Tentacles is a disabled writers collective. With support from Nottingham City of Literature, Nottingham Playhouse, and Arts Council England, Tentacles now runs accessible writing workshops both in-person and online. All sessions are BSL interpreted, and the 2025-26 programme will culminate in a published anthology and a live showcase event.

Tentacles is a space where disabled writers can connect, create, and be heard—always welcoming, always inclusive.

Tentacles are excited to announce that we are creating an anthology!

We are looking for submissions from disabled writers to our 2026 Anthology, which will be published by Big White Shed later this year. This is a great opportunity to work with a poetry editor and see your work in print!
It is FREE to submit your work, however we may not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Rules for Submission:
-There is no specific theme and can be poetry or prose
- Up to 3 pieces of work or 2 A4 pages total
- Please send us a short bio of no more than 50 words (not included in 2 page limit)
- Applicants must identify as Disabled
- You can send your submissions as a Word doc, Google doc, or MP3 Audio File which can be transcribed

Deadline is 12PM (midday) 27 June 2026
Send to tentacles.submissions@gmail.com

We're really looking forward to reading your work!