Activities and networking

Get professional headshots for your book, publicity and social media in our photography studio.

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£45 for a minimum of 12 licence-free photos in our photography studio.

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Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Informal, volunteer-led meetups in cafeson both Saturday and Sunday at 9am before the Festival starts.

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See "Read More" for genres and locations. Free to attend but we encourage you to support our local cafes.

Find Beth Calverley in the Bandstand in the Lower Gardens 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday and she'll write a poem bespoke to you - free of charge!

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Beth will ask you some gentle questions and weave your words into a typewritten poem to take away with you.

Enter the Stanza Room with Mark Rutter and Judy Waite from the University of Winchester and let the timeless tap of the typewriter transform your poetic imagination. Create your poems for free at the Bandstand in the Lower Gardens.

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All day Saturday and Sunday. Just turn up!

Hattie Miles will be leading another literary walk of Bournemouth on Sunday 28th April at 10:30am. 

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Last year's walk sold out, so make sure you secure your spot. Limited spaces. Starts at the Pavilion Dance.

Find out why a walk is an essential part of a writing routine on this short walk and write workshop with Emma Scattergood.

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Meet at Pavilion Dance at 11am on Sunday 28th April.

Join fellow writers and authors for an informal lunch between 12pm and 2pm so you aren't eating alone. 

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Hosted by a volunteer in a choice of two restaurants.

Join fellow writers and authors for an informal dinner between 5pm and 7pm so you aren't eating alone. 

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Hosted by a volunteer at the Brass Haus.

Performance showcase celebrating the writing talent of local grassroots community art groups.

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Sunday, 7:30pm, Pavilion Dance