Inspiring writers to write
THANK YOU FOR COMING!
2025 dates to be revealed
Bournemouth, Dorset
See testimonials and photos from 2024
103 free and ticketed writing events and activities that inspired you to write!
From 1-2-1s with literary agents, talks, walks, panels, networking opportunities, competitions and poetry activities, the 2024 Bournemouth Writing Festival was bigger and better than ever before!
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Bournemouth
Writing Festival
A weekend extravaganza of free and ticketed talks, agent 1-2-1s, seminars, panels, performances and workshops for writers wanting to write.
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Heidi Perks in conversation with Anna Farthing at the Palace Court Theatre.
Keynote finale performance
Heidi Perks in conversation with Anna Farthing at the Palace Court Theatre.
What attendees said:
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"Fantastic festival that pushes Bournemouth to the forefront of creative writing."
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"This is just what Bournemouth needs! You've connected an amazing group of people!"
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"Brilliant job, bravo and encore!"
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"I was very impressed with the organisation and the range of speakers."
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"Thanks so much for an inspiring, varied and jam-packed festival. Totally accessible for all with costs affordable and needs catered for. Wonderful, knowledgeable, passionate speakers who generously shared their advice and experience of creating writing that resonates both with the author and the audience."
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"Great mix of topics and informative speakers. Well organised. And lovely friendly atmosphere