The Festival is evolving... Find out more!
Networking Meetups
We will be organising monthly in-person events throughout the year for you to meet and mingle with your fellow writers in interesting and inspiring places throughout Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Each event will be £15 to attend.
Celebrate your book launch with us - see below!
Our Meetups
We are still working on the details but this is what we have pencilled to give you a flavour of what to expect.
January
TBC
TBC
20th March 2027, 6pm to 8pm
Spring Equinox at Hengistbury Head
What better way to celebrate the Spring Equinox by watching the sunset over the sea at Hengistbury Head Outdoors.
Toast the longer days with your writing peers.
April
Book Launches in association with Dorset Magazine
Celebrate your fellow writers' achievements by raising a glass to four authors who are launching their books into the world. Venue TBC.
Apply to be one of the four below.
May
Nature Walks
Take part in guided writing walks in nature as part of the Festival of Nature in Highcliffe.
June
Open Mic, venue TBC
Be inspired and take part in an open mic evening.
Ticketing Information
Each networking event is priced at £15.
However, if you purchase the Access All Areas ticket, all of these meetups AND the two evening showcases are included in the package.
Find out more and purchase the Access All Areas ticket here.
Launch your book at the Bournemouth Writing Festival!
You've done the hard work of writing the book, edited it and approved the book cover.
Now you've got to get your words out into the world.
So hold your book launch as part of the Bournemouth Writing Festival at our Book Launch networking event!
We've got a special venue just for you where you can promote and talk about your book amongst your cheering writing peers.
Here's what you get:
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20 minute slot to hold your book launch. What you do in that slot is up to you. Previously, authors have been interviewed by their agent/editor, read an excerpt or just thanked their supporters.
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Stall to sell your books at the event.
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Featured in Dorset Magazine.
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Professional photography by Solid Imagery for you to use on social media.
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Invite your friends and family to join you.
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We organise everything for you.
All of this for £175.
If you are interested in applying, please send an email to info@bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk with details of the book you want to launch and why we should choose you. Also include your thoughts on what you'd like to do during your slot - the more interesting, the better!
We MUST receive copy and a book cover image before 31st January 2027 to be featured in Dorset Magazine's April edition.
