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OxfordWriters'House

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OxfordWriters'House

@OxWritersHouse

We connect, inspire, and give voice to Oxford writers. Please direct all inquiries to [email protected].

Oxford, England

Joined December 2015

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OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Jul 17, 2025
Oxford Writers’ House is pleased to announce The Peregrine Prize for Young Writers 2026. The theme for this year is “The Past”. Submissions are open now, and the deadline is 8 April, 2026. It’s time to tell the young writers you know to start writing! Further instructions and
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OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Aug 2, 2024
The man himself! What a FANTASTIC evening. Thank you to everyone who attended, in-person or online!
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OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Aug 2, 2024
Be a part of fantasy history!
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OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
May 11, 2024
Our upcoming event “Writing Fantasy” will feature Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, in discussion with Sir Philip Pullman, followed by Q & A and book signing! Pre-publicity tickets are on sale NOW. tinyurl.com/3kyhthk4 Code: OWH2024. @GRRMspeaking @PhilipPullman
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OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Aug 3, 2024
An unforgettable evening. . . . Music: "Main Title" by Ramin Djawadi #oxfordwritershouse
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OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Sep 13, 2016
Our website is now live! Check us out at oxfordwritershouse.com for exclusive content and for more information about membership.
OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Jun 18, 2018
'/A Hurry of English/ is a profound exploration of queerness, desire, postcolonialism, race, and religion.' This week's publication: Arabella Currie reviews /A Hurry of English/ (2018) by @maryjean_chan. Read the review here: oxfordwritershouse.com/features/2018/…
OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Aug 12, 2024
Featuring @GRRMspeaking's visit to Oxford's Bodleian Old Library. Photographer IG: @wusallphoto Stay in touch for more fantastical photos, videos, and events.
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OxfordWriters'House
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Jun 10, 2024
We are currently collecting author questions for George R.R. Martin and Sir Philip Pullman! Please leave your questions for the authors in the comments below, or send us a message: [email protected]. We love hearing from you.
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OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Jul 8, 2024
Tickets to our Writing Fantasy event with George R.R. Martin and Sir Philip Pullman have sold out! We are providing streaming services for those who cannot attend our event. Please join us for a historical conversation! tinyurl.com/StreamingOxfor…
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OxfordWriters'House
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Aug 8, 2018
Poets! @PoetryBookSoc and @Mslexia have teamed up to present not one but TWO poetry competitions this year! Judged by Carol Ann Duffy, submit your work for a chance to win £2000 or publication by @SerenBooks #WomensPoetryPrizes poetrybooks.co.uk/pages/poetryco…
OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Feb 24, 2018
Following on from the success of last year, Oxford Writers’ House is delighted to announce that entries are now open for The Peregrine Prize for Young Writers, 2018-2019! Entries are open to young writers of any experience. oxfordwritershouse.com/events/2018/02…
OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Feb 2, 2018
Sat 10 Feb, 2018 @ 1:00PM: don't miss this wonderful poetry event! Write and edit your work with @CarolineBirdUK! Entrance fee: £15. oxfordwritershouse.com/our-events/tal…
OxfordWriters'House
@OxWritersHouse
Sep 9, 2018
Leo Tolstoy was born otd in 1828. 'He saw nothing but death or the advance towards death in everything.' -- /Anna Karenina/ (translated by Constance Garnett)
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Sep 9, 2018
Happy 190th birthday, Leo. "Boredom: the desire for desires." #OnThisDay