27-29 JUNE. Bournemouth Writing Sanctuary. Book now
Activities and networking
Charge those creativity cells with our fun free and ticketed experiences, activities and networking opportunities.
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All of our events and activities are listed on our At A Glance Document.
Sunday 27th April
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Making Waves Showcase Finale
Arts University Bournemouth presents a showcase of new and emerging writers from different areas of our community.​​
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This showcase of new writing will celebrate and highlight a range of writers from marginalised backgrounds including working class, LGBTQ+, people of colour, and disabled writers.
Hosted by Arts University Bournemouth’s BA (Hons) Creative Writing, you will hear the incredible talent from local writers and students, offering an insightful and powerful evening of prose and poetry.
We will share our stories and our voices, showing how we’re making waves.
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Pay What You Can
Sunday, 7:30pm
Pavilion Dance
Events are subject to change.
Bournemouth Writing Festival is not responsible for the content of the events.
Pick up your FREE copy of Pier Journal!
Our local community magazine Pier Journal will be at the Author Marketplace at Patch on Sunday. Check in your goody bag for your free copy (whilst stocks last) or head over to Patch to say hello!​
Pier Journal is a printed community magazine that champions all the people, places, organisations and events that make Dorset great. Launched in Bournemouth in 2022, it's since grown and this year celebrated its 10th edition with the launch of memberships for individuals and businesses. Created and printed in Dorset, thousands of copies are distributed for free to cafes, shops and venues reaching around 25,000 people a year.
Each edition has a theme, which the content reflects. The Spring/Summer edition includes a festival guide, the Autumn/Winter, a student guide. The volunteer team behind the journal support would-be writers, editors, photographers and designers with work experience and mentoring, and give paid opportunities to early career creatives, including writers and illustrators.
More than a magazine, Pier bridges the gap between students and local businesses, creating opportunities, fostering growth and keeping talent in Dorset. It has a growing digital presence, runs sold out events and has a consultancy arm - matching freelancers with organisations in need of services such as writing, photography, campaign planning and delivery, communications strategy and design. Founder and Art Director Sammy Murphy said: "Print is not dead. It's alive and kicking here in Dorset and we'll make sure it stays that way."
Co-Director and Editorial Lead Laura Williams, who has previously run magazines in Bristol, added: "Pier Journal is a real placemaking publication - inspiring people to stay local, shop local, eat local and keep up to date with all the great stuff happening in this brilliant county." ​
Find out more: pierjournal.co.uk