The books magazine by and about writers of colour (also throws great parties)

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FIND YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE WRITER OF COLOUR WITH BAD FORM

You can find out about books through our print issues (we publish annually, but we’ve already published eleven so there’s lots for you to read through).

Or, if you’re about in London, come to one of our upcoming events (which are a lot less boring than events about books should be).

UPCOMING EVENTS

How To Get Into Editorial for Book Publishing

Interested in getting into editorial in publishing? This half-day course will introduce you to what editorial really is, what kind of jobs available, and how to apply for them..

Tickets from £50 (scholarship available)

Literary Salon @ Libreria

Readings from Huma Qureshi, Varaidzo, Sharan Hunjan and excellent bookish vibes.

Tickets £5

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  • 11: THE CLASS OF 2023

    This issue celebrates the best of debut authors of colour published this year, in partnership with four incredible established authors of colour.

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  • 9: BAD FORM X DIALOGUE

    A special takeover edition of Bad Form dedicated entirely to celebrating Dialogue’s five years of supporting marginalised authors.

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  • 8: BEAUTY

    The Beauty issue of Bad Form is a celebration of beauty in all its forms, corporeal and transcendent.

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  • 7: CARIBBEAN LITERATURE

    A celebration of the Caribbean and all its greatness, this issue boasts seventeen stellar writers who each share their stories, essays, reviews and poetry.

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