The home for creative writers in the South West - Literature Works

The home for creative writers in the South West

We are a charity in South West England using words and stories to support creativity and wellbeing. We connect people and communities, we nurture talent and we break down barriers. We champion the power of storytelling, writing and reading in all forms.

Our Mission

Exeter Custom House at night / Kim Squirrel leading a Quay Words workshop

Our live literature programme at Exeter Custom House

News & Updates

Quay Words seeks a freelance Writer/Practitioner for activities with young writers in Spring 2025

Developing Writers

Applications for Word Space 2025-26 are now open

Never Too Late Award for writers aged 60+

‘That pen is so powerful when it gets to paper.’

Participant, TARGET Community Writing project in Torbay

‘Wonderful, positive talk about inclusivity & imagination. You could see the children were engaged and inspired. Well done.’

Attendee, after school Word Live In Libraries event with Patrice Lawrence MBE