Writing – Anita Sethi

Writing workshop at Factory International

November 1, 2023November 15, 2023 by Anita Sethi, posted in Writing

I’ll be giving a free writing workshop at the newly opened Factory International Aviva Studios in Manchester, 16th November, 12-2pm. Come along!

BBC Radio 4, Ramblings

October 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Anita Sethi, posted in Writing

I’ll be appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings programme in October 2023, chronicling my walk with Clare Balding in the beautiful Hope Valley, Peak District.

Speaking at Nairn Festival, Scotland

August 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Anita Sethi, posted in Writing

BBC Radio 4, Any Questions

June 17, 2023November 15, 2023 by Anita Sethi, posted in Writing

I appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? on 16th June live from Malton in Yorkshire.

Writing Workshop

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 by Anita Sethi, posted in Writing

I’m delighted to be giving a Writing Workshop on 17th May 2023 at Manchester Museum. Tickets are free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-writing-workshop-with-writer-in-residence-anita-sethi-tickets-636460710117

New poem at Manchester Museum

February 18, 2023April 22, 2024 by Anita Sethi, posted in Writing

Original commission – new poem for Manchester Museum, displayed in the foyer, launched at the opening night, here with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester.

… And here below is a picture of the incense burner mentioned in the poem.

BBC Radio 4 appearance

July 9, 2022July 10, 2022 by Anita Sethi, posted in Broadcasting, Writing

I appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on 27th June 2022 – my essay dispatching on the UK’s beaches and waxing lyrical about my love of the coast including a walk on Chesil Beach, and I was also delighted to close the programme with a discussion launching the show’s callout for listeners’ favourite beaches. If any commissioners out there would like me to be their regular beach correspondent just get in touch via the Contact page!

Winner! Books Are My Bag Award

November 10, 2021July 10, 2022 by Anita Sethi, posted in Writing

I’m thrilled to have won a Books Are My Bag Award – which is particularly heartwarming as this special award is curated by bookshops and voted for by the readers. Thanks to each and everyone of you who voted for me.

I BELONG HERE on Wainwright Prize list!

June 30, 2021July 10, 2022 by Anita Sethi, posted in Writing

UPDATE, 4th August: I’m thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing!

I’m thrilled to announce that I Belong Here: a Journey Along the Backbone of Britain has been longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing.