Bad Form magazine unveils plans for final print issue and raft of tie-in events

Bad Form, the multi-award-winning books magazine by and about writers of colour, has announced the publication plans for its last ever print print issue.

Issue 12, to be published on 7th October, will be on the theme of “love” and marked by three free-to-attend events in Reference Point,180 Strand in London. 

The issue will feature new writing from authors including Ore Agbaje-Williams and Ashani Lewis and book recommendations from authors including Bernardine Evaristo, Nikesh Shukla and Liv Little.

The first event will be a launch party with proof giveaways, free tote bags and author readings from Agbaje-Williams and Rufaro Faith Mazarura on Monday 7th October.

One week later, on Monday 14th October, Bad Form will host a “Lover Girl” panel from romance authors and editors of colour, featuring Nadia El-Fassi, Soraya Bouazzaoui and more, complete with more book giveaways and the chance for audience questions. The final event will be on Monday 21st October and will be a “How To Get Published” panel with Hannah Chuckwu, Elisha Lundin and Silé Edwards.

Founder and editor-in-chief Amy Mae Baxter, who was recently appointed senior commissioning editor at Avon, said: “It’s bittersweet to be publishing the last issue of Bad Form. After 12 issues, hundreds of writers published and the phenomenal increase in costs of printing issues, it was time for us to wind down. I’m forever indebted to all of those who volunteered their time to support Bad Form and writers of colour over the past five years.”

Free tickets to all the events can be found here. The magazine can also now be pre-ordere and will be on sale from 7th to 31st October.