Question 1

What is a writing festival?

Accepted Answer

Our ethos is to inspire writers to write - regardless of where you are on your writing journey. You could be a complete beginner thinking about getting that book out, already published or perhaps you used to write and want to de-rust!

The Bournemouth Writing Festival offers a variety of practical talks, workshops and activities to get your creativity flowing. This is not a literary festival where celebrity authors stand at the front and lecture you about their book, the themes of their books and then long lines to get their book signed.

This festival is much more practical, with the aim to get you writing and to find your local writing tribe in our wonderfully creative community by the sea.

Question 2

How long are the events?

Accepted Answer

The majority of talks and panels are one hour in length, including an opportunity for questions and answers. It depends on the session and how things go during the event. Workshops are 90-minute in length.

Timings are detailed on individual booking pages.

Question 3

Will there be any competitions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are competitions for different parts of our community, including poetry, children's and for international students. Please keep an eye on our social media and newsletter for all the details.

Question 4

I have a complaint

Accepted Answer

We will try our utmost to make your visit as smooth as possible. There are many moving parts of this festival so please be kind if something has gone wrong and we will do our best to sort it out.

Please email us at info@bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk (info@bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk)if there are any urgent issues during the festival.

Question 5

Will any of the talks be recorded?

Accepted Answer

No, none of the sessions will be recorded.

Question 6

Will there be photos and video

Accepted Answer

Yes, a photographer and videographer will be roaming the entire event recording footage for promotional purposes.

If you do not wish your image to be part of this, please inform them at the event, or contact us at info@bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk.(info@bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk)

Question 7

Will talks and sessions be recorded if I can't attend?

Accepted Answer

No, talks and sessions will not be recorded. Once they've happened, they will leave only memories for the people who attended.

Tickets now on sale for the 2026 Bournemouth Writing Festival! Masterclasses, agent 121s, talks, walks and much, much more!
See the programme here

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Tickets now on sale for the 2026 Bournemouth Writing Festival! Masterclasses, agent 121s, talks, walks and much, much more! See the programme here