Writers' Survey

Join us in Spread the Word's Lewisham Borough of Literature Campaign by taking part in a short survey tailored for writers and storytellers residing in Lewisham.

We're committed to championing our local creatives, fostering diversity and inclusion in literature, and cultivating a dynamic literary scene. Your input is crucial in guiding us toward initiatives that cater to your aspirations, ultimately enhancing support for Lewisham's local creative community.

Please complete the survey by Sunday 28 July 2024.

Based at The Albany in Deptford, Spread the Word, a charity, is London's literature development agency. We run the annual Deptford Literature Festival and have a big bold vision to make Lewisham the UK's first Borough of Literature. You can find out more about the Campaign at: boroughofliterature.org.uk

If you have any questions, please contact: hello@spreadtheword.org.uk

Privacy notice: Your privacy will be protected and any information you give will remain confidential and not be shared. Survey responses will only be used in an aggregated and anonymous form and to inform the development of Lewisham, Borough of Literature.
1.First name(Required.)
2.Surname(Required.)
3.Are you someone who works with writing and words?(Required.)
4.Which phrase best describes your relationship with writing and words? Please select one.
5.Which description best describes how you currently engage with writing and words? Please select one(Required.)
6.If there are any specific activities you take part in or run in Lewisham, please tell us more. If no, please put N/A.(Required.)
7.If you are someone who writes, which category best fits the way that you would describe your writing? Please select one.(Required.)
8.What activities, spaces, networks, performances and creative writing / reading opportunities would you like to see more of in Lewisham?(Required.)
9.Which arts/ creative organisations based in Lewisham have you engaged with before (for e.g.: for attending a festival, the theatre or a poetry night or participating in a reading group or writing workshops)?(Required.)
10.If you were in charge of Lewisham, Borough of Literature what would you do first? (for e.g.: community projects, skills development programmes, commissioning and performing opportunities, programmes for children/ young people etc.)(Required.)
11.Do you work with words in any other capacity? Please select one(Required.)
12.Do you have a website or social media page you would like to share?
13.Please tell us where you live (select one):(Required.)
14.Please tell us your full postcode(Required.)
15.What languages do you speak fluently?(Required.)
16.Which gender best describes you:(Required.)
17.Please select one answer to indicate your sexual orientation(Required.)
18.Which age bracket best describes you:(Required.)
19.Which ethnicity best describes you:(Required.)
20.Do you consider yourself to be working class?(Required.)
21.Do you consider yourself to be from a disadvantaged socio-economic background that has impacted on your career progression?(Required.)
22.Would you like to stay in touch with the plans for Lewisham, Borough of Literature?(Required.)
23.If yes, please share your email address:
24.We will be running Borough of Literature Community Consultation Meetings this Autumn. Would you like to take part?(Required.)