Word up North is a literature development agency with a long-standing history, tracing its roots back to the UK’s second-longest-running literature festival, established in 1973.

The organisation focuses on four key areas:

• Children & Young People: Fostering a love of reading and writing by sharing diverse stories and experiences.
• New Writing & Talent Development: Supporting professional and emerging writers through development opportunities and platforms to share their work with new audiences.
• Creative Communities: Delivering accessible and relevant artistic, cultural, and educational experiences for everyone.
• Live & Online Literature Events: Creating and hosting engaging literary events for the public.

Through these activities, Word up North encourages and inspires enthusiasm for words, reading, and writing across the community.