Writing Competition Deadline - 15th August 2025. Submit your entry now!
Award Winning Festival Returns
📚 The 3rd Bournemouth Writing Festival
🗓️ Friday 25th – Sunday 27th April 2025
📍 Across Bournemouth Town Centre
Bournemouth Writing Festival is proud to have won GOLD at the 2024 Dorset Tourism Awards, recognising the festival's unique and inspiring contribution to the region’s cultural calendar.
Whether you’re a complete beginner, ready to get your words out into the world, or already working on your next book, you’ll find inspiration, support, and a welcoming community waiting for you.
"Not just a fabulous opportunity to learn new skills, but a great way to meet fellow writers."
★★★★★ Jackie Lambert
2025 Bournemouth Writing Festival Events
📖 A digital version of our programme is available here or
📆 Download the full line-up in chronological order with prices and times by clicking this link.
Writers Like You, Loving the Festival
★★★★★ Rated 100% on Facebook by our amazing community
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"Such a buzz at this fantastic and well-organised festival, with great venues and a tremendous variety of talks."
Alice Fowler
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"The Bournemouth Writing Festival is a fantastic long weekend of writing inspiration. I made great connections, learned so much and left feeling motivated to continue my writing journey."
Katherine Baldwin
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"This is a fantastic festival with lots of inspiring activities for creative writers and anyone who works with words! The screenwriting and sustainability sessions were particularly good. Will definitely be back next year."
Fiona Freeman
