About
The Full Story
Eri started with a mission. Like most publishers, they wanted to make sure that people have quality books to read, specifically focusing on literature with something to say. This lead them to make The Writers Den in order to give people a home for their work that has something to say. This is the full story.
It all starts with a mission to help minorities write. To provide education to help them create narratives and inspire them to make change through a combination of critical theory and creative practice.
Put simply, this can be described as a social action project. coming from a minority background themselves, Eri knows full well the trials and tribulations of such a specific existence. Intersectionality runs deep throughout their work, especially the idea of creating, providing young people with the skills to tell their own story, and providing a place which they can have exposure for their creative ideas and start a platform.
Since then, they have graduated with a BA (Hons) in English and Creative Writing from Solent University, progressed onto their teacher training at the University of Derby in Further Education and skills, and is pursuing a Masters of Arts at the University of Nottingham in English studies in 2025.
Further to this, they have published a novel and are in the process of writing a poetry collection. All the while, they have been working no growing this to effectively help thousands gain the skills to tell their own story.
The Press
The press was established to meet the demand for quality literature. Eri, at its core, is a publisher. They self-publish a variety of work. Founded in 2021 as a podcast, The Writers Den has blossomed into a press and a literature journal, offering multiple avenues for publication. Eri's mission is clear: to amplify diverse voices and provide a platform for bold and unique stories. You can be confident that your work will be in good hands with Eri.
At the core of our mission is the belief that every individual has a unique voice that deserves to be heard. We are committed to providing a platform for writers, poets, and cultural producers of all forms. The only requirement is that your voice must be written down or be able to be produced in a print or digital format.
The press wants to give a voice to the voiceless and make sure that the world itself, in all its forms, can be understood.
We are particularly interested in stories that are bold, brutal, and intriguing, offering perspectives that have not been explored before. We believe that the actual value of creativity lies in its ability to provide unique perspectives. After all, the best thing about being able to do something different is to do something unique.
Podcast
Described as ""An entertaining experience!" and featured on The Full House podcast, ComebaCK, The Creative Minds podcast, The Writers Den Podcast was formed out of the simple desire to talk to people. Finding out what people tick. It is all about giving a platform to different issues for writers, readers, and the wider publishing industry.
It was formed out of the desire to give the writers of tomorrow a place to be. A place to give credibility, to be somewhere that accepts them and wants to know about their work, when, after all, the world doesn't seem to care. Notable podcast guests have included The Young Writers Initiative, The Willow Literary Magazine, and publishing professionals.
It takes one person to make the world shine, and Eri formed the press to give writers credibility when it's so hard to get it in a world that drowns people out from the sheer amount of noise.
Education
Eri has always wanted to be an educator and has completed their PGCE at the University of Derby in 2025.
Creative writing has always been their passion. When they first tried to write about creative writing and give their tips, they decided it might be possible to make some money by sharing their knowledge to others. They want to provide knowledge for free, but sometimes, paying (cheaply) for it is essential.