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Emily Holtom
Freelance creative producer, project manager, and poet
Specialising in literary and arts event production, I provide support to individuals, producers, and organisations across the West Midlands. From event programming and logistics to project planning, research, and on-the-day management, I bring the skills (and the calm head) to help arts events run smoothly and memorably.
About
Delivering arts and culture initiatives across Birmingham, Solihull, and the West Midlands
A producer, poet, and arts professional, I have a passion for storytelling in all its forms, and an incurable urge of transforming reality into a first draft .
Born and based in the West Midlands, I’m passionate about helping local arts, arts organisations, and individual creatives thrive. Since going freelance in 2024, I’ve built up a growing portfolio that spans the cultural and literary world, from producing events and managing projects, to supporting others in developing their creative practice. Somewhere along the way, I also picked up an APM Project Management certification, which comes in very handy when wrangling big ideas into reality.
Alongside my freelance work, I’m the Programme Manager for Children and Young People at Writing West Midlands, the region’s writer development agency, where I help bring creative projects, publications, and literary events to life.
As a poet, my style is whimsical and a little abstract, often written on the spot using a vintage typewriter at festivals and events. It’s part performance, part conversation – a little theatre of ink and paper.
Whether I’m producing a literary project, crafting commissioned words, or performing live, everything I do is rooted in my love of language and creative expression. And with my background as a French teacher, I bring a strong sense of storytelling, communication, and connection to every project I take on.
Emily Holtom | Creative Producer
Past and Present Collaborators
Creative Practice
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Project Management
With my APM Project Management qualification in hand, I take care of the nuts and bolts, from event logistics to programming, making sure literary and arts projects run smoothly from the first spark of an idea to the final applause.
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I put readers at the heart of my poetry, whether it’s pop-up poems on demand, live performances, or hands-on workshops. Poetry has a way of showing up in the most unexpected places, and I love making that happen. Get in touch to explore the possibilities, or visit my dedicated poetry website for events and weddings here.
As a freelance producer, I help bring creative projects to life, curating events, handling the logistics, and supporting artists every step of the way. For me, every production should feel just as meaningful as it is seamless.
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Copywriting
I use a mix of creative vision and clear strategy to craft copy that really speaks - capturing the right voice and bringing ideas to life. Whether it’s for a brand, a business, or a creative project, my words blend storytelling with precision to engage audiences and make an impact.
Testimonials
"Emily Holtom is an effective and highly professional project manager, able to deliver complex projects in a range of settings and with many different types of participants and partners."
Jonathan Davidson, Chief Executive, Writing West Midlands
"Since autumn 2024, I have had the privilege of working with Emily on two strategically significant consultancy projects. Emily consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, strategic acumen, and exceptional skill in the written form; distilling and presenting consultation findings to an outstanding standard."
Amy Dalton-Hardy, Independent Arts Consultant
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Get in Touch
Let’s chat! Even the tiniest spark of inspiration can snowball into something unforgettable. Big plans, small ideas, or just a curious ‘what if?’ – I’m here for all of it, and I’d love to help you bring it to life.
Drop me a line and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.