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Networking with like-minded writers

Our informal networking meet-ups in local cafes are free to attend and are great opportunities to meet and mingle with other writers.​

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Genre Breakfast

Arrive at 9am, buy a coffee or have breakfast to start the day off and get chatting with writers writing in your genre. Then head off to the talks, workshops and other writing activities. ​​​​

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Mealtime Meetups are informal networking during lunch and dinner. Find out more here.

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  • Sat 25 Apr
    Pierview (Prom Café)
    25 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Pierview (Prom Café), Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK
    Hosted by Sally Curtis. RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    South Coast Coffee
    25 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    South Coast Coffee, 24 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6EJ, UK
    Hosted by Francesco Sarti (https://www.facebook.com/people/write-your-way/61578790981634/) RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    Maravi & wellness Bournemouth
    25 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Maravi & wellness Bournemouth, 23, Bournemouth Arcade, Bournemouth BH1 2AF, UK
    Hosted by DJ Bowman Smith (www.djbowmansmith.com). RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    Flirt Cafe Bar
    25 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Flirt Cafe Bar, 21 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RG, UK
    Hosted by Tara Rama (www.tararama.com). RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    Cosy Club
    25 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Cosy Club, 34 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LG, UK
    Hosted by Janet Hancock (www.resolutebooks.co.uk/resolute-writers). RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sat 25 Apr
    Blend On The Hill
    25 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Blend On The Hill, 18 Albert Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ, UK
    Hosted by Sophie Kilic (www.skilicart.com/books). RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sun 26 Apr
    Pierview (Prom Café)
    26 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Pierview (Prom Café), Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK
    Hosted by Jo Jukes (www.jojukes.com). RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sun 26 Apr
    Caffè Nero
    26 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Caffè Nero, Upstairs, 64-66 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LL, UK
    Hosted by Abby G Poetree (www.abbygpoetree.com). RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sun 26 Apr
    South Coast Coffee
    26 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    South Coast Coffee, 24 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6EJ, UK
    Hosted by Felice Hardy (www.felicehardy.com) RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sun 26 Apr
    Cosy Club
    26 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Cosy Club, 34 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LG, UK
    Hosted by Rachel Henson (www.rachelhensonwriting.com). RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.
  • Sun 26 Apr
    Blend On The Hill
    26 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    Blend On The Hill, 18 Albert Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ, UK
    Hosted by Emma Hine (www.emmahineauthor.com). RSVP is essential to monitor numbers.

Photos from previous Genre Breakfasts

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