- Call for Presentation Proposals -  Great Writing International Creative Writing Conference
Saturday July 11 – Sunday July 12, 2026
University College London (Bloomsbury Campus)

This is the exciting 29th Annual Great Writing International Creative Writing Conference!

Closing Date for Submissions: January 24, 2026*

The conference will be held in person. 

Proposal submission: conference@greatwriting.org.uk

*Earlier submission is highly encouraged. Proposals are peer reviewed and space is limited to the 2 days of the conference. [You do not have to present in order to attend]

"Great Writing" includes research, teaching and creative writing practice topics. And more! The conference takes place right in the heart of Bloomsbury, close to the British Library, in London’s fabulous ‘Knowledge Quarter’ – https://www.knowledgequarter.london/ - with a great many historical sites, wonderful B&B and hotel options, literary venues and restaurants.

Presentation proposal format:
1. Single presentations: 15 minutes, 5 minutes questions.
2. 3 person (themed) presentation/panels: 60 minutes (inclusive).

(Presentation proposals: send a title and a 150 word abstract [as will be published in the conference programme] and a 100 word biographical note [for quotes use single inverted commas, and please italicize book titles]). Many thanks!)

For queries contact: conference@greatwriting.org.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Great Writing 2026!

For more details and updates on the conference can be found at: www.greatwriting.org.uk