100 free and ticketed writing events, talks, walks and activities for all writers, regardless of your age, background or ability.
The Bournemouth Writing Festival is back for its fourth year from 24-26 April 2026 - welcoming over 1,000 writers, authors and writing professionals to the beach to improve and profess their writing journey
The festival again promises to offer tips, guidance, advice and inspiration for writers at all stages of their writing journey
From talks, workshops and masterclasses to networking events and panels, a plethora of events and activities to inspire writers to write is being planned, including:
Talks, panels, masterclasses and workshops by renowned authors and writersThe festival will feature a line-up of authors, poets, journalists, screenwriters and industry experts, offering a range of inspiring talks, panel discussions, and hands-on workshopsFrom starting out, techniques and tips to enhance your prose, editing, querying and choosing the traditional vs self-publishing route, there is something for every writer to progress their writing and get it out into the world
Literary Agents 1:2:1sThe ultimate chance to pitch your manuscript to literary agents and to get personalised feedback on aspects of your writing from writing professionals in private sessions
Inspiration to WriteThe festival will host a variety of unique free indoor and outdoor activities and events to help stimulate creativityFrom Writing on the Beach to Poetry activities, Literary Walks of Bournemouth to writing exercises
NetworkingThe Bournemouth Writing Festival is not only a platform for learning but also an excellent opportunity to connect with local writers, agents, publishers, and other industry professionalsThe festival's vibrant atmosphere and funky venues encourage meaningful networking and potential collaborations, utilising many of the cafes and restaurants in the Town Centre
MarketplacePop into our author hub to meet and chat to authors and writing professionals who have been-there-and-done-itGet advice, knowledge and tips, and perhaps buy a signed book to support our local authorsYou can even celebrate your own finished publication with our special book launch package or hire a stall
Events for ChildrenIn 2025, the writing festival took over Patch on the 1st Floor of Bobby's with our dedicated Children's Hub, featuring free drop-in sessions hosted by ArtfulScribe, We Are Authentic Education and ticketed workshops
CompetitionsWe've collaborated with Bournemouth University's Bournemouth Writing Prize for our international writing competition, which is now liveOther competitions will be announced in due course - including our writing competition for schools and home-educated children
Free Workshops for Marginalised PeopleWe provide workshops for lots of different areas of our communityLast year, creative Writing Workshops for Adults with Additional or Learning Needs, homeless and those in financial difficulties, Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People all took placeThere was also a free workshop for language school students
So come along to the sunny south coast and get involved with our buzzy and vibrant writing festival - write by the sea
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Artists / Speakers: Lucy Clarke, Heidi Perks, Dean Atta, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Jessica Toale, Lisa Sell, Beverley Glick
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Exchange Building Apartments
Exchange Building is located in a quiet side street within the centre off Bournemouth and 5 minutes walk from its beaches. This period property is home to beautiful, stylish apartments with a shared garden and secure bike storage..
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