Listen to This Is Not an Apple.
The Hear Me Now project, a collaboration between Brevity and StoneCrabs Theatre, was generously supported by Arts Council England.
Brevity literary zine
Brevity, a six-times yearly literary zine, publishes select flash fiction and poetry submissions of 500-words or less from Island writers.
If you’d like to submit a short story to Brevity for consideration, visit the website.
Opening hours
The Hear Me Now ‘text-hibition’ can be seen at Ryde Library for the next three weeks. Catch it while you can.
See below for opening times.
- Monday: 9am to 5.30pm
- Tuesday: 9am to 5.30pm
- Wednesday: 10.30am to 7pm
- Thursday: CLOSED
- Friday: 9am to 5.30pm
- Saturday: 9am to 5pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
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