Deptford Literature Festival 2025 now open for booking!

We’re really excited to share the full programme for Deptford Literature Festival 2025. Taking place from Thursday 27 to Sunday..

Second Public Meeting for Borough of Literature Campaign

The second of four public meetings will bring together local community members and grassroots community groups around our campaign to..

Campaign Update December 2024: Lewisham, Borough of Literature

Launched at the Deptford Literature Festival in March 2024, our bold campaign to name Lewisham the UK’s first Borough of..

Announcing the writers commissioned for our 30th anniversary

To celebrate our 30th anniversary next year, Spread the Word are commissioning six London-based writers across two categories to create..

Wellcome Collection Non-Fiction Awards 2025 Launched

Spread the Word and Wellcome Collection are delighted to launch the Wellcome Collection Non-Fiction Awards, following a successful pilot programme..

Announcing the Wellcome Collection Non-Fiction Awards Judges

Spread the Word is excited to reveal the judges for the Wellcome Collection Non-Fiction Awards. Following a successful pilot in..