Creating a space and opportunities for writers who identify as women to showcase new work, Burn Bright, co-founded by Tori Allen-Martin and Sarah Henley offers mentorship and feedback sessions from industry professionals with their Time Bank initiative, insight into the industry with their newly launched podcast featuring a range of creatives, the opportunity to network with their Connect Series as well as hosting digital showcases. Their next event, Hear Me Roar will showcase new work from writers Chantelle Dusette, Gail Egbeson, Soph Galustian, Tiwa Lade, Lauren Nicole Mayes, Anna Morris and Pegeen Murphy. Ahead of the event, Tori tells us more about the importance of creating these spaces, a featured interview with playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm – writer of award winning play Emilia and what to expect from the event.