Presentation from Writing on the Wall which was part of the Cultural Commissioning National Seminar in Doncaster on the 10th June 2014. Find out more about Cultural Commissioning Programme. http://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/public-services/cultural-commissioning-programme

1. What’s Your
Story?

2. Writing on the Wall
• Established in 2000
• Liverpool based
• Writing Development
Agency
• National remit
• Month‐long annual Writing
Festival
• Writing based projects

3. WoW’s Ethos
• Creative writing can
transform lives
• Creativity is essential
for the regeneration of
communities
• Creative production
aids health and
wellbeing

4. What’s Your Story?
• Flexible Programme
• Creative writing
• Story Telling
• Stories from unheard
voices
• Development of new
writers

5. Funders Commissioners & Partners
•Arts Council England
•European Social Fund
•Merseyside’s Mental
Health Consortium
•The Stroke Association
•Refugee Action
•Cams Nans

6. What’s Your Story?
• Weekly Workshops
• Group Work
• Individual Learning
Plans
• Showcasing Events
• Published Anthology

7. Proven Benefits –WYS?
• Increased Confidence
& Self Esteem
• Reduces isolation
• Raises aspirations
• Encourages further
engagement
• Reduces barriers to
further leaning &
Employment